Asset Integrity Manager at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industry. We supply consultants to projects and operations of our clients and perform outsourcing services such workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. Our clients are based globally and offer a myriad in oil and gas and energy vacancies.

WTS Energy positions in any phase of the project lifecycle; from Geoscience, Drilling Management and Supervision, (FEED) Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start UP, Operations and Maintenance. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries.

WTS Energy is seeking to hire Asset Integrity Manager for one of its client in Nigeria who is an international Oil & Gas operating company.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Asset Integrity Manager

Ref No: WTVN02088
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description
The responsibilities of Asset Integrity Manager will include but are not limited to the following,

• Interface closely with Safety, Engineering, and Operations groups, and gain exposure to all technical elements of Asset Integrity for pipelines, pressure equipment, tanks, and structural components.
• Demonstrate lead management commitment to the Company HSE Policies and to the HSE MS
• Planning, implementing and coordinating Asset Integrity Management Systems, annual inspection programme of onshore & offshore assets liaising with Operations, Asset Management, HSE and Facilities.
• Develop where needed and implement risk based inspection programs to improve asset integrity with a strong focus on safety, cost containment and integrity.
• Lead annual review of Corrosion Management Strategies.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track program performance and KPMI (Key Parameters for Mechanical Integrity) Program where applicable for the Business Area.
• Manage all issues, which have potential to impact asset integrity, including equipment/hardware, process/procedures, operational business systems, verification/ assurance and personnel competency.
• Develop asset integrity conditioning monitoring strategies and programs for loss containment purposes including corrosion monitoring.
• Maximize fixed equipment uptime to optimize shutdowns and extend turnaround intervals in compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Identify resources to support troubleshooting of fixed equipment recurrent problems and apply root case analysis (RCA) practices to equipment failure investigations.
• Support the implementation of production uptime programs including Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM).
• Lead the Degradation Manuals Program:
• Ensure adequate, consistent working documents are in place for all plants and equipment.
• Ensure Asset Integrity Engineers have ownership of their Degradation Manuals.

Supervise the implementation of the:
a.) Establish asset integrity continuous improvement program incorporating strategies, policies, codes of practice, procedures specifications and guidelines.
b.) Hold all stakeholders accountable to the position that the Asset Integrity Engineers are the "owners" of the equipment through the equipment life cycle.
c.) Recruit, mentor, and develop national staff with a view to progressively advance the nationalization of the Company's staff in country.

Requirements

• Asset Integrity Manager will have Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Corrosion or Metallurgy
• 15+ years required in the oil & gas industry experience
• Familiarity with and understanding of:
• Working in a field based asset integrity role.
• Relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Pressure vessel, pipeline and storage tank integrity management.
• Excel and engineering software applications.
• Strong Managerial, communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Presentation skills and ability to develop staff.
• Able to influence people, must be flexible and able to multi-task.

Terms & Conditions

• For this position, preference will be given to Nigerian nationals. In case Expatriate candidate(s) are selected it is a prerequisite he/she is tasked to mentor and train a Nigerian understudy.
• Duration: One year contract with option to renew.
• Work Schedule: 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online