Deputy Plant Manager at a Leading Offshore Logistics Company - Busy Minds Consult

Busy Minds Consult - Our client, a leading Offshore Logistics company with an exponential growth plan is seeking the services of an experienced professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Plant Manager

Location: Lagos
Reporting Line: Managing Director / Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Manager will ensure that safe reliable power is available at all Company locations 24 / 7
• Manager will oversee the design, development, construction, commissioning and running of new power plants / facilities
• Manager will maintain and manage all power generators, turbines and related equipment, including distribution networks
• Manager will liaise with the Company's Client's to accurately assess their power needs and deploy and then manage solutions to meet them
• Manager will liaise with the finance team to develop business models for the sustainable profitable provision of power by Company to its clients.
• Establishment of terms of reference for all personnel in key project roles, and mobilization of the project team.
• Preparation of project development and management agreements between the company and all contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Establishment of project reporting requirements and levels of delegation.
• Identification of suitable resources and project participants, such as external suppliers
• Planning for personnel safety in the delivery of the project
• Ensuring that the plan is followed and that remedial actions are taken as necessary (Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle)
• Ensuring alignment of expectations such as the delivery date and financial outturn between company, EPC contractor, and off-takers.
• Management of feasibility and front-end engineering design studies
• Determination of appropriate project budget and schedule
• Determination of project economic performance factors
• Identification of upside-risks and opportunities to improve the economic performance of the power plant, and recommendations to the company accordingly.
• Arranging construction and operational insurance for the project as needed.
• Management of the design and engineering process to ensure that the plant is designed and specified in accordance with COMPANY requirements
• Management of the consenting and licensing process to ensure the plant as technically conceived can be built and operated
• Management of the commissioning and handover process to ensure the plant performs as intended
• Warranty and maintenance management
• Technical data management (record filing and retention)
• Management of the running of the plant
• Defining commercial terms such that incentives of suppliers and contractors match the requirements of the project
• Minimising the risks and impacts of claims, technical changes and contract deviations
• Finalising and documenting any contract amendments
• Ensuring effective coordination of suppliers and contractors and accurate/timely transmission of interface information so that suppliers can perform
• Ensuring the integrity and enforceability of contracts is maintained.
• Leading negotiations on claims and variations and final account settlement.
• Ensuring appropriate quality criteria are set
• Helping to ensure work is only contracted to suppliers who can deliver the required quality
• Managing the whole set of quality planning, quality assurance, quality control as well as material testing during project execution to ensure required quality
• Ensuring that appropriate information is gathered and retained to meet regulatory and operational needs via appropriate data management.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies, and promoting excellent safety and environmental culture to all project participants
• Appropriate reporting to senior management and required regulatory authorities in the event of any issues
• Carrying out routine QHSE surveillance and audits.
• Establishing a permit strategy and management of all permitting issues during the development and execution phases
• Management of permit procedures, stipulations and conditions.
• Working with company management in the identification of key stakeholders.
• Formulating a stakeholder management plan and ensuring it is followed
• Conducting meetings and negotiations with key stakeholders in accordance with the stakeholder management plan.
• Train and develop employees in understanding policies and procedures;
• Assist and offer advice/guidance on individual employee relations cases within the department ensuring they meet the requirements of company policies;
• Promote staff morale and workplace safety in accordance with IMS policies;
• Reporting of all incidents in line with set SHEQ and Security procedures.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved.

Requirements

• University degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Certifications in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
• Certifications in any of the following: Project Management Professional, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engineer with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Can speak a second language
  • Have experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry, working with multinational companies / clients and international experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years in the offshore oil and gas support/logistics environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in Plant Operations (generation and distribution)
• Experience in contract negotiation and administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Basic communication skill
• Good use of Microsoft projects;
• Ability to read and understand civil, mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, etc.;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-point etc.)
• Knowledge of administration best practices;
• Computer literate to include word processing, data management and email correspondence;
• Sound organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and react at short notice;
• Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved;
• Ability to form successful relationships, working with all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work flexibly and under own initiative to achieve objectives;
• The resilience to deal with periods of work pressure and diplomacy to deal with difficult employees, customers, contactors and others in the course of their duties;
• Reliable, with the ability to maintain high levels of service;
• Motivated with the ability to effectively work on own initiative;
• Reporting skills
• Physical fitness and mental agility to successful function for an extended period if required.

Salary
To be discussed.

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2020.