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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to: [email protected] using the Job title as the subject of the mail

Note

• The dates of each of your work experience should include the start month and year and stop month and year.
• Only selected candidate will be contacted.