Process Assurance Manager, Oil & Gas at Value Edge Management Service Limited

Value Edge Management Service Limited is a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process Assurance Manager, Oil & Gas

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• As a pivotal player in our pursuit of operational excellence, the role is dedicated to fostering continuous improvement across the company. This role is designed for an individual committed to acting as a force for positive change, focusing on streamlining processes, reducing inefficiencies, and elevating our business performance to new heights. The main function includes:
• Carrying out process engineering studies within the context of site modifications (SMR) or field development/ facilities upgrade projects.
• Participate in the SMR Process by following up on the implementation of SMRs from initiation to completion

Job Description
Provide process engineering services towards supporting operations through the following:

• Conduct process studies to optimize production at onshore and offshore sites.
• Review & contribute to the formulation of the operating philosophy for new projects.
• Review & contribute to the formulation of the operations manual for new projects and review/update existing ones.
• Provide process support for onshore and offshore commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, & shut-down.
• Provide process assistance to onshore and offshore operations for technical operation problems.
• assist with any process activities across production sites.

Provide process engineering services through the following:

• Perform core process design activities as instructed by the lead design engineer.
• Undertake de-bottlenecking studies and recommend solutions to optimize existing installations (Safety, Environment, Production, etc.)
• Provide Process design and know-how within JV Operations and to other Departments and Divisions
• Ensure that Process Documentation & Design complies with COMPANY Rules and Specifications and with International Standards and that it is kept updated.
• Ensure that all updated documents are sent to the Document Control team for processing.
• Participate in and prepare technical audits - PTR / HAZOP /HAZID etc.
• Ensure contact with process specialists in HQ and liaise with HQ for integration of new Projects with existing facilities.
• Carry out effective process design studies for SMR.
• Provide effective and timely responses to technical queries /SMRs.
• Support contractors to prepare the scope of work or review/validate process studies by contractors.
• Participate in site visits, pre-studies, and basic and detailed studies for process-related modifications to existing installations:
• Ensure that all SMRs are carried out according to company SMR procedures and within a defined timeline.
• Track the implementation of all SMRs through to completion.
• Follow-up on the implementation of SMRs with Engineering, Construction and Projects Team and Site Personnel through regular/periodic progress discussions and site visits.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external HSE regulations and specifications.
• Responsible for the timely completion of assigned process studies.
• Responsible for the quality of process studies performed.
• Responsible for Completion & progress of assigned SMRs.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering, an MBA in Finance and or Business Administration,or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, business analysis, or a similar capacity.
• Strong proficiency in process improvement methodologies, including but not limited to Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Lean.
• Experience with API Q2 training or practice is highly desirable.
• Active membership in relevant professional bodies is preferred. Carry out process engineering studies and assist with any processing activity needed to support operations at the site.
• 8+ years minimum experience in process engineering design in the oil/gas industry

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2024.