Head of Fixed Wing Operations at Shell Nigeria

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It has the largest acreage in the country from which it produces some 43 per cent of the nation's oil. The company's operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 31,000 square kilometers.

As a Shell engineer you will be integral to unlocking better energy solutions. Yours will also he developing on exciting portfolio of projects, and continuing to support Shell's safe, productive and efficient operations.

Shell is looking for people with a range of expertise in Engineering disciplines Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Marine, Chemical, Offshore Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Applied Sciences.

Job Title: Head of Fixed Wing Operations

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead SPDC aviation staff and contractors in Lagos,Warri, Port Harcourt, Abuja and regional and national airfield locations to deliver EP “Must Wins” for Logistics
• Provide safe and efficient fixed wing services and manage SPDC aircraft, airfields and support facilities, in full compliance with national regulations and Shell Group safety and technical standards
• Ensure that all SPDC aviation staff and contractors strive for “Goal Zero” and commit to obeying the 12 Shell Life Saving Rules
• Hold and manage the SPDC Executive Jet, Twin otter and chartered airlines contract including shared services in accordance with SEPCiN competence and business requirements
• Oversee and prioritise fixed wing operations, striving to achieve optimal use of resources-COR
• Liaise effectively with customers and contractors, identifying task requirements and explaining any limitations due to weather, aircraft resources etc.
• Liaise with NCAA and other national aviation agencies to maintain appropriate licences and approvals
• Participate in joint industry initiatives to develop Multilateration, GPS approaches and automatic weather reporting
• Collaborate with Head of Onshore and Head of Offshore Helicopter Operations to exploit all opportunities for resource sharing, ensuring effective cost recovery
• Provide timely assistance for emergency medevac and evacuation operations
• Ensure inspection of aviation facilities in accordance with national and Shell Group requirements
• Support audit programmes relating to aviation contractors, aviation facilities and assist asset owners in closing out audit actions
• Provide advice and support during aviation-related incident investigations and remedial action programmes
• Liaise with SAI on safety, technical and audit matters
• Maintain comprehensive records of aviation audits, recommendations, incidents, findings, actions and deviations using Fountain and Livelink
• Provide aviation technical input for national and regional airline performance, new projects and upgrade of existing facilities
• Hold onshore air services contract meetings at least quarterly and facilitate annual contract BPRs
• Train Shell Nigerian or regional aviation specialists.
• Maintain SLA/CTR, chargeback and cross-charge on aircraft sharing on monthly basis
• Contract Holder for Executive Jet Operations
• Contract Holder and Manage Twin Otter operations
• Contract Holder for Fixed Wing Chartered services
• Liaise with Head of Aviation Safety on Nigerian and Regional Airline performance
• Deputise for Head of Aviation Safety when required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Current or former holder of Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) and or Fixed Wing and Instrument Rating, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a commercial pilot
• Strong understanding of current industry best practice and international aviation requirements
• Experience as a training captain, flight safety officer, management pilot or air accident investigator
• Experience of negotiating and managing contracts
• Experience as an aviation adviser or auditor

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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