NEW OPENING AT OANDO -THURSDAY Guardian Job Vacancies 18, NOVEMBER 2010

NEW OPENING AT OANDO
VACANCY TITLE TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES DATE PUBLISHED NOV 15, 2010 CLOSING DATE NOV 30, 2010 VACANCY DESCRIPTIONJOB SUMMARYThe Technical Services Officer provides support to the Technical Services Manager in ensuring uninterrupted gas supply to consumers. He/she is also responsible for operating and maintaining the gas distribution system (Gas pipeline, AGI and gas equipment) and ensuring all equipments remain in perfect working condition at all times.In addition, he/she is a key customer contact and helps ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved and maintained for all gas consumers. The role also has responsibility for performing and coordinating periodic readings from customer PRMS equipment to determine actual gas consumption levels, which is used to calculate monthly bills. Moreso, he/she is a backfill for the Technical Services Supervisor and must appreciate both the technical and business aspects of gas operationsSPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESRecords the system parameter readings and records customers’ gas consumption volumes.Prepares periodic gas and maintenance reports for the Technical Services Manager’s review and approval; highlights issues and provides suggestions for addressing problems noted/complaints from consumers.Handles PRMS installation and commissioning tasks.Checks performance of, and produces routine inspection reports on various AGI equipment:- Gas Odourising system- Emergency Shut Down valve- TEG and TR - Stand-by generator set (microturbine/diesel)- Borehole pump assembly- Cathodic Protection Systems for Steel Pipeline- Pressure Regulating and metering system- Gas Chromatographs- Gas Pipeline SCADAActively participates with the team during utility maintenance and repair works.Carries out routine and non-routine Right Of Way (ROW) surveillance for encroachmentCollate and analyse equipment data for proactive and effective maintenance and PlanningEnsures Effective manning of the 24/7 Technical Response Desk to Gas ConsumersCarries out Pipeline integrity tests, Leak Surveys, etcPerforms other tasks as assigned in the individual Annual Business Targets and by the Manager or Executive Management from time to time.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSAchievement of on-time and within budget installations.Physical state of Gaslink pipelines, installations and equipmentSafety levels/records at all installations; no. of accident free operationsNo. & cost of installation and commissioning related industrial accidents and environmental hazards that occur around construction sites, pipeline areas, the AGI and customer locationsNo. & cost of regulatory fines and penalties due to non-compliance or unsafe practicesCustomer satisfaction levels; no. of gas supply interruptions to consumersQuality, comprehensiveness and accuracy of periodic reports and activity logsAccurate troubleshooting and complete resolution of faultsPlus other KPIs agreed in Annual Business Plan for Technical ServicesQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE1st degree in Engineering especially in Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical/Electronics Engineering3 – 5 yrs relevant industry experience in a similar role with a bias for hands-on, field-oriented tasks with good professional back office skillsKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREDStrong hands-on field maintenance and repairs skillsUnderstanding of Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics – local & globalAbility to interface team to management and the groupGood grasp of Codes & standards applicable to the Gas/Pipeline/Power sectorsGas Plant & Pipeline Operations (including understanding of gas flow equipment, and process control)HSE Regulations & Policies for Gas/Power companiesHands-on knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) softwareGood Knowledge of SCADA in Gas network application.Gas Systems & Installations Performance TrackingGood Computer skills – Windows, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Email & InternetProject/Task Management skillCreativity & Innovation – an out-of-the-box thinkerOrganisation/AdministrationCustomer Relationship ManagementLeadership/Supervisory and Team/People SkillsGood Oral & Written Communication – Technical & BusinessDriving skill and valid Driver’s LicenseCompetence in Pipeline Integrity ManagementStrong data collation, analysis and reporting skillsCLICK HERE TO APPLY