Senior Operation Supervisor (Operations / Maintenance / Information Technology) - Forcados TerminalWestern Development Company (WDCL)

Responsibilities 
Specifically, he/she will:

• Word independently without supervision to support the company goals and achieve set targets
• Integrate and collaborate with other disciplines to achieve common goals
• Lead a team of technicians in a chosen field/discipline
• Implement worksite-based learning programs for all field-based technicians in addition to technical discipline based roles:
• Identify training needs and learning opportunities using previous experience and self or assessor-led gap analysis and develop an individual plan to address competency gaps.
• Encourage a focus on learning to look for and make proper use of technical information, applying engineering knowledge and following proper procedures to complete a task safely and efficiently.
• Prepare activity plan of practical learning for personnel by securing routine and ad hoc work activities from production site supervisors/planners.
• Ensure that practical learning events are aligned with the new Competence Development Toolkit recommendations as they become available.
• Support the design and use of Competence Development Toolkits as they become available for each discipline.
• Support compliance with SPDC Competence Assurance requirements and Shell group FLBM (Frontline Barrier Management) standards:
• Support the terminal in ensuring that FLBM elements and other HSSE certifications for staff on HSSE critical roles are assessed, tracked and validity maintained.
• Ensure any local Assessment portfolios are kept up to date, as per the Production Unit requirements.
• Support terminal assets in their compliance with the OPITO Competence Assurance manual.
• Identify formal training requirements of technicians in line with the existing competence development strategy in SPDC and take them as input into L&D plans

Academics

• University Degree or HND in a Mechanical or Electrical or PACO or Production Engineering related courses
• Age: <= 55 years

Work Experience:

• Must have significant experience with hands-on and supervisory competence in Operations/maintenance or asset integrity/ Information technology discipline experience from previous work in the Oil & Gas Industry in Nigeria (Min 10 years). Must have demonstrated significant experience in terminal operations.
• Familiarity or experience in SPDC Oil and Gas terminal Node shall be considered an added advantage.

Technology Platforms:

• Adept at working with enterprise Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Skype); SharePoint, etc.

Professional Certifications:

• Must have valid fitness to Work Certificate as of 1 March 2024.
• Relevant certifications to work as a senior field supervisor.

Technical Skills:

• The purpose of the Operations line support is to assist in the development and competence assurance of Production personnel working on SPDC assets (operations, maintenance, and inspection).
• This role will be active in the implementation and continual improvement of Capability support for safe and reliable operations.
• The Operations line support will provide training and competence development support and assessment. They will also coordinate the training and assessment schedule for Operations Technicians, Contractors, and Trainees.

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and listening skills who respect and values the opinions of others
• The ability to create and maintain cordial working relationships with colleagues
• Good Communication & team-working disposition.
• Good organizational and Networking skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and a fast learner and teacher.
• A commitment to professional development, and a Continuous Improvement mindset.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is Swamp West based accessible via water and Air
• The job activity to field period is daily on 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) on a 21-day work cycle
• The successful candidate will manage their absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• There may be a need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for training and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need may arise.