 Oando's leadership position as Nigeria's foremost integrated energy company is associated with our successes in the petroleum products marketing business. At Oando, we are always on the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can contribute to our continuing success. We understand that to a large extent, the ability of company to be successful depends greatly on human resources Vacancy Details Vacancy Title Technical Services Officer Department Technical Services Date Published Nov 15, 2010 Closing Date Nov 30, 2010 Vacancy Description JOB SUMMARY The 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 operations SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Records 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 SCADA * Actively participates with the team during utility maintenance and repair works. * Carries out routine and non-routine Right Of Way (ROW) surveillance for encroachment * Collate and analyse equipment data for proactive and effective maintenance and Planning * Ensures Effective manning of the 24/7 Technical Response Desk to Gas Consumers * Carries out Pipeline integrity tests, Leak Surveys, etc * Performs other tasks as assigned in the individual Annual Business Targets and by the Manager or Executive Management from time to time. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS * Achievement of on-time and within budget installations. * Physical state of Gaslink pipelines, installations and equipment * Safety levels/records at all installations; no. of accident free operations * No. & cost of installation and commissioning related industrial accidents and environmental hazards that occur around construction sites, pipeline areas, the AGI and customer locations * No. & cost of regulatory fines and penalties due to non-compliance or unsafe practices * Customer satisfaction levels; no. of gas supply interruptions to consumers * Quality, comprehensiveness and accuracy of periodic reports and activity logs * Accurate troubleshooting and complete resolution of faults * Plus other KPIs agreed in Annual Business Plan for Technical Services QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE * 1st degree in Engineering especially in Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical/Electronics Engineering * 3 – 5 yrs relevant industry experience in a similar role with a bias for hands-on, field-oriented tasks with good professional back office skills KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED * Strong hands-on field maintenance and repairs skills * Understanding of Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics – local & global * Ability to interface team to management and the group * Good grasp of Codes & standards applicable to the Gas/Pipeline/Power sectors * Gas Plant & Pipeline Operations (including understanding of gas flow equipment, and process control) * HSE Regulations & Policies for Gas/Power companies * Hands-on knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software * Good Knowledge of SCADA in Gas network application. * Gas Systems & Installations Performance Tracking * Good Computer skills – Windows, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Email & Internet * Project/Task Management skill * Creativity & Innovation – an out-of-the-box thinker * Organisation/Administration * Customer Relationship Management * Leadership/Supervisory and Team/People Skills * Good Oral & Written Communication – Technical & Business * Driving skill and valid Driver's License * Competence in Pipeline Integrity Management * Strong data collation, analysis and reporting skills Apply Online Here Search for high paid jobs here |
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