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POSITION TITLE: Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) Manager
LOCATION: Karongi Office
RESPONSIBLE TO: CNG Project Director
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: N/A
DATE: December 2024.
Gasmeth Energy MISSION:
Gasmeth Energy aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution using cleaner, greener gas displacing liquid or solid hydrocarbons. Developing and producing methane from Lake Kivu in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Represent future owner of the facilities in the Project Team. Define operational requirements and manage the Operations Readiness & Assurance process for new facilities of the CNG Project in Lake Kivu. Take over facilities from the project team and manage gas extraction and processing operations in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare OR&A plan and manage its implementation, including cost control.
- Define operational requirements and provide input to the engineering design of the CNG project facilities, with a focus on asset integrity, operability, and maintainability.
- Represent Operations in key safety reviews (QRAs, HAZID, HAZOP, PHSER, …).
- Design Operations & Maintenance organization. Develop staffing requirements and lead the hiring and training process.
- Assist in the development and execution of commissioning and startup activities. Ensure preparedness for taking over operations on Day 1 of Commercial Operations.
- Develop and implement an HSE Management System.
- Develop and implement Operations, Maintenance, and Integrity Management System.
- Develop and implement standards for data acquisition, management, and reporting.
- Develop an Operating Expenditure (OPEX) model and estimate fixed and variable cost elements.
- As the contract owner, initiate and execute the service contracts for operations and maintenance.
- Manage operations of the plant after project completion.
Interaction with the following groups will be required to achieve the above:
- CNG Project Team Members
- GasMeth Commercial & Fleet Management Teams
- Gasmeth Energy Ltd Employees
- Local & International Contractors
- OEMs
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering or similar with min. 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas operations.
- Master of Engineering or similar with min. 5 years of managerial experience.
Preferred Skills
- HSE: demonstrated commitment to safe and sustainable operations.
- Collaboration: effective engagement with colleagues and third parties.
- Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Project Management: experienced in operations role during project execution.
- Problem-solving: ability to think out of the box and turn obstacles into opportunities.
Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via the “apply button” below with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 27th September 2024 at 17:00hrs.
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