OPERATIONS MANAGER (FPSO - oil & gas industry)

BASIC PURPOSE: To manage FPSO operations safely and efficiently

SUPERVISOR׃ Area Operations Manager

TYPICAL MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsible and accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the FPSO.

 Responsible for effective day-to-day onshore technical monitoring, direction, planning and technical support of the FPSO maintenance, cargo, marine and process activities.

 Provide technical and procedural direction in the FPSO maintenance, cargo, marine and process activities to minimize downtime.

 Responsible for Flag and Classification Society survey status. Ensure the timely and effective planning, preparation, and execution of surveys to always ensure certification remains valid. Ensure ABS reviews and approves the continuous Hull and Machinery Surveys (CHS / CMS).

 Prepare and manage planned minimum shutdown maintenance projects in respect of budget preparation, manning, mobilization / demobilization of personnel, material and equipment delivery to FPSO, sub-contractors and vendors support. Coordinate, follow and support these activities through to conclusion.

 Participate in the preparation of annual budgets; give support in the monthly control of the forecast and Profit Plan up date.

 Manage, plan and schedule onshore engineering, material and equipment support for maintenance and repairs.

 Maintain through the FPSO OIM and Heads of Departmental a continuous technical performance and reliability review of the FPSO for the cargo, marine, maintenance and process systems. Identify corrective action where performance falls below acceptable standards and take all necessary corrective actions whenever deficiencies are identified.

 Obtain all necessary technical support for the FPSO operations by liaising and effectively coordinating with the local technical team, the FPSO Engineer in Monaco, manufacturers, vendors and contractors. Liase with the Company Operations Support and Asset Group in Monaco for review, costing, approval, process, execution and close out of design modifications.

 Liaise, report and advise Clients personnel on cargo, marine, process, maintenance and technical matters and establish effective communication with client to ensure that a good working relationship is continuously maintained on all related matters.

 Organize the Emergency Response and Medevac in collaboration with Client Emergency Response Plan.

 Act as the primary point of contact onshore for the OIM in all cargo, marine, maintenance and production disciplines.

 Review the FPSO complement, material, equipment and technical services requirements in consideration of the operating budget. Manage contracted technical activities and specialist or vendors as required to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the FPSO.

 Comply with, actively participate and commit to the implementation of the Company Management System. Implement and manage the operational and technical portion of the Company Policies.

 Ensure that the Company Management System is being effectively implemented by carrying out required verifications.

 Participate in implementing the Company Procedures Offshore and Onshore (Codes of Practice, Operations Manuals, Permits to Work, Risk Assessment, reporting, etc.).

 Participate directly in the negotiation and the issue of sub-contracts and main suppliers’ service agreements. Periodically review and update these contracts.

 Participate in the selection of local employees, (review of C.V´s, interview, appraisal, familiarization, training etc…). In particular, monitor the offshore approved complement and review annual staff appraisals.

 Make regular visit offshore to maintain presence and authority and motivate the offshore team.

 Responsible for training Operations Engineer for career development and advancement.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

INTERNAL:

- General Manager

- Deputy General Manager

- OIM

- Operations Engineer

- Operations Secretary

EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP

- Client.

- Monaco support

- Suppliers and vendors.

- Sub-contractors

- Class

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of HND (Higher National Diploma) in engineering discipline equivalent marine certification.

- Must be qualified to Offshore Installation Manager level or equivalent.

- 5 years onshore experience in oil & gas industry in a senior supervisory position.

- Minimum of 3 years experience in the FPSO operations.