Assistant Manager, Maintenance Engineering - Job

Assistant Manager, Maintenance Engineering - Job

Employment Opportunity      

Innovative minds will power the future of energy. The NGC Group has pioneered a world-class model for energy prosperity, spearheading the value maximization of our local natural gas sector.

As a member of our organization, you can seize the opportunity to advance your career potential and achieve extraordinary value for our country.

If you are focused on astute collaboration that drives competitiveness, we want you.

Value driven team players ready to be part of a dynamic environment are invited to apply for the position of:

Assistant Manager, Maintenance Engineering - Job ID# 13122

OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Manager - Maintenance Engineering oversees the provision and management of engineering support for maintenance projects on the company’s onshore and offshore pipelines and related assets and pipeline corrosion risk management services. The position also provides leadership in coordinating and implementing corrosion protection systems, corrosion, mechanical and civil engineering initiatives and services to maintain company assets at the highest performance levels.

FUNCTIONS

• Plans, directs, and controls the Maintenance Engineering staff to ensure achievement of all Departmental objectives in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manages resources to execute a portfolio of maintenance engineering activities to effectively sustain company pipeline and related assets.
• Develops, reviews, and approves the implementation of systems, processes, and procedures for the required safe and efficient functioning of the Maintenance Engineering Department.
• Reviews the effectiveness of systems, policies and procedures and initiates and recommends modifications to facilitate the achievement of Departmental/Divisional/Group objectives.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement and implementation of the Company's Asset Integrity Programme by taking an active role in support of maintenance engineering assessments, studies and activities aligned with the Asset Integrity framework.
• Prepares Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (EWRM) and OSH Risk Registers for the Maintenance Engineering Department and reports on progress with mitigation actions.

• Ensures that plans for pipeline and facilities asset modifications, repairs, upgrades, and corrosion risk management are engineered to comply with industry standards and generally accepted and good engineering practice.
• Ensures that designs for engineered structures for onshore/offshore pipeline and facilities assets, including pipeline right of way protective and repair measures are in compliance with the latest codes, standards, regulatory requirements and generally accepted good engineering practice.
• Ensures that all changes and modifications to pipeline assets undertaken and changes to corrosion management systems are managed to Management of Change procedures and requirements of related codes and standards.
• Applies the Process Safety Management policy, procedures and standards to all works and activities undertaken by the Department. Ensures that all relevant work and activities of the Department is undertaken in conformance with the Asset Integrity policy, standards, and procedures.
• Ensures that all asset integrity data are transferred to the relevant responsible Departments for assimilation into process safety management, pipeline and asset integrity management, computerised maintenance management, and spatial database and geographic information system.
• Evaluates pipeline corrosion risk and facilities corrosion risk, designs, and develops corrosion risk management strategies and plans for new and existing assets. Manages corrosion protection and corrosion management systems to achieve availability and reliability targets. Administers engineering analysis of asset fitness for service and develops risk mitigation plans on findings.
• Coordinates the execution of pipeline internal and external corrosion integrity management activities and maintenance plans for corrosion protection of assets.
• Develops standards and specifications for corrosion protection and corrosion management systems asset life cycle aligned to corporate asset management strategy.
• Actively seeks close-out of risk mitigation actions and reduction of identified Department’s Enterprise-Wide Risk and Occupational Health and Safety Risk.
• Oversees Scope of work development, Bid Evaluations and makes recommendations for the award of contracts. Monitors contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Scope of Works.
• Provides advice/guidance and interpretation on technical matters to assist management with producing desired and appropriate courses of action towards attainment of Operational Excellence. Coordinates the provision of technical advice on engineering matters related to existing pipelines and facilities and to support growth projects/modifications.
• Manages occupational health and safety risks and implements corporate OSH Policy throughout all Departmental activities to continually sustain HSE performance targets in all leading and lagging indicators.
• Monitors, reports and implements on Internal Audit’s, Risk Management’s, Health, Safety, Environment and Security’s (HSES’s) and Employee Benchmark Survey’s recommendations.
• Prepares and submits all monthly, annual and periodic operational, informational, financial and/or statistical reports to the Manager.
• Executes any other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for the position are:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Civil Engineering from a recognised tertiary accredited institution.
• MSc. in Engineering Management, Asset Management or Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering would be an asset
• Registration with the Board of Engineering of T&T (BOETT) or international equivalent Engineering Registration Body recognized by the Board of Engineering of T&T.
• Technical Certifications in related fields of asset integrity / asset management (for example, Corrosion Integrity Management, Non-Destructive Examination, Certified Inspection (coating, vessels, piping, etc.), Fitness for Service/Defect Assessment, Safety Instrumented Systems, Risk Based Inspection, Asset/Pipeline/Facility Integrity Management) by accredited organisations will be an asset.
• A minimum of ten (10) years technical experience in the Petrochemical or natural gas industry of which a minimum of eight (8) years shall be in pipeline design engineering, maintenance engineering, maintenance projects, and corrosion risk management.
• A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience over maintenance and engineering service.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Oil and gas industry codes and practices, Policies, Procedures, Standards, Codes and Best Practices in Inspections, Asset Management (ISO55000)
• Operations and Maintenance of Pipelines and related Facilities
• Pipeline engineering and construction
• Plant and facility maintenance projects
• HAZOP’s
• Process Hazard Analysis
• Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Engineering and Consultancy Services Management

Skills:

• Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Relationship management
• Negotiating and Influencing skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving

Technical Competencies:

• Asset/Integrity Management
• Pipeline Design Engineering
• Corrosion Risk Management
• Maintenance Engineering
• Project Management

 KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Models Process Safety Leadership by demonstrating and promoting commitment to personnel and process safety, understanding hazards and risks, and managing risk.
• Proven track record of performance in asset integrity management system and assurance to achieve business targets and embed Quality Improvement into service delivery
• Ability to lead a team of engineering professionals in ensuring effective operations and maintenance of pipeline and pipeline facilities
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and contributes to a team environment to influence people and outcomes
• Ability to be able to drive a consistent performance improvement culture including setting plans, managing performance against plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring learnings are captured
• Demonstrates good judgment and reasoning when investigating and solving problems
• Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
• Service oriented, requires ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations
• Complex problem-solving skills, ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.

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NGC offers a competitive compensation package for permanent employees, inclusive of Housing Allowance, Pension Benefits, Group Life Medical Coverage, Computer and Educational Loans.

Interested candidates are required to apply online via the Careers tab 

Closing date for applications June 14, 2022.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.