Oando recruitment Sept/Oct 2011-Technical Services Officer

Vacancy Details
Vacancy Title:Technical Services Officer
Department:Technical Services
Date Published:Sep 19, 2011
Closing Date:Oct 3, 2011


Vacancy Description
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
Operational
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.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1st degree in Engineering especially in Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
2 – 3yrs 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
Application
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