FIELD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (ARAB D)

Job Description:Primary Purpose of the Job

• Supervises the activities of assigned personnel for each stage of the process whether oil/gas production, gas injection established by management aiming to meet the required targets.
• Checks all his assigned areas at regular intervals, liaising with the Maintenance Supervisor on any maintenance work required and following through to completion. Monitors the efficient operation of his area so that product requirements and specifications are maintained.
• Ensure the safe operation of the production plant including checking to ensure that all trip functions and safety shutdown valves are operating correctly at their correct settings.
• Liases with Maintenance Supervisor for the prioritisation of emergent corrective/restorative work and the application/direction of Field Support for plant troubleshooting, problem rectification etc.
• Prepares for scheduled plant shutdowns. Identifies items to be examined and any proposed modification that may be incorporated. Prepares the spade lists, plant preparation (flushing, purging etc.) and re-instatement procedures prior to shut down. Arranges the supply of nitrogen for purging in preparation for mechanical completion/plant re-instatement to avoid any delays.
• Reports abnormalities in the Process systems immediately to Operations Superintendent / Asst. Manager. Troubleshoots day to day problems and resolves the same independently, and/or after discussions with Production Planning and Operations Superintendent. Includes determining the nature of the problem, analysing causes, considering available alternatives, taking action and following up as necessary to avoid interruption supply to of oil & gas to customers.

Required Experience and Skills8 – 10 years hydrocarbon processing experience including at least 4 years in a supervisory position.
Educational QualificationsBSc degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline preferably in Chemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering.