Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) Reliability Superintendent | Genser Energy | Edikan, Western

Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)

  • Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job DescriptionControls & Instrumentation (C&I) Reliability SuperintendentSubsidiary: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)
Division: Power (POW)
Location: Edikan, Western Region, Ghana
Reports to: Plant Manager
Designation Level: Functional HeadOBJECTIVE: The C&I Reliability Superintendent will be responsible for identifying and managing asset reliability risks that could adversely affect the plant and its operations. The C&I Reliability Superintendent will ensure the availability of assets and the overall reliability of the plant (equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, and safety/security systems) through good practices of monitoring and maintenance. This role is crucial in maintaining operational integrity and efficiency and reducing downtime.Experience with PLC Programming is mandatory.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (OM)
  • Ensure the reliability and maintainability of installations. Responsible for adhering to the life cycle asset management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of assets:
o Gas turbines.
o Steam turbines.
o Boilers.
o Switchgears.
o Voltage regulators.
o Rotating equipment.
o Protection relays.
o Electrical control systems.
o Transformers.
o Motors and generators.
o Cooling systems.
o Instrumentation and control devices.
o Pumps and valves.
o Auxiliary power units.
  • Responsible for designing, developing, monitoring, and refining an asset maintenance plan that includes:
o Value-added predictive, proactive, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
o Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.
  • Ensure the optimum utilization of the CCMS.
  • Provide input to a risk management plan that will anticipate reliability-related and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact the plant operations.
  • Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect the plant operations (capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues):
o Statistical process control.
o Reliability modeling and prediction.
o Fault tree analysis.
o Root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
o Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS).
  • Work with the Operations Team to perform analysis of assets including:
o Asset utilization.
o Overall equipment effectiveness.
o Remaining useful life.
o Other parameters that define operating condition, reliability, and costs of assets.
  • Provide technical support to the Operations Team and Plant Manager.
  • Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions.
  • Execute predictive and preventive maintenance to eliminate catastrophic failures and unplanned maintenance.
  • Review the supporting documentation for permits to work and submit it to the Plant Manager for approval.
  • Act as Plant Manager during his absence.
  • Maintain required regulatory documentation updated.
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS
  • Actively contribute to all Purchase and Service Order Agreements relating to the maintenance of the plant.
  • Actively work with the Plant Manager to manage all Procurement & Logistic agreements for consumable and spare parts.
  • Ensure materials are available for planned maintenance, overhauls, and mandatory inspections.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Supervise the Electrical Reliability Team.
  • Support the Plant Manager to develop and staff the Plant Team.
  • Implement training and development program for staff in line with technical and business needs.
  • Develop and implement necessary measures to ensure flexible work practices and team building.
  • Carry out performance appraisals and development plans with subordinate staff.
  • Coordinate the rotational schedule (on and off duty) of the Reliability Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or Controls & Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Management, is a plus.
  • Multicultural experience is mandatory.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  • A minimum of 8+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, specifically at power plants.
  • A minimum of 6+ years of post-qualification experience and competence in power plant management and reliability processes.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, and other federal and local requirements.
  • Familiarity with Instrumentation and Industrial Automation, Supervision Systems (SCADA and HMI), PLC-PAC programming, and industrial networks.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Strategic Vision: Drive projects towards improving efficiencies based on processes and procedures.
  • Strong Leadership: Ability to deal with technical, financial, and HR issues in a continually changing business environment.
  • Flexibility: Ability to operate flexible work practices to achieve optimum results.
  • Good Communications: Consistently communicate. Be a good listener and negotiator.
  • Ability to engage with different communities, contractors, clients, suppliers, and senior leadership.
  • Work Diligently: Manage multiple projects and deliver in a timely manner.
  • Training and Development: Accountable for self-development, training, and development of subordinates.
  • Optimization: Navigate complexities and uncertainties, and drive efficiency by use of technology.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, and ability to coordinate activities across a wide range of disciplines.
CompanyGenser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)

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