Technical Servces Head

Job Description : Head of Technical Services Fertilizer NIGERIA Experience: 20+ Experience is Mandatory Educational Qualification: B.E / B. Tech-Chemical Engineer -Mandatory JOB PURPOSE: To lead the entire Technical Services team, guide & direct the team members and effectively support them during the project and operations phases. DIMENSIONS | Risk Authorisation: Identify and mitigate risks related to all Technical Services activities during project and operation phases. Budgetary Control: Monitor and control costs associated with all Technical Services activities during project & operation phases. Supervisory Control: Responsible & accountable for personnel management in the Technical Services section. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES · Continuous monitoring & control of all costs associated with Technical Services project activities · Consolidating and presenting the Annual budget of the Fertilizer Plant. Monitoring and highlighting deviations from the approved budgeted figures · Facilitate the optimisation of catalysts, chemicals procurement & their inventory · Facilitate the optimisation of consumables usage Annual budget preparation of the Technical Services Section and compliance with the approved budget. Customer (Internal/External): Project phase: Effective coordination with all other functions and stakeholders Operations phase: Extending timely support to all functions Process: · Timely completion of all Technical Services related project activities including engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning. · Support in reviewing Technical & Engineering Specifications, Equipment Datasheets, PIDs, Equipment & Piping Layouts, Inspection & Test Plans, Piping Line lists, Isometrics, 3D models, control loop narratives, logic diagrams, loop & functional integrity, hook-ups, electrical load lists, etc. for detailed engineering phase of the Project. · Support in HAZOP, QRA, Air Dispersion modelling, Flares radiation study, Fire systems adequacy study, etc. · Review Tender documents, Procurement specifications, Commissioning, and Technical calculations as necessary. · Monitor the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. Highlight deviations from the schedule and suggest mitigation options. · Support inspections & clearance of equipment & piping, I & C systems, electrical systems, etc, during various stages of the project. · Monitor effluents and emissions discharges and highlight deviations from statutory requirements, to the respective disciplines. · Develop, implement and comply with the project procedures. Operations Phase: · Ensure support to the operation team during normal operations & shut-down, emergencies / up-sets to achieve planned production. This is done by data analysis and suggestions to improvise / correct. · Provide advance information on deteriorating equipment performance to the respective discipline Heads, for necessary corrective actions and follow-up on the same. · Support in controlling effluents and emissions discharge to meet statutory requirements. · Technical Decision making on Plant, as and when required. · Support in maintaining optimum inventory of Catalysts, Chemicals & Consumables. · Coordinate and prepare Plant breakdown/deviation investigations. Provide practicable consensual suggestions. · Identify, suggest and take forward Plant improvements to improve yield/throughput / Safety / Environment · Support and coordinate in Management of Changes. · Support in the procurement of catalysts, chemicals, and other items as necessary and inspections of the same, as required. · Preparation of the scope of works for Service Contracts, tendering, review of contract bids, Contract awarding and implementation. · Day-to-day coordination with other sections for prioritising activities. · Prepare Shutdown & Plant Turnaround Planning and execution schedules. · Ensure and maintain safe working practices and procedures in the section. · Fertilizer Overall Performance monitoring and improvement. Other responsibilities: · Develop and implement the best operational management systems & practices. · Prepare MIS reports and other non-routine reports, as required. · Develop, implement and comply with the management systems with respect to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment. Compliance Safety Governance (CSG): · In-depth understanding and knowledge of QHSE requirements during the Project and Operation phases. Familiar with Job Safety Analysis (JSA). · People management for the Section, including recruitment, training & development, and leave management. Competent in Engineering and operation aspects of: · Unit operations in general and fertilizer-related in particular · Simulation software such as HYSIS, ASPEN · All equipment in the fertilizer · Different types of materials used in the fertilizer industry · Codes and Standards · Statutory regulations · 3D model · HAZOP, QRA, environmental studies · Cost estimation for projects, production modelling, and project feasibility reports indicating payback. Troubleshooting: · Should have a basic idea of design criteria, working principle, and application for different types of static & rotary equipment used in the process plant. · Should have knowledge of RCA methodologies to analyse & co-relate observations to evolve solutions. Cost optimization: · Should be familiar with budget preparation and optimization · Personnel management skills · Communication skills · Analytical skills · Conflict resolution skills Desirable competencies: · MS-Project for scheduling of critical activities will be desirable, but not essential Production planning

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