Electrical Reliability Superintendent | Genser Energy | Prestea

Job Description

ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY SUPERINTENDENT

Entity: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)
Division / Department: Midstream (MID) / Engineering (ENG)
Location: Rotating Takoradi & Prestea, Western Region, Ghana
Report Directly to: Electrical Engineering Manager
Designation Level: Functional Head

OBJECTIVE: The Electrical Reliability Superintendent will be responsible for identifying and managing asset reliability risks that could adversely affect the operations of the midstream facilities. The Electrical Reliability Superintendent will ensure the availability of assets and the overall reliability of the facilities (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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operational Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the Reliability Teams to ensure the facilities are maintained efficiently and safely. Assist the Plant Managers to develop planned maintenance with the use of CMMS.
• Safety & Compliance: Establish and enforce safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and environmental regulations to maintain a safe and compliant facility.
• Process Optimization: Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Budget Management: Support the Plant Managers to develop and manage the facilities operational budget, including cost control and expenditure forecasting.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure all staff are trained for effective response to incidents.
• Reporting: Support the Plant Managers to prepare regular reports for senior management and the client, detailing plant performance, safety, and compliance metrics.
ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION (EPC)
• Assist the EPC Project Team during the Construction, Installation and Commissioning Phase.
• Review Authorized For Construction drawings (AFCs), P&IDs, and commissioning checklists.
• Review all Red Lines and As Built Drawings to confirm accuracy and compliance with original designs and modifications.
• Supervise the completion of installation tasks during the construction phase, while ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies.
• Make recommendations to the HSE Team to develop strategies to improve health, safety, and environmental standards at all production systems.
• Ensure that warranty and punch list issues are effectively managed after commissioning of the plant.
• Ensure adherence with quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) standards.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (OM)
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the reliability and performance of electrical systems within the facilities.
• Responsible for adhering to the life cycle asset management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of all electrical systems associated with the equipment, systems and modules of the facilities.
• Design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve asset maintenance strategies that incorporate value-added predictive, proactive, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Maximize the effectiveness and utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to streamline maintenance processes, track asset performance, and ensure data-driven decision-making.
• 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).
• Work with the Operations Team to perform analysis of assets.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Teams and Plant Managers.
• Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions.
• Execute predictive and preventive maintenance to eliminate failures and unplanned maintenance.
• Act as a key point of contact during electrical emergencies, coordinating efforts to restore operations quickly and safely.
• Promote a culture of safety by conducting regular safety audits and ensuring adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain required regulatory documentation updates.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 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 a similar role specifically in the Oil & Gas industry.
• 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.