Shift Charge Engineer – Utilities | Genser Energy | Prestea

Job Description

Shift Charge Engineer – Utilities

Subsidiary: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)
Division / Department: Midstream (MID) / Prestea Gas Processing & Conditioning Plant (PGCP)
Location: Prestea, Western Region, Ghana
Reports to: Operations Superintendent
Designation Level: Sectional Head

OBJECTIVE: The Shift Charge Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant in order to ensure the proper distribution of power and management of waste and water to the entire gas processing plant while ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (OM)
• Assist the Operations Superintendent with the resolution of technical and operational issues:
o Investigation of operational incidents and development of corrective and preventive actions.
o Ensure that all issues and incidents are reported, investigated, and documented.
o Log all relevant information into the CMMS.
• For all activities that require a permit to work, prepare the supporting documentation.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of utilities module’s equipment, buildings, and infrastructure:
o Power generation system, power distribution and receiving system (including PDCS, MCCS etc.).
o Cooling water and raw water processing systems.
o Residue gas compression system.
o Instrument air and nitrogen systems.
o Water management system.
o Perform control room operations with regards to switching and isolation processes.
• Oversee daily readings of assets.
• Perform routine equipment inspections to detect abnormal conditions.
• Support and comply with all process safety management and risk management plan practices (EIS, PSM, MOC, etc.):
o Keep plant hazard analysis current and display thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards.
o Maintain required regulatory documentation.
o Work to achieve our goal of “Zero Accidents”.
• Support the Reliability Team to execute predictive and preventive maintenance to eliminate catastrophic failures and unplanned maintenance.

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS
• Assist the Operations Superintendent in providing the necessary input and specifications for all Purchase & Service Order Agreements related to operations consumables.
• Assist the Operations Superintendent in planning and securing the acquisition of materials and services required for the operation of the facility.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Propose training and development program for staff in line with technical and business needs.
• Carry out performance appraisals and development plans with subordinate staff.
• Coordinate the rotational schedule (on and off duty) of subordinate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is mandatory (or any related field).
• Multicultural experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a similar role, at a power generation plant.
• Prior experience in gas industrial operations and distribution (storage tanks, loading and unloading systems, etc.).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating NGL terminal, 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:
• Proactivity: Ability to define complex technical problems and develop a range of solutions in differing situations.
• Ability to manage technical 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.
• 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.