Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on deepwater and harsh environment drilling services, and believes that it operates one of the most versatile offshore drilling fleets in the world. Building on more than 50 years of experience , our employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance.
Title: Technical Manager – Nigerian National Commuter
Job Description
This position is available to local national candidates only, based on company/local government nationalization requirements.
TECHNICAL MANAGER
REPORTS TO:
Operations Director
DEPARTMENT
Operations
LOCATION:
Lagos
BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage, develop and motivate field support personnel (Well Control Equipment and Subsea Support, RMS Support, TFS) to assist higher level trouble-shooting of rig problems and in ensuring assets integrity for the optimum amount of operational uptime.
Responsible for ensuring that company policy is followed with respect to the required technical review and approval. Ensure proper investigation to operational and safety related events pertaining to maintenance, collection of lessons learned and ensure they are communicated within the company as required.
TM must lead by example and show visible demonstration of the Transocean Vision by focusing on these three key areas: People, Customers and Execution.
DUTIES
HSE and Operational Integrity Leadership
Maintain and support safety vision of an “Incident Free Workplace, all the time, everywhere”. Act as Safety Leader at all times.
Adhere to the requirements of Transocean Health & Safety and Environment Manuals (HQS-HSE-PP-01 and HQS-HSE-PP-02).
Assist Operations Managers and Rig Managers in addressing any safety related concerns.
Support local management during Major Emergency events.
Assist Operations Managers and Rig Managers in ensuring all Operations Integrity requirements are met by their rigs and crews.
People
Take a proactive approach in mentoring and developing field support personnel.
Ensure training compliance, development and succession planning is in place for all field support personnel.
Guide and coach Asset Managers.
Assist HR in evaluating prospective new hires for electrical, mechanical and subsea positions both offshore and onshore.
Evaluate rig maintenance personnel periodically and recommend changes, and training to rig management.
Allocate and direct divisional field support personnel within division to leverage the maximum support for operations while minimizing expenses. Work closely with HR in determining where to assign potential field support personnel.
Operations
Assist local operations teams in delivering safe and efficient operations with maximum equipment uptime by providing sound technical support.
Provide direct support to the Operations Manager, Rig Manager and Asset Manager in situations involving significant equipment downtime or equipment incidents.
Customer Relations
Discuss technical issues with customers and make presentations to them as required.
Technical Support
Establish and maintain single point concept for all technical issues in the division.
Manage division shared equipment spares while ensuring assets are maintained in ready to use condition to improve rig uptime.
Promote maintenance concepts and predictive maintenance concepts that prevent downtime and equipment malfunctions.
Ensure that the appropriate corporate resources are requested to assist for trouble shooting.
Investigate significant downtime and safety event to ensure that the root causes are identified, documented and communicated through the Company as deemed appropriate. Where applicable, liaise with Corporate Asset teams to include lessons learned into new maintenance policies and procedures.
Review all asset related modification requests (ex: RMRs and REAs) to determine appropriateness and the level of support required to implement the change. Follow up with Corporate Engineering group if required.
Establish and periodically review acceptance criteria for equipment testing and inspections in the division according to Transocean’s standards.
Visit and certify machine, welding and repair shops for validation of quality, and specifications used.
Advise and recommend solutions to field operation problems.
Review rig lay-up and reactivation procedures.
Promote technical exchanges and information sharing with other field support groups to minimize duplication of efforts and maximize global impact.
Review equipment and maintenance standards and provide feedback to Corporate Asset teams.
Regularly review division short-term and long-term asset plans and provide feedback to local management.
Ensure all assets in the division maintain continuous assessments of the rig condition and are following up on corrective actions.
Ensure that the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) is followed and regularly reviewed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Project Management and Out of Service time
Provide support to local management teams when planning and undergoing Out of Service time (ex: rig/equipment upgrades, replacements, or overhauls; UWILD, SPS, or other inspections; shipyard maintenance periods or emergency repairs).
Regularly review Out of Service plans for each rig to ensure minimum dayrate exposure. Encourage local management to address as many maintenance and repair items as possible during normal operations without incurring loss of dayrate and by minimizing maintenance delays and postponement of work until the next Out of Service period.
Supply Chain Management
Provide division Purchasing Department with recommended sources for frequently ordered parts and equipment.
Promote the establishment of sound relationships with vendors. Provide regular updates to vendors regarding their performance and improvement areas to meet company requirements.
Financial Management
Assist General Manager in reviewing Asset plans and Project Approval (PA) requests through provision of technical advice.
EDUCATION:
Engineering degree or equivalent training and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 12 years related industry experience while serving in similar management positions.
SKILLS:
Must possess very good communication skills; oral and written. Ability to plan, strategize and direct technical issues as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Broad interdisciplinary background in various areas of mechanical and electrical machinery, engineering, data processing and an intimate knowledge of various items of drilling equipment and associated technical issues.
Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of Transocean operation standards, in particular Maintenance Standards and Asset Management Handbook.
General knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and concepts.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain continuous flow of ideas by building a team environment.
BUDGETS:
Recommending budget requirements for division spares.
Ability to oversee budget plans in line with the company strategic and long term objectives.
Clear understanding of the company’s financial deliverables.
INGENUITY:
Considerable ingenuity is required in identifying equipment failure root causes and solutions to problems encountered on the leading edge of drilling technology, while maintaining existing equipment in both operable and safe condition.
Able to prioritize and manage complex daily situations related to technical issues, technical field support, rig equipment and operations, customer and reporting.
Note:
The above is not a complete list of duties but a guide, as tasks and objectives can change depending on needs.
National Commuter role only. No Expatriate package currently available for this position
How to Apply
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Title: Operations Director – Nigerian National Commuter
Job Description
This position is available to local national candidates only, based on company/local government nationalization requirements.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO:
EVP/ COO
DEPARTMENT:
Operations
LOCATION:
Lagos
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible to coordinate rig-based, well construction services, contract execution with the client and management of the assets within the Division in accordance with Transocean’s core processes and performance standards. Coordinate the activities of the Performance and Asset teams within the Division, including the HSE function, in establishing shared goals which support the Transocean vision and mission.
DUTIES:
QHSE Management
Demonstrate visible support of the Transocean Vision: “Our operations will be conducted in an incident free environment, everywhere, at all times”
Act as champion of within the Division to develop effective rig safety and asset management culture
Coordinate the activities of the HSE Department and review the Division HSE Plans to ensure they are aligned with the Corporate, Unit and Rig Plans.
Participate in HSE incident analysis and incident reviews. Provide oversight of corrective actions to improve HSE performance and share lessons learned
Ensure reporting of OER’s and HSE performance in GMS meets requirements
Ensure Emergency Response Procedures are maintained up-to-date by the rigs and the division and that effective drills are conducted to test the emergency response
Ensure Focus action plans are reviewed on a regular basis with the rigs, and ensure resources are allocated to effectively address and close out the action items
Review Requests for Exemption as required, and approve on behalf of the Division Managing Director
Asset and Operations & Performance Management
Communicate clear expectations to the Asset and Performance management teams
Communicates with and supports Operations Managers to provide oversight and support the delivery of professional asset and well operations.
Communicates and supports on asset and well operation related issues.
Ensure that the Company Management System (CMS) is understood and implemented
Review results of PMAA and Hardware audits and assessments to confirm compliance to CMS and personnel performance. Confirm that corrective actions are being carried out
Ensures Operation and Performance related policies and procedures are implemented and complied with in the Division.
Ensures that rig operating procedures, work processes ad rig equipment and systems are operated within their performance criteria.
Ensures marine operation management requirements and marine operation performance standards are effectively implemented and monitored for effectiveness and compliance. Ensure a consistent level of marine operation professionalism is established.
Ensures DWOP, CWOP and performance reviews performed within the Division are consistent to optimize rig and well operations and lateral learning to achieve safe performance efficiencies.
Ensure HAZID and HAZOP reviews by Operations and Rig Managers are performed and that appropriate resources and expert advice related to Transocean rig and well operation performance standards is available.
Monitor and review with Division management to provide performance analysis support and input on GMS monthly and quarterly scorecard performance measurements to identify improvement actions for continuous improvement
Participates in identifying and defining innovative technical solutions to meet client needs
Provide oversight to Operations Managers (Performance & Asset) to ensure vessel certification required by Regulatory, Flag State requirements (ISPS, ISM, Safety and Manning) is maintained up-to-date and corrective actions are being closed out.
Ensure Operations Managers (Performance & Asset) are following up to ensure applicable mooring system analysis, riser analysis and / or jackup site assessment approval are completed and received from HQS Marine Support Group for each location. Ensure safe and effective marine operations are performed on all installations under their authority.
Ensure that the company maintenance system is understood and implemented and assets are maintained in accordance with the assets maintenance plan and budget
Coordinates with the Operations Managers (Performance and Asset) on a regular basis to discuss significant rig maintenance and equipment issues as well as shared planning, goals and objectives are communicated.
Review and ensure that multi-year asset plans are in place and are aligned with the strategic and long term business objectives of the company for the respective class of asset.
Provide oversight to the Operations Managers (Performance & Asset) to ensure operational and financial authority limits are respected and consistent in the Division
Ensure regular rig visits which support effective management visibility at the rig site. Monitor Operations Managers (Performance & Asset) rig visit frequency is maintained to ensure consistent and effective communications with the OIM and Department Supervisors and monitoring of the rig performance results
Ensures lateral learning opportunities and economies of scale are being implemented
Meet responsibilities related to job position as described in Section 5 of the Company Management System Manuals
Client Relationship
Supports Division Managing Director and Operations Managers (Performance and Asset) in their roles to proves client service delivery for all service provision matters
Effectively monitors and evaluates clients’ operations and technical concerns and responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
Assists Division Managing Director and Operations Managers (Performance and Asset) in developing and maintaining client relations
Assists marketing existing equipment, new equipment and services to current and potential clients to improve market share and utilization rates.
Coordinate the Asset and Performance teams in reviewing rig maintenance, rig modifications, new equipment installation and equipment planning which affects rig activity forecasts, and out-of-service planning. Ensure rig out-of-service planning is clearly communicated to the clients via the Division Management teams.
Support delivery of all rig-based services (including but not limited to well construction) as defined by the drilling contract.
People Development
Provides oversight to ensure people development and succession planning is established for performance and asset personnel within the Division and the rigs.
Understand OJT program and ensures the Rigs are applying it effectively to support the development and succession plans for performance and asset personnel at the rig site.
Monitor the rigs to ensure Key Rig Personnel are trained, competent and licensed and receive all necessary specialist training in all safety critical areas, including, but not limited to, Marine Licensing, DPO, Major Emergency Management, Well Control, Stability and Ballast Control training.
Assists the Division Human Resources Manager in selecting and recruiting personnel for HSE, Asset and Performance positions
Ensure objective, and meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports and performance personnel at the rig site are completed, and development areas tracked
Approve the assignment of Asset, Performance and HSE personnel within the Division (Operations Engineers and up)
Financial Management
Review and accountable for Division budget of all rig personnel & overhead costs, rig training budgets and annual spending for Maintenance and Capex costs
Responsible for reviewing Division BudVars on a monthly basis to ensure controls are in place and budget forecast plans are accurate and effective as related to normal operations and out-of-service time planning
Assist Division Managing Director to optimize rig dayrate revenue
Reviews Contract Performance Commitment (CPC) proposals for rig and well operation requirements and cost, capital expenditure and resource requirements. Provide Recommendations to marketing to optimize service delivery.
EDUCATION:
Formal technical or engineering training
Drilling or Petroleum Engineering degree or engineering degree in other discipline
Drilling and management training courses
EXPERIENCE:
15-20 years’ experience in the drilling industry, 5-10 years’ experience as a Rig Manager (Performance or Asset) and 3-5 years’ experience as Operations Manager (Performance or Asset), and/or previous experience in a staff position (QHSE, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, etc.). Also requires formal business training (internal or external).
SKILLS:
Requires computer literacy to facilitate the use of company provided proprietary software as well as common Office Suite programs utilized in daily Transocean business.
Must possess very good communication skills; oral and written.
Ability to plan, strategize and direct operational issues as required.
Possess leadership skills to develop individuals within the rig and office teams.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to motivate and coordinate a large performance and asset organization within a challenging operation environment.
Familiarity with a wide range of rig and well operations, and industry standards required for safe operation of the assets which supports safe and effective operation decision making.
Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of Transocean operations and expectations.
SUPERVISION:
Coach, mentor, direct supervise, appraise, discipline, coordinate and manage personnel.
BUDGETS:
Ability to oversee budget plans in line with the company strategic and long term objectives. Clear understanding of the company’s financial deliverables.
INGENUITY:
Able to prioritize and manage daily situations related to operations, personnel, client local labor issues
Note:
The above is not a complete list of duties but a guide, as tasks and objectives can change depending on needs.
National Commuter role only. No Expatriate package currently available for this position.
How to Apply
Click here to Apply Online
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