Technical Services Manager

Description         Oil & Gas Company in Lagos, Nigeria is currently recruiting a Technical Services Manager.

Objective:

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) is primarily responsible for the management of all rigs related projects (Refurbishments and Routine Maintenance) through the supervision of Electrical & Maintenance Supervisors with a view to providing timely, cost effective and quality technical support for all rigs operating by the company.

The TSM is also responsible for providing guidance on all verification, certification, modification and other project related activities in accordance with the company’s specifications and the client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be carried out will be varied. These will include, but not be limited to the following:

• To provide an adequate level of technical support of all OES Rigs

• To liaise closely with Operations/ Rig managers in all relevant matters e.g. REA, RMA, Stability and Major Projects.

• To ensure experience transfer regarding matters of a technical nature is being transmitted to all key members of the maintenance crew.

• To allocate available resources and provide guidance, in the preparation, execution and follow-up of projects to include classification surveys, modifications and upgrades.

• To assist the Business Development Unit in the preparation of bid documents and recommending technical solutions in accordance with company procedures.

• To provide assistance for updating technical documentation including drawings, data books, certificates and instruction manuals.

• To provide guidance regarding the adherence to operational limits in special circumstances and to assist in the preparation of calculations and analysis as appropriate.

• To give technical support and advice to line management such as Operations, Human Resources, EHSQ, Supply Chain, Finance and Business Development.

• To assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the units, as well as budgets for special projects, yard stays and classification.

• Keeping up to date with legislation, codes of practice and guidelines for the industry.

• To act when required in the role of Technical Advisor as part of the Emergency Response Team or provide designate.

• Periodic major review of the Technical Manuals for accuracy of content and to take account of changes in legislation, technology and industry best practice.

• To provide an on-call rota system for Technical Support out with normal working hours.

• To ensure implementation of Company SMS within department.

• To ensure adequacy of training within department.

• To provide resources to enable auditing of rigs w in accordance with the group’s audit policy and procedure, when requested.

Skills:    A University Degree in Engineering preferably in the Field of Mechanical or Electrical Electronics Engineering.

• Minimum of 12 years experience in Offshore drilling operations of which a minimum of 4years must have been spent in a senior supervisory role or managerial role.

Remarks:             • Directly reports to Rig Operations Manager.

•  Supervises - Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors respectively.

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