Plant Manager

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Manages and coordinates all Khormor daily plant operations including production and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental and corporate policies, and regulations. Executes all plant/pipeline/well operations to maintain the company's goals and future growth plans. Acts as a focal point for plant/pipeline/well operations in consultation with the department heads, Erbil office to ensure all operations requirements are met and carried out safely. Contributes as a member of the management team in the delivery of strategy and delivery of the company's objectives and the creation of a positive, unified culture. Reports to the KRI Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operations, Maintenance & Facility Management
* Manages day-to-day activities of plant/pipeline/well production, maintenance, and operation. Ensures that all facilities are maintained to the required standard based on long-term and short-term plans. Ensures preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment to minimize downtime.
* Reviews and approves production-related expenditures and capital requests. Maintains authority over plant operations budget and schedule.
* Develops and maintains procedures to ensure all work is carried out safely adhering to best international oilfield practices and in compliance with the company's policies.
* Recommends and supervises methods of safely increasing production within the budget and operational constraints.
* Oversees field maintenance to ensure the safe execution of all operations and that they follow oilfield best practices.
* Supervises and directs maintenance technical activities (e.g., job scheduling & rotation) troubleshooting and provides technical advice when needed.

Budget Plans and Control
* Prepares the budget plan and monitors the actual expenses against the approved budget. Creates budget and controls budget for plant/pipeline/well operations -related activities.

Health, Safety and Environment
* Ensures that all plant/pipeline/well safety guidelines and regulations are followed, and environmental conditions are maintained within acceptable norms and standards.
* Ensure that plant/pipeline/well operations health and safety requirements are being met by supporting and participating in regular health and safety meetings/seminars.
* Provides demonstrable HSSE leadership to field personnel and fulfils responsibilities as per the company's HSSE policies and related policies/communications.

Manpower Planning
* Ensures the right number of qualified staff are in place to maintain the continuity of plant/pipeline/well operations and takes appropriate development action to meet the long-term needs of the plant.

Leadership, Mentoring and Training
* Identifies employee training requirements and ensures that it is scheduled and successfully completed to maintain compliance and safety standards.
* Ensures that all staff are provided continuous training on any changes to operating procedures, new technology and safety precautions for the safe and efficient running of the plant/pipeline/wells.

Reporting and Communication
* Reports to the Operations Manager on all issues relating to the plant/pipeline/well operations and maintenance activities.
* Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with all CreDan staff.

Continuous Improvement of Position
* Develops and recommends corrective changes which may be required for the improvement /enhancement of plant/pipeline/well operations to increase production in line with the company's growth plan.
* Keeps abreast with contemporary oil field practices by providing technical consultation on operational and maintenance issues.

Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required
* Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or other appropriate and relevant engineering discipline.
* Relevant vocational qualifications supported by appropriate industrial experience and demonstrable progression within international Oil & Gas Operator.
* Registered as Professional Engineer with appropriate professional body within an acceptable jurisdiction [CEng, CPEng, PEng preferred].
* Minimum ‎20 years' experience in hydrocarbon processing design and operations with minimum ‎10 years' experience in Manager-level position in the Oil & Gas industry.