Field Asset Manager - Uganda

Opportunity to join a leading global Oil & Gas Operator that is looking to recruit a Field Asset Manager to join them on a 2 year contract basis based in Uganda. This will be on a 28/28 rotation basis.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* To manage all field operations activities and facilities to agreed standards and pre-established procedures including, but not limited to operators camps, crude storage facilities, lay down, warehouses and material storage areas, well sites, well test sites and hydrocarbon process plants
* Manage the implementation and operation of the Permit to Work System
* To assist in the development and implementation of the Ugandan Operations Management System.
* Liaise with Development Team based Operations Readiness & Assurance Lead Coordinator to align deliverables and expectations
* To develop field operations standards for Ugandan BU which will apply to:
* Field Hydrocarbon Process plants and in-field production systems.
* Well Test sites.
* E&A and Drilling camps
* Ensure all applicable field operations and hydrocarbon production operations activities are conducted in compliance with the PSA and relevant Legislative Acts
* Ensure production operations standards comply with operator's Management Policies and are in place to support operational readiness in the production phase
* To assist in the development of the Operations team competency management system to agreed standards, ensuring that a competency development plan is in place to enable the nationalisation of the field operations & production operations teams in a timely manner
* To develop and implement contingency plans to address non-conformances to operations compliance
* Management of all the sub-contractors and to ensure that services provided are in line with applicable standards and quality and are delivered in time
* Act as a Champion for Safety and ensure the operator's Safety Rules and Values are fully implemented and adhered to

The ideal candidate will have:

* A degree in relevant engineering discipline
* 5-10 years overall experience in Oil and Gas production operations activities, with several years experience in an onshore environment
* Proven leadership experience in an overseas environment
* Experience of working in a safety case environment (Desirable)
* Knowledge of health ad safety management systems
* Proven ability in leading the improvement of one or more hydrocarbon process operations in an onshore environment
* Budget preparation and management
* Developing and mentoring people in hydrocarbon operations
* General contractor management

Ref No: HQ00018150

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa andAustralasiasupport projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

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