Shift Charge Engineer

SHIFT CHARGE ENGINEER

Position: Shift Charge Engineer -Processing (Cryogenic and Fractionation Module)

Division / Department: Operations & Maintenance (OM)/Midstream (MID)/Gas Conditioning Plant(PGCP)

Location: Prestea, Western Region, Ghana (West Africa)

Report Directly to: Operations Superintendent

Subordinate: Operations Engineer (1), Operations Mechanic (1)

Designation Level: Sectional Head

OBJECTIVE:The Shift Charge Engineer willbe responsible formaintainingthe safe, reliable, and efficient operationsof thegasconditioningplantbyoptimizingdiverse processes tofacilitatethe properproduction ofnaturalgasliquidswhile ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION (EPC)

• Assist the EPC Project Team during the Construction, Installation, and Commissioning Phase:

• Provide support with the review of Authorized For Construction drawings (AFCs), P&IDs, and commissioning checklists for the gas conditioning plant.

• Provide support with the review of all Red Lines and As Built Drawings to confirm accuracy and compliance with original designs and modifications.

• Assess the operational performance and integrity of equipment and other machinery such as the pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, towers, and valves, etc.

• Support in the development of project specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for process-related activities.

• Conduct technical studies and analysis to troubleshoot process issues and propose solutions during construction and after commissioning.

• Assist in supervising and completing installation tasks during the construction phase, while ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies.

• Conduct simulations and modeling to optimize process parameters, equipment sizing, and performance.

• Propose recommendations to the HSE team to develop strategies to improve health, safety, and environmental standards at all production systems.

• Provide support with ensuring that warranty and punch list issues are effectively managed during construction and after commissioning of the plant.

• Provide support with ensuring adherence with quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) standards.

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (OM)

• Assist the Operations Superintendent with the resolution of technical and operational issues:

• Investigation of operational incidents and development of corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure that all issues and incidents are reported, investigated, and documented.

• Log all relevant information into the CMMS.

• For all activities that require a permit to work, prepare the supporting documentation.

• Perform control room operations with regards to switching and isolation processes.

• 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.):

• Keep plant hazard analysis current and display thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards.

• Maintain required regulatory documentation.

• 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.

• Maintainan accurate record of process data, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in hazard and risk assessments, including HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control & Instrumentation Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in midstream and downstream management, distribution, and operations.

• Prior experience in gas industrial operations (piping and instrumentation, vessel, tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves).

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, 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.