Shift Charge Engineer

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

D ivision / 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 will   be responsible for   maintaining   the safe, reliable, and efficient operation s   of the   gas   conditioning   plant   by   optimizing   diverse processes to   facilitate   the proper   production of   n atural   g as   l iquids   while 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  F or  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 equipmen t and other machinery such as the pumps, compressors, heat  exchangers, towers,  and valves ,  etc.  

Support in the d evelop ment of  project specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for process-related activities.  

Conduct technical studies and analys is  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.  

Maintain   an  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 i ndustrial  o perations ( p iping and  i nstrumentation,  v essel,  t anks,  h eat  e xchangers,  p umps,  v alves ).  

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.