Duties and Responsibilities

•   Understands MODEC Ghana’s operational activities and link business and training strategies
•   Coach and support Managers and Supervisors to deliver effective competency development program onboard
•   Develop, implement and manage the provision of training and competence management services to the FPSO Operations Team ensuring internal targets and expectations are met
•   Develop the operational skills and knowledge of the national workforce to operate the plant and facilities safely and efficiently
•   Consult with the stakeholders on the development of individual or team professional skills through a range of measures that aim to achieve current business goals meet future challenges and build capacity for change of national workforce to replace expatriate staff and operate the plant and facilities safely and efficiently
•   coordinate, facilitate and document all activities, which are required to develop national competency assurance & assessment; provide on-the-job training, coaching and assessment of operations mentors, assessors, technicians and staff. Particular focus is placed in training programs that result in internationally recognized certification of professional skills
•   Ensure all possible learning opportunities are made available to the staff through planned operational activities
•   Coordinate the offshore training of technicians and operational staff in line with the existing competence levels sufficiently to close the identified skills gaps and render personnel capable of applying the acquired skills to safely operate and maintain utilities as well as oil and gas production systems and facilities as required.
•   Manage the Succession Plan Process to ensure the transfer of necessary competencies to meet the local content requirement.
•   Identifying training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
•   Present, propose and be part of the designing and developing of action learning programs based on information management and ensure the widest possible practical work exposure is offered to all personnel.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HNC / ONC level in an engineering / operations discipline or trade equivalent (E)
•   TAQA Level 3 qualification or equivalent (i.e. A1, or D32/33) (E)
•   TAQA Level 4 qualification or equivalent (i.e. V1, or D34), or should be working towards it (E)
•   Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Learning and Development Practices. (E)

Experience:

•   Minimum of 10 years experience in training & development discipline or trade equivalent, experience with relevant international competence systems & frameworks working under a Safety Case regime. (E)
•   Minimum of five years experience in Operations or offshore environments with at least three years at a supervisory level. (E)
•   Proven coaching and mentoring skills related to the Oil & Gas industry (E)
•   General Contractor Management. (E)

E) = Essential requirement that must be met before a candidate is appointed
D) = Desirable requirement. Candidate may be appointed, with discretion, without full achievement of criterion but the indicated competence should be developed.

Team Working:

•   Adopt flexible working attitude to provide support across departments to ensure team success.
•   Conduct work group / toolbox briefings.
•   Create, maintain & enhance effective working relations and identify & minimise interpersonal conflict.
•   Maintain effective communication with Supervisors and other work groups.

Communications/Reporting:

•   To report any defect or inspection report to relevant Production Supervisor in a clear and concise manner and record all relevant information in logs as required.
•   Ensure a safe and comprehensive handover is given at shift or crew change with all pertinent operational and maintenance information to relevant personnel.
•   Provide required input to vessel meetings, planning, initiatives etc.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

•   Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with the Safety Management System, including vessel safety regulations and positively support all safety initiatives and improvements
•   Proactively contribute to delivery against HSE plans and improvement objectives.
•   Be aware of physical condition of plant & equipment to ensure technical integrity is maintained; raise issues and concerns identified.

Preference:

•   Preference shall be given to candidates who are willing to live and work in Ghana.

Benefits:

•   Rewarding team atmosphere  where   hardworking and effective employees have virtually  unlimited career advancement,competitive wage and benefit package

Location: Accra and Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may pick an application form and position description from any of our offices below for further details:

Accra Office:-

House No. 22B
Akosombo Street
Airport Residential
Accra, Ghana Office: +233(0)302215250

Takoradi Office:-

Haneer 4.
Airforce Base
Takoradi, Ghana.
Office: +233(0)332139006
 
Closing Date: 25 February, 2015

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. MODEC Ghana is an equal employment opportunity organization.