Operations Support Manager

This role exists to support safe and efficient operations of the North Sea operated assets. The role holder manages the delivery of support activities to ensure production operations are delivered efficiently, meeting production targets and minimize operating costs, in compliance with all governmental and company regulations and legislation, policies, procedures and standards, including HSEQ and Competence Assurance. The Operations Support Manager provides tactical assistance to the Operations Manager and is responsible for maintaining an effective plan across 3M and 28D time horizons, competent work force, effective operating procedures and processes, Operational readiness for key activities including turnarounds, and operational solutions to arising issues. The operated assets are located in The Netherlands and the UK Southern North Sea and comprise of J6A manned facility and the Chiswick and Grove NUI’s. The operations support manager also acts as the operational point of contact for third party operated fields K1A, J3C and K4AD.

Role Deliverables and Responsibilities
§  Works with the Asset operations team to ensure that Operating procedures are maintained and appropriately utilised in support of safe and efficient operations.
§  Support development of and formulation of operations budgets and maintain oversight of commitments and forecasting within areas of budget control.
§  Ensure operating procedures are in place for non-routine operations including but not limited to Turnarounds, pipeline pigging or flushing operations, Maintenance and inspection activities requiring intrusive activities (breaking containment), Stop / Start programs and manage delivery of the TAR Prestart up Safety Review (PSSR).
§  Coordinate support activities of rotational field operations staff during office period to provide effective operations input to work management preparation, shutdown preparation etc.
§  Operations focal point for managing availability of processing equipment on the infrastructure including particular focus on produced water handling facilities. This aspect closely liaises with the Process engineers, Production Technologist and Reservoir Engineers.
§  Provide technical input to Process Hazard Reviews, Hazop / Hazid activities.
§  Provide technical input to the functional teams to develop common processes e.g. Control of Work etc.
§  Ensure Competence Management system compliance within the NL operations teams in order to maintain KPI of 85% compliance.
§  Ensure robust development and management of 3M and 28D plans to deliver safe and efficient operations. Manage application of Gate criteria and After-Action Review processes. Provide AAR feedback learnings into the planning cycle.
§  Liaising with the Asset environmental engineer manage implementation of LDAR programs and associated follow up actions in compliance with EU methane emission regulations.
§  Support development and maintenance of Asset people succession plan.
§  Carry out 1st line of defense operational audits within the field and manage where appropriate close out of Audit Actions.
§  Support MyHSE investigations and where required lead investigations identifying root causes and proposing appropriate actions.
§  Hands-on involvement on a case-by-case basis as needed to manage operational crises / operational performance challenges, in cooperation with other company departments and external third parties. Act as a central point of contact for direct reports in order to reduce the impact of emergency situations. Support Critical Incident, HSEQ and other post-crisis reviews and reporting processes, to add Operations insight, identify root causes and recommend action to prevent re-occurrence and minimize risk and loss due to production downtime, accident or injury.
§  Develop, maintain and extend contact with external stakeholders, including
partners, suppliers, contractors and other third parties, in order to develop effective relationships, promote customer satisfaction and support fulfilment of Operations objectives.
§  Primary focal point for third party field operational activities, managing monthly interface meetings with third parties including informing them about the progress of the agreements made with regard to daily production, shutdown planning and in case of foreseen production issues, in order to create optimal relationships and satisfaction.
§  Achieve and Maintain NVQ verifier competencies.
§  When Required Represent Spirit NL to advise decision-making authorities and promote the company’s point of view at relevant industry, government and advisory meetings. Actively participate in industry working groups including ElementNL workgroups.
§  As a member of the Installation Modification Review Team, provide operational expertise and insight to technical reviews of Installation Modification Proposals. Identify HSEQ or other operational implications of change. Filter, prioritize and assign responsibility of agreed production activities for the change and/or maintenance of production installations.
§  Identify opportunities within existing installations to improve efficiencies, bringing new insight and innovation. Initiate and contribute to process improvements, manage and monitor the implementation after approval of the Operations Manager, to deliver targeted process improvements, manage production more efficiently and reduce costs without compromising company HSEQ policies or standards or contravening government legislation.
§  One of two nominated deputies for the North Sea Operations Manager.
§  Performs nominated emergency response role/duties and maintains the necessary competencies to perform these duties on an on call rota basis.
§  Achieve and maintain competencies to act as OIM on J6A if required for periods of cover
 
CMAPP Commitments and HSE Policy
§  Promotes a positive Incident Free Workplace culture by driving HSES and process safety performance and regulatory compliance through adherence to company standards & procedures, including the CMAPP and HSES Policy.
§  Perform nominated emergency response role/duties and maintain the necessary competencies to perform these duties.
Working with People / Leadership
§  Establishes and maintains a working culture in line withcore values.
§  Is familiar with Spirit Energy’s Leadership Expectations – clearly demonstrates their own capability in line with these. 
§  Lives by safety principles and is passionate about having an incident-free workplace.
§  Builds and leads a high-performing team accountable for team performance and delivery as well as their wellbeing and development.
§  Leads and instils technical and professional excellence, ensuring capabilities remain in line with industry/discipline/function development and best practice.
§  Communicates and influences with impact, clarity and conviction, leading effective change and providing regular and appropriate team, business and organisation updates.  Consults and listens, taking on ideas, building rapport and enabling effective two-way communication. 
§  Leads the development and management of their workforce and resourcing plan effectively, within the strategic planning cycle, over a medium/long-term time horizon, ensuring employee wellbeing (holidays, working time, etc.) is given due consideration alongside business and cost requirements.  Manage shorter-term issues as they arise.
§  Is familiar with, communicates, supports, applies and adheres to Spirit Energy’s people policies and procedures. 
§  Emphasises the importance of environmental, social and governance criteria.  Proactively works towards making the organisation socially responsible in all aspects of its business.
Performance Management & Development
§  Leads the performance management process across their team; is clear on the strategic objectives of the organisation and communicates/clarifies the role their team plays in their delivery; ensures every employee has clear goals and objectives and are provided with continuous feedback in a timely, honest and constructive manner.
§  Role models and coaches their managers and teams in living the Values, demonstration of high standards of behaviour, performance management and employee development. Sponsors skills, competency and career development, in line with the organisation’s policy and process. Encourages development through lateral moves as well as challenging assignments and progression, fostering breadth and depth of skill and competency development.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
§  Recognises bias, conscious or unconscious and actively works to eliminate such bias from their own and others’ approach to their work and colleagues.
§  Actively seeks to encourage and employ diversity in their team and manages an inclusive workplace, bringing alternative perspectives, opinions and thinking to all aspects of their work.
§  Eliminates the use of everyday language that may leave others feeling excluded or discriminated against. Actively leads and encourages discussion, collaboration and positive actions on inclusion within their teams and amongst peers, which persuades and brings positive change when needed.
§  Creates equal opportunities for all and treats people equally and with consideration of protected characteristics.
 
Competencies and Qualifications
Non-Technical Competencies
§  Embeds Spirit Energy’s Leadership Expectations into their everyday work and interactions, continuously learning and developing these competencies for themselves as well as their teams.
§  A decisive leader who sets high standards and drives performance – leading through [senior] leaders to deliver through their teams. Is agile, flexible, open to challenge and able to challenge appropriately.
§  Great communication skills that informs/shares knowledge clearly and unambiguously, influences and persuades in a constructive way, sometimes influencing a change in the course of conversations, to gain agreement and collaboration.
§  Demonstrable experience in complex and ambiguous situations – able to adopt a calm and composed mentality that promotes proactivity and deals with disagreements, problems and issues in an open and constructive manner.
§  Leads and promotes organisational change; makes collaborative, high-quality and timely decisions; takes informed risks and learns from failures.
§  Builds and maintains a professional network, leads and contributes credibly to industry conversations on important issues; seeks to create and maintain good relationships internally and externally across various organisational levels; puts other people at ease and quickly builds rapport.
Key Technical Skills and Competencies
§  Proven operational experience and competence.
§  Deep understanding of process and occupational safety in an E&P environment.
§  Primarily short-term delivery focused, with ability to meet emerging and future business needs to deliver long term value through application of strategic thinking.
§  Ability to prioritise and manage complexity effectively.
§  Proven track record of integrating disciplines across the business.
§  Excellent communication skills, results oriented, proactive and adaptable, collaborative, decisive and motivated.
§  Demonstrated commitment to a strong safety culture.
§  Ability to deliver through influencing others.
§  Understanding of project management.
Education
§  Bachelor level technical degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
§  Direct industry relevant experience
§  Leadership experience and a track record of delivering results through others.
§  Proven relationship-builder – internally and externally

We encourage candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands to apply. For more information, please contact: Sharina Tedja Email: sharina.tedja@orioneng.com


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