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Wednesday 5 February 2014

Tullow Water Management Supervisor vacancy

Tullow Water Management Supervisor vacancy



Location :Field Operational Sites, Kenya 28/28
Job purpose
The Tullow Field Water Management Supervisor (WMS) will be based at site within Tullow’s acreage in North West Kenya and is responsible for the effective integration and execution of all Field Water Management activities associated with Water Management of all water activities including but not limited to water well drilling, completion installation of water support and delivery systems. This position is a key support role to the Field Operations Supervisor (Field based) and represents the support face of Tullow water activities in the field.
The role contributes to business unit success by ensuring that all Field Operations based Water activities which support day-to-day exploration and appraisal operations, as well as early development planning, are integrated and managed in an efficient and timely manner.
Key to this role is interfacing between the various roles in the Field and the respective Tullow site supervisors to ensure that supporting activities are executed in compliance with Tullow Oil Kenya Policies and Guidelines. The WMS also has a responsibility in ongoing production operations issues and important interface role between Social Performance, Asset Protection, EHS and site operations where required.
The position works closely with supporting functions to ensure technical and non-technical issues associated with the successful delivery of the exploration and appraisal work programme are appropriately managed with, and reported to, key internal stakeholders. It works cross functionally to support early integrated planning and execution of site based activities.
Responsibilities /Key Objectives:
  • Supervise all field based Water Systems activities in support of exploration and appraisal
  • Ensure that operational planning takes account of non-technical above ground risks, trends and events that may negatively affect Tullow Kenya’s ability to execute the agreed (or proposed) work programme.
  • Provide a support role for well site civils activities, particularly in the pre-planning and execution of construction of new Water Management sites and flowlines.
  • Ensure adequate minimum / maximum equipment and spare onsite at all times
  • Develop, maintain and follow maintenance schedule for all water management systems equipment and spares
  • Provide overall supervision of HSE across all field activities including rig-less activity, but some interface with water rig-based activities are to be addressed with this position.
  • Ensure that all water management systems and produced water disposal are installed and operational, taking the experience and lessons learned from other operations and industry best practices into consideration
  • When requested, provide Operations assistance and input to the development project planning.This includes assistance with site surveys, layout planning and infrastructure planning for future operations
  • When requested, Provide Operational support and input into detailed design of current and future developments
  • Provide supervision and operational assistance of early works for water management for community and operations and development project such as early construction of infrastructure
  • In consultation with OR&A Engineer, ensure a “Readiness for Start Up Plan” for all necessary approvals, systems and procedures for are developed and appropriate supporting documentation is in place
  • Provide operability advice for the development designs, and operations planning as required
Leadership & General Management
  • Provide operational leadership for supporting functions based at site.
  • Build local capacity through mentoring and coaching activities.
  • Develop and maintain strong team work with the Operations teams as well as other functional teams such as Civils, EHS, Asset Protection and Social Performance.
Experience and Education:
  • Extensive experience of supervision of oil & gas operations, of which ideally some time has been spent in remote desert locations.
  • Proven experience, with a combination of operational and business assignments with focus in a supervisory and management role
  • Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
  • Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in this area.
  • A Supervisor responsible for the achievement of delegated objectives through the organization and leadership of a team.
  • Very good knowledge within the Oil & Gas sector including water reservoir management, maintenance, field logistics, construction, commissioning and start up.
  • Experience of supervising a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in a remote location
  • Effective communication and organization skills. Commitment to safety and permanent improvement
  • Good understanding from a technical and operational aspect of water drilling rigs and water well completions

Skills:
  • Proven track record of planning
  • Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels
  • Proven ability to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion
  • Ability to integrate non technical risks in into business and project planning as required
  • Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis
  • Practical knowledge and understanding of water Drilling operations
  • Experience and understanding in working with a variety of cultures and nationalities is essential

To apply and get more details log on to
https://career012.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=TULLOW&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=8861&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&_s.crb=QiBNOxp91EAhwCNdRw8ABhBi%2bTI%3d

Junior Chef vacancy

Junior Chef vacancy

Job Details

Our Client is a Luxury Lodge located outside Nairobi currently recruiting a Junior Chef.
Key Roles
  • To run and successfully manage a department / section i.e. Fish, Meat, Pastry, Larder
  • Ensuring and enforcing the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation within the establishment and the designated area of work.
  • To assist in making the F&B a profitable department
  • Relieve other positions if needed i.e. Off day, sick day or other
  • Will be required to work in all areas of the kitchen
  • To apply all principles of cooking within the kitchen
  • Schedule of Events
  • To lead the subordinates, suggest possible new measures, means and ideas to the Chef on duty,
  • Supervision of the food production for all food requests and other special requests in accordance with the lodges standards
  • In exceptional situations, to support the department and section, duty hours may be extended until the work is completed and also if the required/delegated work has not been achieved.
  • To help train in the proper handling and maintaining of all equipment within the Kitchen and area preparation, thus insuring the proper up keep of all equipment and the prevention of damage and loss of property.
  • The rotation of all perishables on a daily basis, making sure that all containers are properly labeled, wrapped and stored
  • You will be required to carry out extra duties from time to time within the kitchen framework.
  • To attend all kitchen and staff meetings.
Key result area
  • Food production should be done to the highest quality and standard of the hotel and the guests’ expectations.
  • Ensure that the reputation and image of the food outlet of the hotel be sustained and improved all the time.
  • Food service, handling and production should be done to the highest standards, thus creating a consistently high quality of standards
  • Maintain an excellent reputation in the eyes of the guest, management and staff.
  • To contribute to a contented, challenged and stable brigade.

Requirements

  • Qualification in Food Production
  • 2-4 Years experience in a similar position
If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV online

http://careers.n-soko.com/jobs/junior-chef-nairobi-nairobi-area-61813628-d

Tullow oil Water Resources Manager vacancy

Water Resources Manager vacancy (8881) Tullow oil

The Water Resources Manager position is a residential position based in Tullow oil head office in Nairobi, Kenya reporting to the Tullow Kenya Business Unit Operations Manager and is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the company’s water resources management plan. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and assisting in leading projects to develop policy recommendations on complex water resources management issues.
The Manager will be responsible for implementing improved monitoring and analysis methods and for preparing and presenting reports of findings and recommendations. This will include developing strategies, policies and programs to enhance groundwater resource opportunities and project implementation. Responsible for managing and integrating a wide variety of functions and programs, and for identifying and planning for future water resource activities for Field Operations water requirements which includes but is not limited to sustainable water supply for oilfield camps, general isolated community water points and oil & gas drilling operations.
The Water Resources Manager will be experienced in water resource planning, be a strong administrator and leader, and have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. The ideal candidate will be innovative and creative in planning, developing, and implementing programs and working collaboratively with other public and private entities. One of the main goals is to search out Kenya surface water sources, and interact with or without Kenya national support, in finding out what is available and work with the Government of kenya (GoK) as well as the Turkana County Government (TCG) to sort out our needs if no groundwater is found nearby. The Water Resources Manager will provide, where applicable, professional engineering input in the investigation, planning, design and construction of structures, including improvements for groundwater wells and water production, storage and distribution facilities, as well as providing coordination and direction to technical engineering staff. He/she will assume varying degrees of responsibility for the engineering requirements of water system operations, pipeline distribution systems, groundwater wells, pump stations and treatment facilities. In addition the position will be responsible for the management of activities associated with all water activities including but not limited to water well drilling, completion, installation of water support and delivery systems. The role contributes to business unit success by ensuring that all Field Operations based Water activities which support day-to-day exploration and appraisal operations, as well as early development planning, are integrated and managed in an efficient and timely manner.Key to this role is interfacing between the various functions within the Kenyan Business Unit as well as the hydrogeology team based in Tullow’s head office in London

Responsibilities /Key Objectives:
  • Experience in hydrogeology, well operation and design is highly desirable
  • Professional engineering experience in water system planning, design and construction, including evaluating groundwater wells.
  • Planning, design, construction and rehabilitation of groundwater wells and production facilities
  • Developing water distribution and/or treatment systems and facilities
  • Supervise all field based Water Systems activities in support of exploration and appraisal
  • Ensure that operational planning takes account of non-technical above ground risks, trends and events that may negatively affect Tullow Kenya’s ability to execute the agreed (or proposed) work programme.
  • Ensure adequate minimum / maximum equipment and spares onsite at all times
  • Develop, maintain and follow maintenance schedule for all water management systems equipment and spares
  • Provide overall supervision of HSE across all field activities, but some interface with water rig-based activities are to be addressed with this position.
  • Ensure that all water management systems and produced water disposal are installed and operational, taking the experience and lessons learned from other operations and industry best practices into consideration
  • When requested, provide Operations assistance and input to the development project planning.This includes assistance with site surveys, layout planning and infrastructure planning for future operations
  • When requested, Provide Operational Water support and input into detailed design of current and future developments
  • Provide supervision and operational assistance of early works for water management for community and operations and development projects such as early construction of infrastructure
  • Provide operability advice for the development designs, and operations planning as required
Leadership & General Management
  • Provide operational leadership for supporting functions based at site.
  • Build local capacity through mentoring and coaching activities.
  • Develop and maintain strong team work with the Operations teams as well as other functional teams such as Civils, EHS, Asset Protection and Social Performance.
Experience and Education:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in (ideally in Chartered) Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Extensive experience, of which ideally some time has been spent in remote desert locations, with a combination of operational and business assignments with focus in a supervisory and management role
  • Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
  • Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in this area.
  • A Supervisor responsible for the achievement of delegated objectives through the organization and leadership of a team.
  • Experience of supervising a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in a remote location
  • Effective communication and organization skills. Commitment to safety and permanent improvement
  • Good understanding from a technical and operational aspect of water drilling rigs and water well completions