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.