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Operations Superintendent-05473

As an experienced Operations Superintendent for major offshore projects, this individual is responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely overall operations input into the Liwan Project Engineering and Resource Development designs. The Liwan Project is a deepwater offshore project located in 1,500 meter water depths in the South China Sea, offshore China. Reporting to the Operations Manager - Husky Oil China Limited, the successful candidate will require substantive experience in subsea engineering and operations, with an ability to optimally recover the field's hydrocarbons in the most economic and reliable manner to ensure the maximum value of the resource is achieved. The successful candidate will also lead the development of the project's operations and maintenance strategies as well as the establishment and execution of a staffing strategy for the project. Once the project design is complete and construction has begun, this role will transition to China Operations - S.E. Asia - and the successful candidate will assume preparation of commissioning procedures and operational readiness activities. The Operations Superintendent will also provide expert input regarding offshore operations, risk identification and mitigation, safety and environment, etc. He/she will work closely with the Business Unit, delivering fit for purpose well designs and facilities within an approved budget, and will provide innovative strategies and solutions to maximize value for the Company. The Operations Superintendent will be located initially in the FEED Contractor's offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a period of approximately 6 - 8 months, with later relocation to where the project will be managed - at this time - S.E. Asia.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

* Provide operations input into the Liwan Development functional and detailed design
* Champion operational integrity which contains 14 elements of well-defined aims and expectations to effectively manage risks associated with the business and create a safe and secure workplace. Ensure understanding and compliance of all operational integrity objectives
* Ensure appropriate operational inputs to technical, scope, cost estimate and management reviews/audits and follow up on assigned actions
* Establish HSE objectives and metrics, ensuring a progressive culture is maintained towards accountability around accomplishing agreed upon targets.
* Report and regularly communicate issues of critical importance to the Liwan Sr Project Manager, Husky South East Asia.
* Provide input to the relevant sections of the Overall Development Plan (ODP) for the project; fully support the business unit in the approval process
* Manage, review and approve relevant FEED Contractor deliverables ensuring all deliverables meet operational requirements
* Develop apex cost estimates for the Development as input into budgets and economic models
* Provide input to the deepwater subsea facilities design and resource development strategies. Employing Husky's philosophy on asset integrity and loss prevention, ensure that operability and maintainability are incorporated in all decisions
* Ensure operations is fully integrated to ensure the offshore fields are optimally developed to fully recover hydrocarbons reserves in the most economic manner, so that the development plan is fit for purpose and operationally sound
* Develop site specific Operations and Maintenance philosophy and strategies
* Develop Commissioning and Start-Up Procedures, manage and implement all operations readiness activities to meet first gas requirements
* Develop and implement a recruiting strategy, staffing plans, budgets and, as appropriate, commence recruiting and readiness for project execution
* Ensure the safety of all staff and contractors on site during operations

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

* A Bachelors Degree in Engineering with either a Masters or Doctorate being considered an asset
* A Professional engineering status
* A minimum of 20 years experience in offshore operations management on a global basis
*A minimum of 15 years experience in subsea developments and operations
*An excellent, proven practical understanding of project and cost management principles and best practices
*Familiarity with subsurface and reservoir engineering relating to field development
*Proven track record as leader in international offshore project environment
*Knowledge of up to date Risk Management practices
*A minimum of 15 years experience working physically offshore in operations
*A minimum of 5 years living and working outside the candidate's "home country"
*Knowledge of up to date business processes and best practices as utilized in international offshore project execution
*Strong performance-driven leadership
*Proven communication and team building skills
*Proven innovation skills
*Strong business focus
*above average written and spoken English skills
*Ability to read and speak Mandarin is a definite asset
*An external network within the offshore engineering and operations community is a definite asset

Work Location: Indonesia, China, Malaysia
Job Category: Offshore/Marine

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