Satellite Supervisor

Job Purpose

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• The Satellite Supervisor is responsible for providing production and first level maintenance support for base operations. The Satellite supervisor supports the OTL in all matters related to managing the day-to-day priorities and ensuring safe delivery of business priorities.
• Satellites H&I are located approximately 80km NE of Qatar in the Arabian Gulf in an offshore environment with imposing limitations to work delivery.
• The satellites are supported by in-field vessels with transfer systems installed. Whilst H has a small accommodation, all meals are provided by the vessels, and crew may be expected to be accommodated on the support vessels when off -shift. I Location has no accommodation and hence all personnel are accommodated on the support vessels. Crew change is completed by vessel transfer to main complex (usually B Location) and then Helicopter transfer to Doha.
• The position is offshore based on a rotational scheme.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leading a team of up to 6 people: technicians, crane operator(s) & trainee(s) to support the safe delivery of production volumes.
• Providing production-related field support activities for campaign and base operations.
• Acting as Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader in the event of an incident to ensure minimal harm to personnel, environment (including Oil Spill Response) and assets.
• In cases where OTL is not present on site, acting as the On-Scene Commander in the event of an Emergency Response.
• Contributing to the development and review of all risk assessments to ensure that hazards have been identified, adequate mitigations are in place and risk has been reduced to ALARP.

ACTIVITIES

• Ensure safe delivery of core business through active management of Base Operations routine, Level 1 Maintenance tasks and core operational activities while also integrating the execution of Campaign and Project activities.
• Act as the Permit Controller to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Permit to Work process and company requirements.
• Act as an Isolating Authority to ensure that all isolations are designed, implemented, removed and managed as per Company Policy and Industry Best Practice.
• Acts as the Operating Authority delegate.
• Provide the OTL with analysis and comment on production volumes, opportunities and risks in order to improve business performance and reduce risk.
• Prepare Permit to Work packs to ensure all hazards have been identified, risks have been mitigated and there are no conflicting activities.
• Participate in satellite Daily Permit Meeting to ensure strict compliance with company requirements and safe execution of all platform work activities.
• Consult the 5-week IOP plan on regular basis to ensure isolations are proactively prepared and to identify alignment of works to optimize equipment outages.
• Provide visible leadership, direction, coaching and support to team members to ensure production targets are met and production / reinjection volumes are maximized. Maintain high levels of housekeeping, in particular prior to demanning of asset so that oncoming teams can commence work in a safe manner.
• Motivate and inspire staff in the execution of their responsibilities to drive a performance culture and encourage innovative thinking around process safety and production optimization.
• Perform internal audits of risk management systems to drive compliance and continuous improvements.
• Support the OTL in the implementation of relevant company policies, standards and processes to ensure employee safety and comply with legislative requirements.
• Represent NOC appropriately and in accordance with code of ethics when interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote NOC core values by being a safety role model, showing trust, respect and commitment, fostering collaboration across the organization.
• Promote cost consciousness across entire network of stakeholders to embed a strong cost culture.

Safety and Compliance

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and ensure all activities comply with NOC standards and Life Saving rules.
• Conduct toolbox talks (TBT), safety observations (DTSI), and participate in risk assessments and permit to work reviews for process operations and SIMOPS (eCoW). Encourage and empower IF+ Champions within the department to speak up, raise HSE related concerns and improvement opportunities related to the safety of the site and the team.
• Ensure proper isolation, flushing, and depressurization procedures are followed during maintenance or project interventions, maintain high environmental and process safety standards, including spill prevention, flare management, and produced water discharge & re-injection compliance.
• As a key member of the Emergency Response team, maintain a state of readiness to respond to any situation in line with NOC Incident response and management procedures.

Competencies

Education

Education :

• In line with industry requirements.

Certification

Certification: 

• Management of Major Emergencies.
• Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader.
• Advanced First Aid.
• Basic Cause Tree Analysis.
• Oil Spill Principles and Management Level 1.
• Must have all industry standard pre-requisite certifications to allow travel offshore (Medical, BOSIET etc).

Experience

Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in O&G production operations.
• Supervisory Experience: Experience of leading others desirable (Lead Tech or Equivalent).
• Management of Emergencies / Crisis Situations: Experience as part of wider response team desirable

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Thorough understanding and application of industry process safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to set and implement operational objectives, drive performance and foster a performance culture.
• Highly motivated, flexible in approach and with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work with large teams in a complex and multicultural environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Computer literate with skills in SAP desirable.