Area Lead 1 & Deputy Package Manager Seaowl Group

Reporting to: Industrial Area Package Manager
Division: Upstream Project
Location: Kampala based, with frequent visits to Site

ACTIVITIES
2. To participate to technical meetings during the detailed design
3. To provide support and expertise and contribution to the progress of the detailed design and procurement engineering
To participate to construction meetings and guide the resolution of construction related issues linked to his/her area
5. To participate to the Project HAZOP/SPOT and PTR and other audits and technical reviews, including coordination of Project answers and final resolution
6. To ensure proper reporting for his/her area and to highlight critical issues to the Industrial Area Package Manager
7. To contribute to improving the project lessons learnt and personnel skills
8. To contribute to the advancement of working methods and tools within his speciality
Organize and participate in internal and with Contractor technical meetings, challenge the EPSCC Contractor, monitor and promote value engineering to contribute to cost saving
10. Promote alternatives design to optimize works and schedule
11. Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports for his/her area in coordination with Industrial Area Package Manager
Identify and evaluate changes to basis for design, as early as possible, anticipate problems in his/her area
13. Promote local content initiatives together with the National Content team and Offsites & Drilling Interfaces Package Manager
14. Work closely, as required, with the Facilities Engineering Manager and lead DCC to ensure that the engineering deliverables, in particular the Class 1 from the EPSCC Contractor are reviewed and commented within the contractual timeframe
15. Work closely with the disciplines lead to ensure adequate follow-up of procurement and later coordination of equipment and material integration in the facilities
16. Organize the monitoring of the inspection plans for the equipment and material supplied for his/her area and ensure follow-up until such equipment and material can be released and incorporated to the Plant on site
17. Work closely with the construction team to coordinate his/her area’s activities during construction
Organise regular visit on site for progress review and coordination purpose with Company construction teams and Contractor project teams on site
19. Manage the planning of the area with the support of the planning team – SIMOPS/COMOPS management process for the Industrial Area and implement it on a day-to-day basis during construction for his/her area
20. Review and prepare input to variation orders
21. Anticipate potential claim from the contractor and alert the Industrial Area Package Manager. Propose approaches and elements of negotiation
22. Participate to the budget preparation and provide input to the project LOP for the part related to his/her area

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Qualification:
Engineering degree

Experience:
1. Minimum 12 years oil & gas experience with significant relevant multi-discipline engineering experience in EP industry is required to provide the necessary overview of the business, with experience in planning or project engineering
2. Proven track record of result deliveries in challenging project environments
Experience in the delivery of multi-discipline work packages including engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
4. Strong technical, analytical, innovative and commercial skills
5. A good experience in planning, budgeting and managing interfaces
6. Thorough understanding of the risks and the technical/commercial issues associated with the development of oil and gas projects
7. Some experience of construction onshore or offshore with a good understanding of the construction constraints and implications for the project development
8. Conversant with International, group engineering standards, as well as HSE standards
9. Good communication skills and an aptitude for taking initiatives are essential, as is the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
10. Ability to manage the relationship with key stakeholders