- To coordinate the daily activities of the Well Testing Base, ensuring efficient management of personnel, equipment, materials, logistics, documentation, and operational support required for well testing projects.
- The role is responsible for maintaining operational readiness, ensuring compliance with company policies and HSE standards, and supporting the timely execution of well testing operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Coordination:
- Coordinate daily activities at the Well Testing Base to ensure smooth operational execution.
- Ensure that equipment and materials required for offshore and onshore well testing operations are available and ready for deployment.
- Liaise with the Operations Manager and Field Supervisors on operational requirements.
- Monitor equipment mobilization and demobilization for field operations.
- Ensure proper planning and coordination of personnel and equipment for crew changes and project assignments.
- Provide regular updates to management on base activities and operational challenges.
Equipment and Materials Management:
- Monitor the availability and condition of well testing equipment, tools, and accessories.
- Ensure equipment is properly stored, inspected, maintained, and certified where applicable.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Team to ensure timely servicing and repair of equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment movements, usage, and maintenance history.
- Monitor stock levels of consumables and operational materials.
- Initiate requests for replenishment of materials to avoid operational delays.
Personnel and Crew Coordination:
- Coordinate the availability and deployment of well testing personnel for field assignments.
- Maintain an updated database of personnel competencies, certifications, and training records.
- Ensure personnel possess valid offshore safety certifications and other required training before deployment.
- Coordinate crew changes in collaboration with the Operations and HR Departments.
- Monitor personnel attendance, leave schedules, and availability for operational assignments.
- Ensure field personnel comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Logistics and Mobilization:
- Coordinate transportation and movement of equipment and personnel to operational locations.
- Liaise with logistics providers, vendors, and relevant departments to facilitate mobilization.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is available before equipment and personnel are dispatched.
- Coordinate accommodation, travel arrangements, and other logistics requirements for field personnel.
- Monitor the timely delivery and return of equipment and materials.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of base operations, equipment inventory, personnel deployment, and material usage.
- Prepare periodic operational reports for management.
- Maintain records of equipment inspection, maintenance, and certification.
- Ensure proper documentation of equipment transfers and field returns.
- Maintain an organized filing system for operational documents.
- Report operational bottlenecks, equipment shortages, and other issues requiring management attention.
Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE):
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and operational procedures.
- Promote safe working practices within the Well Testing Base.
- Ensure personnel use appropriate PPE when carrying out base activities.
- Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
- Participate in HSE meetings, inspections, and audits.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and safe storage of equipment and materials.
Cost and Resource Management:
- Monitor operational expenses associated with base activities.
- Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs without compromising safety and quality.
- Minimize equipment downtime, unnecessary rentals, and avoidable logistics expenses.
- Monitor the use of company resources and report wastage or misuse.
Requirements
The job specification outlines the qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes required to perform the role effectively.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, preferably Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or related disciplines.
- A degree or qualification in Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management may also be considered.
- Relevant professional certifications in project management, logistics, or operations management will be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in Oil and Gas operations, preferably in well testing or oilfield services.
- Experience in coordinating field personnel, equipment, and operational logistics.
- Experience in equipment inventory management and maintenance coordination.
- Previous experience in a supervisory, administrative, or operational coordination role.
- Knowledge of offshore and onshore operational requirements will be an advantage.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
The successful candidate should possess:
- Good understanding of well testing operations and associated equipment.
- Knowledge of equipment mobilization and demobilization procedures.
- Understanding of offshore operations and crew change procedures.
- Knowledge of equipment inspection, maintenance, and certification requirements.
- Good inventory and warehouse management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant operational software.
- Good report writing and documentation skills.
- Understanding of HSE policies and procedures in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Ability to coordinate multiple operational activities simultaneously.