Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities. We are looking for an Operations Manager to join one of our projects in Africa: Project: TBD Location: Africa Start Date: ASAP Kindly See Below The Job Description For This Position Mission ▪ Ensure the execution of the head office activities concerning pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up, test run, training, maintenance engineering, operation and handing over of the plant to the Client according to contractual requirements and project objectives in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule. ▪ Ensure compliance of the site activities for which is responsible with the established process and HSE requirements, while respecting the relative time and cost targets. ▪ Have overall responsibility and accountability for the efficient Commissioning/Operations/Maintenance Tasks Commissioning And Start-up Phase ▪ Ensure HSE procedures required for each activities/work phases are available and applied ▪ Contribute to Safety Walkdowns. In case of incidents contribute to investigations ▪ Participate to Pre Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR) ▪ Issue Pre-Comm, Comm and Start-up progress reports ▪ Manage Pre-Comm, Comm, Start-up &amp; Oper activities, coordinating different parties ▪ Ensure respect of schedule/budget, either during home office activity or at site ▪ Participate to risk/opportunity meetings ▪ Responsible for competency assurance/development of team ▪ Participate to plant handover process including preparation of Comm Dossiers ▪ Ensure transferring of the lesson learned to home office Operation Phase ▪ Responsible/Accountable for Prod Safe/efficient operations ▪ Maintain Client relationships ▪ Implement/maintain SMS, a Planned Maint System on Prod Equip according to Company SMS ▪ Arrange through Company for periodic internal/external SMS audits ▪ Ensure classification/statutory surveys are planned/conducted ▪ Ensure that the project under requirements of the national, international Laws (Classification society, IMO, Solas, ISPS code, MARPOL etc.) comply with the relevant regulation ▪ Ensure proper verification by the ISM overriding authority onboard of the vessels on the works relating to and affecting safety and pollution prevention ▪ Consult with/advise Client on operating costs. Responsible for operating costs recovery ▪ Prepare/obtain annual approval for local operating budgets. Review monthly financial forecasts/local expenses, take corrective action when potential budget overruns are identified ▪ Maintain continuous review of performance of Prod Equip and take corrective actions where performance falls below required/agreed standards ▪ Review/appraisal of staff perform ▪ Obtain all necessary technical/professional support for Operations in liaison with BL functions, Client, Local technical support, Consultants, Manufacturers, Vendors, Contractors ▪ Supervise performances of all Local subcontractors/Local agents ▪ Supervise all materials/personnel logistics related to prod equip operations ▪ Periodically review sub-contracts suppliers/sub-contractor performances ▪ Manage/approve subcontracting of local staff according to Company procedures ▪ Participate in definition/approval of office/vessel manning, staff remuneration and service conditions ▪ Coordinate/support Prod Facilities emergency situations together with corporate dept/Client ▪ Supervise compliance with class rules and flag regulations Pre-Operation Phase ▪ Support HSE Mgr for the preparation of HSE plan/procedures ▪ Prepare the Pre-comm, Comm and Start-up Plan ▪ Review contractual documentation/contributes to identify project risks &amp; opportunities ▪ Review test run procedure and operating manuals ▪ Define the procedure for mechanical, electrical &amp; process isolation control ▪ Defines Comm sequences and priorities to guide the project towards completion ▪ Support project for the schedule preparation and follow-up ▪ Prepare Licensor/Vendors schedule and assignment concerning the Comm Start-up and Test run activities ▪ Support project for the preparation of the subcontracting plan, prepare the technical specifications for subcontracting activities in its own responsibility ▪ Ensure Prod Facilities are suitable for practical/safe operation, maintenance/repair in line with Saipem procedures ▪ Liaise with the HR for appropriate execution of crew phase-in and crew training ▪ Ensure necessary materials for safe/efficient operation of unit are on board and in good order prior to comm. Monitor the setting up of planned maintenance ▪ Supervise preparation of all material pre-operations inventory budgets for materials and consumable spare parts and issue forecasts ▪ Produce/distributes periodic reports ▪ Timely review in liaison with corporate depts all oper/safety procedures/manuals ▪ Cooperate with the HSE in all aspects related to SMS What are we looking for? Languages: English Language skills required (and any other specified by Project) What We Can Offer To You 12 months contract (renewable). We offer 28/28 rotation based on 12 hours a day / 84 hours per week (12X7) Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance. Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals. Additional Information We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of SAIPEM companies unique. Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem. Find out more in our career page: https://gps.ncorehr.com/

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