Maintenance Manager-(O and M) - Onsite Kellogg Brown & Root International Inc.

Roles of the Maintenance Manager

• Leader & Decision-Maker – Oversees field maintenance, manages teams, and make key maintenance decisions with targeting no disruption to operations.
• Strategic Planner – Support development and support maintenance strategies to maximize output and reduce downtime to operations.
• Safety guardian and role model – Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Resource Allocator – Manages manpower, equipment, and budget to optimize productivity.
• Communications – Ensure communications with Operations and management with maintenance that could impact production and targets or production directly.
• Problem-Solver – Quickly addresses maintenance related operational disruptions, equipment failures, or emergency situations.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Management.

• Plan, organize, control and overseas maintenance activities in line with strategy.
• Ensure Maintenance is executed in line with maintenance plans.
• Minimize downtime and optimize use of facilities, plants, wells, and equipment.
• Review and assess maintenance requirements for production strategies and any planned outages or TARs.
• Manage emergent production outages to ensure most efficient resolution and restarts.
• Monitor KPIs such as production rates, efficiency, and operating costs.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards and regulations.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Promote a safety-first culture among staff and contractors.
• Conduct and participate in site walkdowns with team and representatives.
• Support Emergency Response plans and exercises per requirements liaising with HSE and ERT teams.
• Focal for maintenance critical issues, ensuring communications with site management and stakeholders.

People & Team Management

• Manage, supervise, motivate field staff and contractors.
• Plan and manage manpower availability and work rotation requirements.
• Manage disciplinary issues, conflicts, and performance reviews.
• Promote skill development and succession planning in line with localization targets and development programs.

Financial & Resource Control

• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.
• Monitor maintenance operating costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure efficient maintenance procurement and inventory management.
• Support assessment ad approval expenditures within set limits.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international oil & gas industry regulations.
• Maintain all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications.
• Liaise with government bodies, partners, and community stakeholders.

Technical & Maintenance Oversight

• Coordinate with team and operations for preventive and corrective maintenance of field equipment targeting no disruption to production.
• Facilitate process for technical modifications and upgrades.
• Support / liaise with engineering to solve operational challenges related to equipment’s and requirements impacting production.
• Ensure integrity of all systems from maintenance measures and strategies.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular maintenance reports to senior management and stake holders.
• Analyze maintenance completion data and suggest improvements.
• Communicate field performance, risks, and challenges.