Senior Supervisor (Operations / Maintenance / Asset Integrity) - Services Forcados Terminal at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Supervisor (Operations / Maintenance / Asset Integrity) - Services Forcados Terminal

Location: Warri, Delta
Start Date: 11th April 2025

Job Summary

• The purpose of the Operations line support is to assist in the development and competence assurance of Production personnel working on SPDC assets (operations, maintenance, and inspection). 
• This role will be active in the implementation and continual improvement of Capability support for safe and reliable operations. 
• The Operations line support will provide training and competence development support and assessment. They will also co-ordinate the training and assessment schedule for Operations Technicians, Contractors, and Trainees.

Responsibilities
Specifically, he/she will:
Implement worksite-based learning programs for all field-based technicians:

• Identify training needs and learning opportunities using previous experience and self or assessor led gap analysis and develop an individual plan to address competency gaps.
• Encourage a focus on learning to look for and make proper use of technical information, applying engineering knowledge and following proper procedures to complete a task safely and efficiently.
• Prepare activity plan of practical learning for personnel by securing routine and ad hoc work activities from production site supervisors/planners.
• Ensure that practical learning events are aligned with the new Competence Development Toolkit recommendations as they become available.
• Support the design and use of Competence Development Toolkits as they become available for each discipline.

Support compliance with SPDC Competence Assurance requirements and Shell group FLBM (Frontline Barrier Management) standards:

• Support the terminal in ensuring that FLBM elements and other HSSE certifications for staff on HSSE critical role are assessed, tracked and validity maintained.
• Ensure any local Assessment portfolios are kept up to date, as per the Production Unit requirements.
• Support terminal assets in their compliance with OPITO Competence Assurance manual.
• Identify formal training requirements of technicians in line with the existing competence development strategy in SPDC and taken as input into L&D plans

Experience:

• Academics University degree or OND/HND
• Age < 55 years
• Must have significant experience with hands-on or supervisory competence in Operations/maintenance or asset integrity discipline experience from previous work in the Oil & Gas Industry in Nigeria (Min 10 years). 
• Must have demonstrated significant experience in terminal operations.

Technology:
Platforms:

• Adept at working with enterprise Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Skype); SharePoint, etc.

Soft skills required:

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and listening skills who respects and values opinions of others
• The ability to create and maintain cordial working relationships with colleagues
• Good Communication & team-working disposition.
• Good organizational and Networking skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and a fast learner and teacher.
• A commitment to professional development, and a Continuous Improvement mindset.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is Swamp West based accessible via water and Air
• The job activity to field period is daily on 12-hour (7am to 7pm) on a 21-day work cycle
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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