Manager Gas Operation

Job purpose

To plan, direct and manage the supply, production, storage, and dispatch activities of the LPG plants, CNG operations and ensure adequate level of storage and production in a cost-effective way that meets ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards and client satisfaction. Also monitor third party transportation activities and plan the maintenance and shutdown of the LPG & CNG sites and review plant modifications, expansion projects and other related proposals and coordinate during execution.

Ensure effective utilization of company resources (manpower & equipment), inventory control, quality control and safe handling of equipment and products.

• Oversee development of annual, quarterly, and monthly production plan based on the sales forecast. Ensure that production targets as per the sales requirement and implement processes and procedures consistent with ISO requirements to enhance production and achieve the required targets within given time frames.
• Guide team leaders in identifying, selecting, and arranging LPG supply demands as per market requirement. Oversee liaising with concerned departments to ensure the availability of plant and equipment and spare parts. Advise the criticality in terms of specifications, lead time, cylinder stock and LPG bulk inventory.

• Review and control all the activities of both the LPG plants in terms of production, staffing requirements, overtime and all related aspects of production are conducted in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner within ADNOC Distribution’s policies, procedures, financial controls, and governmental regulations.
• Oversee to ensure the agreed production targets of LPG cylinder refilling and LPG bulk loading are met and monitor third party transportation activities to ensure the gas orders are delivered on time to the right customers and to ensure bulk propane and butane collection from refineries and delivery of the same to the customers / end users as per the agreed schedule.
• Review production statements in coordination with Gas Technical team on a regular basis to ensure proper communication of production status to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all LPG plant facility operating policies and procedures with continuous reviewing and amending the same as required. Ensure that all equipment operating manuals and standing orders, standard operating procedures are up to date and available for operation personnel.
• Coordinate with all concerned parties within Production Plants Division all matters related to the gas cylinders and bulk activities to meet the set targets in accordance with company’s procedures and service level agreement, considering the planned shutdowns.

• Manage planning, coordination and supervision of the operational activities and assigned personnel and perform management functions established by senior management.
• Manage gas purchase agreements (GPA) with the main gas suppliers including joint meter readings, GRNs and calibration of custody transfer equipment.
• Oversee and lead liaising with gas suppliers to ensure availability of products as per requirements and ensuring quality of product as per ADNOC Distribution’s guidelines.
• Review daily CNG operations to ensure that product storage, receipts, and deliveries by pipeline are accomplished efficiently, product stock loss/gain is maintained within the agreed limits, and daily inventory analysis and reporting for CNG stocks, consumables, spares for plant & equipment etc. are carried out on timely basis.
• Develop, lead, manage, maintain, and implement CNG operations standards, procedures and specifications of all operational activities ensuring that latest approved technologies in line with best industry practices are applied and compliance with international standards and established company procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Ensure all safety precautions and following of PTW procedures prior to commencement of the work and rigidly adhere to all work instructions during all stages of the work at CNG…