Specific ResponsibilitiesThe Maintenance Advisor position at Apache will be part of the Production Operations team and will work on a 28/28 days at the company's field location.
The Maintenance Advisor, in conjunction with the EGPC counterparts, is responsible for delivering Maintenance Excellence; assuring asset integrity and improve plant reliability through strategic planning, scheduling and TQ-execution of maintenance activities of KPC’s equipment and facilities in a safe manner to maximize reliability and production.
- The Dep Maintenance GM is a lead company presence in the field(s) and expected to lead and drive four main areas: safety, production delivery, OPEX management/reduction and CAPEX optimization & savings.
- In conjunction with JV appointed counterpart, accountable for maintenance excellence. The day-to-day maintenance of all main Gas Plants in WA (KAL, UMB) incl. main gas wells and pipelines. Total production >205 MMSCFD & >47.5 k Bo.
- Lead and champion (process) safety as the #1 priority; initiate & support (process) safety improvements, drive adherence to processes (incl. SOP’s, MOC, override etc), proactive support SD-planning and readiness, and asset integrity initiatives.
- Conduct audits and participate incident investigations, root-cause analysis, risk assessments and ensure actions are driven to completion.
- Schedule and execute KPC’s maintenance program (hands on if necessary) including PM/CM’s, engine exchanges, overhauls, equipment inspections, plant TA’s, etc. as per manufacturer or API guidelines and operational requirements using a CoCMMS.
- Strategize & coordinate scope of work, scheduling and critical path activities with other KPC departments and outside vendors to minimize impact and achieve safe execution.
- Develop and establish a disciplined maintenance program for equipment PMs, engine exchanges/overhauls and plant turnarounds safely. And robust to drive backlog done.
- Lead reliability improvement plans, bad-actor management, repeat failure elimination through RCA’s, optimize maintenance strategize based on equipment criticality.
- Provide strategy & solutions to optimize run times, reduce costs, minimize downtimes and maximize production.
- Co-develop & manage maintenance budgets and forecasts, ensuring cost control.
- Manage contractor performance, ensure safe execution and (cost) effective execution.
- Track inventory via the Oracle to ensure the necessary spares are available or ordered & delivered on time. Review min/max levels to ensure right stocking levels.
- Develop & maintain an aligned Facility Status Report (incl. backlog, runtimes, reliability/availability etc). Provide critical day-to-day updates to APA Field Managers & APA Maintenance Mgr.
- Accountable for maintenance related KPIs including equipment availability, PM/CM-compliance, backlog, cost-control and maintenance related production deferment.
- Assist in development/training for maintenance staff, incl. on the job training
- Support expansion of DOF (Digital Oil Field) project
Qualifications & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
- College/University degree in discipline relevant to oil and gas industry.
- 15 to 20 yrs hands on relevant experience in (major) Oil & Gas processing-facilities.
- 8 years of supervisory experience in working with multiple disciplines including safety, engineering, operations, and maintenance to deliver various projects
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in troubleshooting, maintenance strategy development and execution of (major) PM/CM of rotating equipment (pumps, recip & centrifugal compressors, turbines etc).
- Experience in scheduling and executing shutdowns / turnarounds in a major industrial facility involving multiple disciplines and outside vendors.
- Effective communication both within the field and with Cairo to coordinate work with Production Operations, Maintenance, Asset Integrity, Facility Engineering and Projects to optimize resources and minimize downtime and deferrals.
- International experience and experience in an international JV is a strong pre.
- Strong leadership & communication skills, ability to multi-task and forward plan project requirements, self-starter in identifying stategies, opportunities.
- Demonstrable ability to drive accountability, challenge (contract) underperformance and follow through till full completion in complex operating environments.
CompetenciesThe successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
- Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
- Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
- Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
- Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company OverviewOur primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.
Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.
The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.
Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.
We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.
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