Technical Manager in a Crude Oil Products Purchasing and Distribution Company

Adexen - Our client, an integrated supplier involved in purchasing, transporting and distributing crude oil products, is looking to recruit a suitable qualified candidate for the position below:   Job Title: Technical Manager Job Reference: 1364 Location: Abuja Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas Function: Operations & Production Essential Duties/Responsibilities and Related Activities

• Responsible for in-process and final inspection and laboratory testing according to specifications.
• Coordination of production, loading plan monitoring, quick product dispatch and quality control.
• Periodical inspection to each terminal to ensure proper implementation and use of equipment.
• Establish proper understanding with clients and our company by giving technical support if necessary; product demo to educate potential clients on site on application of our products.
• Pipeline connections, electrical installations, commissioning etc.
• Direct the technical aspects of production, checking and taking responsibility end to end activities.
• Test equipment in order to ensure proper operation.
• Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production.
• Confer with operations directors in order to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
• Manage the operation of equipment to produce from remote locations.
• Manage and oversee all bitumen and emulsion operations in terminals.
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs for operations equipment.
• Apply, develop, project execution, proper supervision and directive as per drawings.
• Advice all terminal managers on how to prevent and maintain equipment as instructed.
• Coordinate schedules for training, projects, installations and maintenance program.
• Ensure all terminals receive technical support on spare parts and repairs for operations.

• Provides technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation.
• Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
• Reviews work of development team.
• Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.

• Creates and executes development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Keeps project manager well informed of status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
• Ensures technical teams are contributing to our code library.
• Owns the development lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project.
• Communicates and enforces coding standards
• Performs code reviews and mentors junior developers.
• Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
• Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.

• B.Eng. in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 4 to 8 years industry experience
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Client Management.