Job Summary
The Head of Engineering and Operations is responsible for Operations strategy execution and performance monitoring in Axxela’s Regional Business.
He/She ensures operational efficiency, asset integrity, and world-class service delivery to customers, ensuring business growth and profitability across the Regional Business Locations. He/she shall be responsible for managing and developing Operations Account Team Leads and Facility Engineers by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies and in addition provides technical direction and structure for Axxela’s Regional Business.
Specific attention is given to processes and systems, quality, health & safety, fiscal management, compliance, business performance management measures, creation of value adding business relationships/ networking, work culture enhancement, internal communication and consensus-building.
The incumbent leads the design and implementation of power facilities construction projects, using the standard build process including evaluation of alternatives, scoping/cost forecasting, project plan development, design, construction, commissioning and project completion, as appropriate.
The job holder is expected to effectively influence and manage the direction and implementation of projects safely by supervising the project teams (internal and contract personnel).
Job Details
Scope of Responsibility and Accountability:
Strategic
Reviews current gas and power sector regulations and policies, identifies necessary adjustments for compliance with new requirements, and secures executive approval for implementation.
Serves as chief advisor and strategist, offering essential support to Axxela’s executive management in identifying business and operational risks and resolving associated challenges.
Communicates key information to the Managing Director, Regional Business and relevant stakeholders across the SBU as regards marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management, and the provision of high-quality customer-focused products and services; such information is obtained through effective relationships and interactions within the business environment and directly with customers, technical and operating partners.
Collaborates with the Managing Director to expand Axxela’s regional business outreach and enhance referral networks, establishing robust technical and operational partnerships. These alliances are crucial to driving Axxela’s growth as a regional leader in integrated power and gas supply.
Operational
Provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated operational management programs; oversees surveys, ROW and other permit processing activities.
Participates in the formulation and execution of the Vision and corporate level strategic plan including those for business growth, financial management and operating efficiency
Ensures the effective integration of the Company’s strategic plan with its day-to-day operations and in so doing regularly interfaces with the Group and individual operating entities within the Group to determine areas of mutual collaboration towards the achievement of Group objectives.
Develops and fosters effective collaboration between the various functional areas/departments, and individual members of staff (within Axxela and other Companies in the Group) to ensure an integrated approach to providing high quality products and services to customers, thereby fulfilling Axxela’s mission and enabling the Company meet set goals and objectives.
Maintains overall responsibility for the development of comprehensive Operations management strategies.
Ensures smooth and efficient operations around the distribution and supply of Gas and Power to consumers, including the management of all related resources and assets associated with daily operations.
Ensures timely responses are prepared to queries from regulatory authorities as regards any aspect of operations.
Ensures customer inquiries are effectively handled.
Collaborates with Axxela’s leadership and management team to drive cost reduction, increase revenue, and optimize asset utilization, while ensuring product quality and meeting output targets and objectives.
Manages the performance, career development, welfare and motivation of employees directly within the Technical Services functional area.
Makes decisions and acts on behalf of the MD Regional Business in their absence, performs other duties as assigned by the MD.
Requirements
1st degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field with a minimum of second-class grade.
Minimum of 15 years cognate work experience, the last 5 of which must have been in a Senior Management role within a reputable and structured oil & gas business environment. Work experience in the region is a plus.
Experience handling Gas pipeline construction and operations, power plant development and operations are required.
Proficiency in both English and French is required
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