Operations and Training Manager
WTS Energy GABON SARL
Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months
Key Achievements
• Successfully developed and implemented the “Goal Zero” and “Workforce performance Management” systems, increasing overall safety and organisational performance.
• Established a comprehensive training center that offers a variety of in-house trainings, leveraging the expertise of both local and international trainers and training organizations. This initiative has strengthened the skills of our workforce and has been instrumental in promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Set up the Hydraulic Workover Unit project, achieving a remarkable one year without LTI record (total 8 years LTI free), and increasing production by 1000 bbls/day.
• Achieved a remarkable eight year without LTI for WTS Energy Gabon
• Took over general responsibility to manage the Own & Operate project for the Client, managing over 200 employees across various departments, and successfully increased the number of jobs by 30% within a year.
• Ensured compliance with the Company's nationalisation plan, exceeding targets and reaching 99% nationalisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensuring general HSE compliance
• Following-up on training matrixes both for Company and Clients, to ensure all compulsory certifications are timely obtained
• Ensuring Service and Staffing Continuity, delivering any complying with set of Monthly KPI values internal for Company and External for the Client
• Remaining in charge of operations workflow continuous improvement
• Maintaining direct and regular contact with In-Country and International Clients, Suppliers and Employees
• Liaising with Client Representatives when required for handling requests and queries
• Responsible for In-Country Team Performance delivery and Competencies Development
• Following and executing Company’s nationalisation plan (currently at 94%- above targets) by delivering learning capability and competence assurance strategy
• OPEX and Financial reporting Compliance
Drive productivity of client company’s staff and contractors by piloting the implementation of the Workforce Management System focussed on training, development, and performance.
Reinforce organisational commitment to system by coaching and advising senior management, clearly communicating benefits. Champion full integration of the Workforce Management Programme by engaging and informing associated parties and interfacing between office and field employees. Support employee improvement and development via facilitation of local training and refresher initiatives centred on quality service and performance management. Deploy and enhance customisation of competency applications by directing Improvement Programmes. Liaise with training providers, assuring various management needs are met, whilst training system users.
Bolster effectiveness of programmes and initiatives by leading the building and customisation of the system portal, community, management, and resources based on specific client requirements
Ensure nationally and internationally recognised certifications are current through the arrangement of necessary training courses
Deliver financial oversight by preparing, establishing, and monitoring budget for training courses
Reporting to Asian Area HR Manager, Market Operations Manager and working closely with Company's Head Quarter
Key Achievements
•Successfully implementing the Field Training Program “Schlumberger Fixed Step” for 250 employees throughout Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and taking care of talent retention
•Reached full integration of Company’s e-Learning system in Australian region
Responsibilities
•Managing the implementation of the global-scale Competency, Training & Development plan for business area;
•Managing a career growth program for home-country staff to transition to the multi-specialist career path.
•Developing employee training program and materials resulting in increased customer service and sales growth;
•Providing leadership, mentorship, applicable training and overall guidance for 250 employees resulting in a consistent yearly increase in the overall competency rate for the business area;
•Facilitating local training/refresher initiatives for managers, and employees in quality service and performance management, resulting in an increase in quarterly sales goals;
•Certification trainings delivered resulted in 90% pass ratio and technical training delivered resulted in 80% exam pass ratio for year 2015;
•Managing mentoring program including frequent site visits, internal audits, on the job training (OJT) reviews and customer surveys;
Reported to Segment Training Manager
Key Achievements
•Successfully completed the multi-million project: “Organization of geological and chemical training laboratory for business segments in Schlumberger European Learning Centre (HSE and LEAN project);
•Successfully completed the project: “Segment Training Cost Savings (elimination of non-productive time)”. $250.000/annum of investments savings using LEAN methodology in training system
Responsibilities
•Identified areas of weakness and training requirements within the company, including operations, first-line supervision, technical, management development, interpersonal and communication skills;
•Developed appropriately tailored training plans, determined course content to improve staff and company efficiency, effectiveness and performance;
•Provided a positive and professional environment while presenting educational lectures and conducting group sessions;
•Monitored and analysed staff performance throughout, determined program effectiveness and implemented any improvements as required;
•Courses included HSE, Soft skills, Oil & Gas, Geology, Drilling, Drilling Equipment and Sensors, Pore Pressure, Well Control, Formation Evaluation, Database Management and Quality Assurance & Control.
Reported to Opreations Manager
•Formulated and developed strong, professional relationships while liaising with major clients, including British Petroleum and Total, managed an operating budget;
•Supervised a staff of 40 local and 17 international employees, provided quarterly business reviews;
•Monitored site conditions, ensured appropriate suitability for running tools and full compliance with assembly and testing procedures;
•Monitored and controlled service inventory in cooperation with the operations manager, ensured that sufficient orders are placed with suppliers when required.
Reported to Field Service Supervisor
•Managed the business unit, with full responsibility for personnel, equipment, supplies and maintenance
•Coordinated between clients and personnel, ensuring all well control, integrity and safety procedures are fully adhered to as well as observing high standards of professional conduct
•Provided expert technical advice and guidance regarding drilling, well, equipment and site operations
•Ensured full data integrity and reliability while recording, monitoring and processing data and parameters,
•Composed detailed tecnical documentation
•Managed team of four engineers and oversaw project execution and tool maintenance to ensure service quality and safety expectations were met or exceeded;
•Provided accurate activity monitoring, analysed geological samples and accurately processed all data obtained;
•Consulted with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues;
•Conducted periodic testing and maintenance of sensors and equipment to ensure safe, correct and efficient operations.