Team Leader

Job purpose

To lead, direct and manage activities of CNG & Hydrogen Operations department ensuring safe, economic, smooth and timely distribution, availability and supply of CNG to ADNOC service stations and customer sites throughout the UAE. Ensures effective utilization of company resources (manpower, equipment), inventory control, quality control and safe handling of equipment and products.

Job specific accountabilities

CNG operations management

• Manage, lead and monitor the CNG & Hydrogen operations on the daily assigned tasks in addition to imparting the required training and mentoring for the team members.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the operational activities and assigned personnel. Perform management functions at the level established by Senior Management.
• Manage the Gas Purchase Agreements (GSA) with the main gas suppliers including joint meter reading, GRN’s and calibration of custody transfer equipment.
• Oversee and lead liaising with gas suppliers to ensure availability of products as per requirements. Ensure quality of product is as per ADNOC distribution guidelines.
• Review daily CNG & Hydrogen 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 & Hydrogen 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 are taken and PTW procedures are followed before the commencement of the work and the instructions are rigidly adhered to during all stages of the work at CNG stations.

Remains fully conversant with all international developments in the field of natural gas, CNG technology and CNG trailers operations. Investigate, identify, evaluate, benchmark and implement best practice in natural gas business.

• Provide technical support and training to supervisors and operators for safe operation of CNG & Hydrogen stations.

Equipment maintenance

• Approve maintenance and shutdown of the CNG & Hydrogen plants & fuelling stations. Ensure that approved maintenance procedures are followed by the concerned department in maintaining plant & equipment to ensure their operational reliability, availability and optimizing facility utilization for the business requirements of ADNOC Distribution.
• Review all operation and maintenance projects to ensure planning, organization and supervision, verify completeness and ensure that facilities delivered are safe, reliable in view of different natures, diversity of each system, equipment & facilities and the complexity of the technology involved.

Expansion and new projects

• Responsible for up-gradation and development of company’s infrastructure and existing CNG & Hydrogen facilities. Identify and communicate the needs to Head Office for modifications and/or improvements to the CNG operations facilities and review modifications, expansion projects, project costing etc.
• Coordinate and follow up with EPD on the progress of any new projects concerning the CNG Operations & Hydrogen Department and ensure that all the necessary support is provided at location for their timely completion.
• Ensure proper commissioning of new equipment and re-commissioning of overhauled/repaired equipment in time to minimise downtime of equipment.
• Participate in project reviews like HAZOP, HSEIA, HAZID and Risk Assessment etc. as and when required.

Contractor management

• Monitor the quality and progress of work performed by the contractor to ensure that work is completed as per company policies for technical, safety, quality and environment are correctly addressed. Identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions to ensure smooth and timely completion of the project at optimum cost.
• Evaluate potential contractors and suppliers and their services for the various CNG & Hydrogen services as required.

Distribution management

• Oversee the overall process of distribution planning and management to ensure prompt delivery of products to service stations and bulk customers as per requirements in coordination with Sales, Regions divisions, including preparation of daily distribution program, timely delivery and adherence to delivery schedule, clearance of any pending/urgent deliveries etc.
• Act as Authorizing Engineer for the CNG stations and CNG trailers operations and maintenance-related activities and participate in the development of non-routine live gas operations procedures and provide support during emergency response situations.
• Participate in emergency and incident standby as a key team member. Ensure effective accident investigation and follow-ups for action and recommendation timely closeout.
• Attend and participate in project and engineering related meetings as required.

Performance monitoring, control and optimization

• Monitor the budget and continuously review manpower and operating expenses of CNG operations, transportation costs, inventory losses etc.
• Continuously review the various cost elements/heads and develop & drive initiatives for increasing productivity, reducing the overall cost of operations.
• Organize and manage operations audits as required to ensure compliance with requirements and incorporate approved recommendations.

Others

• Review and propose change of management recommendations to senior management for approval and implementation.
• Liaise with statutory bodies such as Civil Defence, ESMA etc.

Minimum qualification

Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical/Mechanical or in any related discipline.

Minimum experience, knowledge & skills

• 10-12 years of experience in CNG plant operations and maintenance role, including 3-4 years in managerial responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High problem solving and decision making ability.
• Effective planning and organization capabilities.
• Good knowledge of English language. Arabic language will be a positive advantage.
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.

Outdoors 40%
Revenues/Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct reports: As per organization chart
Indirect reports: As per organization chart