Position Announcement No.: PA-17-2022
Re-opening Date: April 6, 2022
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Prioritized Candidates: FSM Citizens
Excellent Career Opportunity
Vital FSM Petroleum Corporation (“Vital”) is a progressive state owned enterprise that values diversity and inclusiveness, and is committed to harnessing the local talent of Micronesians. We are the largest supplier of energy in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Nauru, owning, operating and/or leasing eight fuel terminals, forty-five storage tanks and pipeline systems, and a fleet of sixteen bulk trucks and aviation refuelers across Micronesia. We safely manage over 40 ship-to-shore cargo-receiving operations and over 440 marine bunkering activities per year and in full compliance to marine bunkering standards.
Vital is committed to transitioning from fossil fuel-based to renewable-based energies to help combat climate change and the adverse impacts it plays on our environment, and, as part of this strategic shift, is in the process of becoming a major supplier of renewable energy in Micronesia.
We operate in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, Nauru and Guam. Our Nauru and Guam facilities operate under Vital Energy, Inc. The company employs some of the best people in the industry, and has a mission to develop and train our people to be the best at what they do in the region. We are currently seeking the right candidate for the position of:
Maintenance Supervisor
The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Asset Integrity Officer and managing Vital’s Asset Maintenance & Management Office (AMMO). This position is also responsible for identifying key areas of asset and infrastructure improvement and effective supervision of Maintenance staff. S/he will report to the Asset Integrity Officer.
Essential Job Requirements
Principle accountabilities of the Mechanic will include:
1. Effective supervision of the maintenance operations
• Appropriate and timely assistance provided to the Asset Integrity Officer for:
o The preparation of accurate OpEx operational and CAPEX capital budgets
o Identifying key areas of infrastructure improvements based on service orders attended to by direct reports
o Formulation, development and implementation of operational and maintenance plans for the Maintenance operations
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all the major repair and maintenance works developed, reviewed and revised where required
• Effective planning, prioritization and successful organizing of the following ensured:
o Service orders effectively prioritized and managed
Timely completion of work orders delivered with minimal effect on operations
o Work schedules provided for the relevant Maintenance staff
o Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works under the guidance of and in consultation with Asset Integrity Officer
o Required fittings, materials, tools & machinery availability.
o Workforce planning and staffing schedule for the Maintenance staff
• Quality and timely supervision of direct reports ensured
o Sound and timely technical advice provided to the relevant officer ensured
o Technical assistance to relevant officer and Maintenance Staff for all relevant maintenance and repair works ensuring full compliance with Vital’s Standards and OHS Practices at all times
• Work progress for the Maintenance operations effectively monitored and reported to superiors
o Areas of staff performance and service delivery improvement identified and resolved appropriately
• Full compliance with SOP, legislative, regulatory and international standards delivered by staff
o Ensure all the Repair and Maintenances are carried out according to set policies and procedures of Vital and appropriate regulatory entities, etc.
Work procedures, work personnel are OHS compliant
Availability of OHS (PPE) gear for workers maintained at all times
Work area risks identified and effectively mitigated/managed
• Strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including the public, and Vital departments established for:
o Timely and successfully resolution of all complaints by customers within the stipulated timeframe delivered
Effective complaints resolution/management system implemented and continuously strengthened
• Effective documentation ensured and maintained at all times
o Duly completed worksheets while working with various Vital & hired plant hires in carrying out the Maintenance operations works delivered and maintained
• Robust analysis of Maintenance data collected by staff encouraged and ensured, with well-informed decision making ensured
o Data reviewed, refined and reported to the Asset Integrity Officer with relevant recommendations
o Data accuracy and integrity maintained at all times
• Effective monitoring and recording all Vital’s assets given to Maintenance subordinates delivered
• Timely raising of materials requisition and coordination with stores for timely purchase and delivery ensured
o Material availability maintained at the required level at all times
• Quality research and proposals on innovative processes, technologies etc. that are applicable to Vital’s Maintenance operations led and/or reported to superiors
• Culture of process improvement encouraged within the Unit
2. Effective Human capital management
• Effective oversight and on-the-job training for staff delivered
• Maintenance staff highly motivated and productive
• Training needs for staff effectively monitored in partnership with the Asset Integrity Officer and appropriately addressed in consultation with the HR Office
• Relevant performance measures established for staff, timely performance appraisals carried out and action items (for both strengths and weaknesses) resolved in consultation with the HR Office and other relevant parties
• Disciplinary actions carried out in consultation with the HR Office and in full compliance with all relevant laws, legislations and internal requirements
3. Timely, relevant and compliant reporting
• All internal and external (if any) reporting requirements in regards to Vital’s Maintenance operations fully understood and correctly executed
o Robust and relevant periodic reports prepared and submitted as and when requested. This includes monthly reports as required by Management
o Superiors provided with useful information combined with analysis and interpretation, for the purpose of decision making
o Ad-hoc information request by superiors addressed in a timely manner
4. Teamwork and cooperation
• Cooperation within the team and greater function/department encouraged
• Cooperation across functions/departments ensured
• Collaboration and leadership to achieve relevant organizational targets and goals
• Other related duties assigned by the Asset Integrity Officer effectively and efficiently addressed
5. Organizational values and expected behaviors are promoted and demonstrated at all times
• Support of the environment aligning deliverables to organizational values and strategic directions ensured
• Organizational values and good corporate and governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured
S/he is to ensure that all tasks performed are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s operating procedure guidelines.
Knowledge & Experience
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Salary
We offer an excellent remuneration package, a structured career development program, and an opportunity to work in a performance-oriented enterprise.
E-Mail CVs and applications to employment@fsmpc.com or hand-deliver/mail hard copies to our Corporate Office. The Employment Application can be downloaded here, or can be picked up at our Corporate Office in Pohnpei and at any of our Terminals. Applications will be screened, with only shortlisted applicants contacted for interviews. This job announcement will remain open until filled.
The FSM Petroleum Corporation and Vital Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer