Site Manager

Energean is an independent E&P company focused on developing resources in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. With presence in nine countries Energean is operating production, development and exploration assets with an excellent HSE track record. 

The company has an approximately 70% gas weighted portfolio with more than 800 MMboe 2P reserves and 2C resources and our flagship development assets are the multi-tcf Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel. 
Energean is committed to sustainable development and to be a net zero emitter by 2050 contributing to the global net zero target. The company also strives to meet United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its day-to-day operations and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives. 
Being an equal opportunity employer and valuing diversity Energean does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.  

Summary:
With reference to the Comiso II mining concession operated in Italy by Energean Sicily, the concession includes the Comiso gas field, which hosts a gas processing plant, a production well, and a power generator used for electricity generation and subsequent sale, utilizing the gas extracted from the reservoir. The Comiso gas plant is an EMAS-certified site. The Comiso production site is manned 7 days a week from 08:00 to 17:00, with 24/7 coverage ensured by Energean Sicily personnel and, when required, by contractor staff. Both ensure the safe and continuous operation of the facilities, maintaining full functionality of process logic systems, compliance with legislative requirements, and the production targets set by the company.

Within this context, the Site Manager operates to ensure all the above-mentioned aspects, guaranteeing full regulatory compliance of the production site and overseeing plant operations and the entire production process, including services and utilities. To this end, following a formal appointment signed by the Mining Concession Holder, the Site Manager acts as Worksite Supervisor (Sorvegliante) for the Comiso II site in accordance with mining regulations (Legislative Decree 624/96). Accordingly, the Worksite Supervisor is responsible for monitoring the implementation of all legal and regulatory requirements related to the protection of workers’ health and safety, ensuring their full application. The Supervisor ensures a continuous presence at the worksite and, regarding safety oversight activities, reports directly to the Direttore Responsabile (Responsible Director).

This role is administratively and hierarchically placed within Operated Fields Production and therefore also reports to the Operations Manager. In carrying out the duties of Worksite Supervisor, the role reports directly to the Responsible Director of the mining concession, as defined by the safety organization chart. The Site Manager oversees a team consisting of Production Operators, who are responsible for the operational management of the facilities. The activity will be carried out on weekly shifts from 08:00 to 17:00, except in the event of operational needs and/or site emergencies requiring on-site management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operational management of the Comiso II production site, including gas production, power generation, and gasoline production.
• Coordination of site operations and maintenance activities, ensuring both operational efficiency and safety compliance.
• Management of all administrative documentation for the Production Site and preparation of the forms required by regulatory authorities regarding production data, incident statistics, gas quality, waste management, and any other documentation necessary to ensure the site’s regulatory compliance.
• Supervision of plant operations and continuous monitoring of production processes, safety systems, and utilities.
• Issuing all instructions necessary to safely isolate equipment and plant sections in order to carry out specific inspection or maintenance activities.
• Monitoring and oversight of plant systems to prevent any type of environmental pollution.
• On-site supervision of work activities to ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
• Acting as Plant Responsible Person to ensure the safe execution of activities, evaluate residual risks for each specific work task, and prepare the corresponding work permits.
• Periodic management of all plant safety systems, with responsibility for verifying the full functionality of each device as required by applicable regulations and inspection/maintenance plans.
• Management of Production Operators involved in plant operations, providing clear and specific instructions to support the safe and efficient operation of the facilities.
• Active participation in the emergency response team and contribution to the activation and implementation of emergency plans.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical/industrial diploma.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role involving the operation of industrial plants within the oil & gas and/or petrochemical sector. Experience as Plant Manager/Responsible Person is preferred.
• Knowledge of the main principles of plant operation and process management, as well as regulations related to safety and environmental protection; knowledge of mining regulations and waste management is also considered an asset.
• Knowledge of safety-related plant regulations (PED, ATEX, LDAR, etc.).

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to integrate and work effectively within a team.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work based on priorities.
• Proactive approach.
• Positive mindset.
• Emergency management skills and adaptability to change.

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This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.