Sub Regional LPG Technical Advisor at Puma Energy

Main Purpose:

The main purpose of the position is to:

•  Accompany Puma Energy LPG business development across Africa
• Provide LPG technical support to countries as the subject matter expert

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nature and scope of activity

• Support countries to implement LPG business development plan
• Review existing or new sites operated, rented or under hospitality and ensure operation safety, including during due diligence phase
• Where needed, design scope for facility upgrade and/or maintenance
• Provide technical inputs to Procurement for vendors selections
• Follow up project execution and commissioning
• Conduct field audit and ensure statutory inspections and review are performed in line with industry standards and Puma requirements

Role key success factors

• High ethical and integrity mindset
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on time lines
• Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
• Flexible and pragmatic
• Capable of analyzing problems, making decisions within delegation of authority and solving timely
• Proactive planning and prioritization

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering field (NQF 7+)
• At least 5 years’ proven experience LPG project, technical, engineering or maintenance manager role
• Ability to work in autonomy and collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Flexible and ready to be on the move on short notice to assist the business where and when required across Africa
• Self-management, motivated and customer satisfaction oriented
• Fluent in English. French and/or Portuguese will be an advantage