Natural Gas Infrastructure Inspector - Energy Commission

The Energy Commission seeks a result-oriented individual for the position Natural Gas Infrastructure Inspector.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Natural Gas Infrastructure Inspector will be responsible for inspecting natural gas infrastructure across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and manage the Natural Gas Inspection Team, under the direction of the Director, Inspection and Enforcement.
• Develop and implement annual programmes for periodic inspection and monitoring of natural gas infrastructure.
• Review inspection findings of natural gas infrastructure operators, and demand
  necessary corrective measures (where necessary).
  Recommend enforcement action by the Commission for violations of the regulations.
• Monitor and review performance reports, operation and maintenance plans of licensed entities in the natural gas industry for compliance with relevant rules
  and regulations.
• Monitor construction of natural gas infrastructure to ensure compliance with permit requirements and regulations.
• Oversee inquiries into incidents/accidents and submit accident/incident reports including recommendations for new measures to improve safety.
• Develop compliance database of players in the natural gas industry in Ghana
• Monitor and enforce all non-compliance issues.

• Assist in the development of new regulations for the natural gas sector in Ghana.
• Recommend policies for the efficient, economical and safe supply Of natural gas in Ghana.
• Coordinate research and surveys into the development and utilization of natural gas.
• Develop and implement programmes to enhance awareness of licence/permit requirements among personnel in the gas sector.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc. Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Plus a relevant Master's degree.
  
• A minimum of seven (7) years post qualification experience in design construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service Piping systems.
  
• A minimum of two years in supervision of inspection activities.
  
• A working knowledge of pipeline repairs involving defects, evaluation and welding repair methods iS required. Experience in inspection of construction and maintenance projects according to guidelines and regulations is also required.
  
• Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification or similar certification in Gas infrastructure inspection will be an advantage.
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate ethics and integrity;
  
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good organisational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
  
• IT literacy skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with little or no supervision