General Electric Jobs Ghana 2018

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Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO), BHGE Ghana JV

Role Summary:

The COO leads activities and initiatives with broad scope in order to assist the local team successfully meet all customer obligations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Specifically, the COO will be responsible for the following activities:
Monitoring the policies and procedures of the JV to ensure compliance with local Ghana requirements as well as the GE “Spirit and the Letter”
Monitoring, preparing and submitting periodic local content status reports to the local government and end customer(s)
Assisting the General Manager in the preparation and modification of the business plan for the Ghana JV
Managing the letters of invitation, permits and visas of field service engineers or partners that need to visit Ghana
Coordinating and dealing with the renewal of the permits, authorizations and licenses required for the JV to operate within Ghana
Lead the development of local content strategy and execution in partnership with matrix team members
Development of vendor base (in partnership with sourcing department) to provide value added suppliers in execution of scope for customer
Assisting the General Manager in the execution of the business plan for the Ghana JV”

Qualifications/Requirements:

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering is preferred
Strong understanding of the local Ghanaian requirements for the Oil & Gas sector
Significant Project, Construction, Field Engineering, Operations and/or Contract Management experience
High energy level – self-starter
Microsoft suite proficiency
Sense of urgency in dealing with issues and tasks
Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization
Ability to anticipate events and develop adaptive strategies / remedies
Strong skills in customer relationship building, facilitation, and matrix management
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills
Ability to drive and manage change in a dynamic environment
Quality and cost driven
Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location

Desired Characteristics:

Willingness and ability to reside in Ghana on a permanent basis
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent from an accredited university or college/or equivalent
Proven years of experience in project management or operational role