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| Oryx GTL Ras Laffan, Qatar Ref: GP570-137 |
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The RoleThe RoleTo review Oryx GTL's IT requirements from an operational and strategic perspective, determine short and long term requirements for the organization, and ensure effective operating systems and associated subsystems are in place for the smooth execution of Oryx GTL's core organizational functions; provide necessary technical support for maintenance of these systems. Software and Hardware Application Management: • Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate software and hardware applications for the organization in line with identified needs, quality standards and systems criteria. • Plan and coordinate installation and upgrading of hardware and software programming and system design including appropriate computer networks, internet and intranet accessibility, system connectivity of all servers etc., with appropriate vendors in order to ensure alignment of the same with the organizational strategy and necessary directions. • Perform continuous testing of Oryx GTL's operating systems to ensure optimal performance and functioning; troubleshoot and resolve all identified complications and errors. • Ensure the continuous availability of basic IT systems and user access for all Oryx GTL's employees (i.e. email, intranet and internet access, printing capabilities etc.) in order to ensure smooth and adequate operations. IT Operations Procurement Process: • Assist in providing input during the procurement of IT Operation resources from a technical aspect whilst adhering to Oryx GTL's policies to ensure an uninterrupted delivery of quality goods and / or services in a cost effective manner. • Assist in the negotiation with IT service providers on software purchase, customization and implementation for Oryx GTL's in line with the organizational best interest. • Provide assistance in the interpretation of the technical aspect during the procurement process with IT Operation service providers through the request for proposal developments or competition invitation documents, as need be, in order to remain abreast with Oryx GTL's needs. • Assist at providing input during the search, initiation of contact and short listing process of IT Operation service providers from a technical standpoint in order to gain an in-depth understanding of their respective delivery capabilities. Service Support Management: • Abide to Oryx GTL's problem mandate stipulated in the policies and procedures manual so as to ensure a satisfactory troubleshoot of problems at hand. Service Delivery Management: • Ensure the IT & T Operations / Networks availability and capacity management in order to remain abreast with Oryx GTL's business needs. • Ensure the robustness of IT infrastructure links amongst Oryx GTL sites so as to ensure continuous connectivity amongst participants. • Ensure the continuity management activities are available in order to ensure business continuity during abnormal working conditions. Information Security Management: • Ensure the secure operation of Oryx GTL's IT & T (systems and services) in order to safeguard Oryx GTL¡¦s IT & T infrastructure. • Record and maintain hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security information. • Ensure security of networks and data, and ensure regular backups of information stored on all servers and system configuration. |
RequirementsRequirementsMinimum Qualification: • Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Minimum Experience: • 5 years in providing IT & T Operations with a working knowledge in IT software and hardware application; preferably in the Oil & Gas. Job Specific Skills: • Time Management • IT Applications • Planning and Organising • Business Skills and Understanding • Operations Systems Knowledge |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyRising from the desert with great speed and efficiency is the gas to liquids production facility, ORYX GTL, a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum (51%) and Sasol of South Africa (49%). The first of a series of planned GTL production facilities that will deliver on the declared ambition of the State of Qatar to become the GTL capital of the world. |
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