Database Administrator at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industry. We supply consultants to projects and operations of our clients and perform outsourcing services such workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. Our clients are based globally and offer a myriad in oil and gas and energy vacancies. WTS Energy positions in any phase of the project lifecycle; from Geoscience, Drilling Management and Supervision, (FEED) Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start UP, Operations and Maintenance. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Code: WTGA03952

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job description Database Administrator

• Ensures QC and loading of digital log data to Asset Databases.
• Applies rigorous data management procedures.
• Primarily responsible for maintaining data integrity and accessibility to Petrophysical, Geoscience Reservoir Engineering, and Production Technology data bases.
• Ensures that prescribed guidelines for data Management are adhered to, and promote the application of these guidelines by users.
• Liaise with IT department to maintain adequate infrastructure service levels in support of storage of Asset Management data.
• Maintain and ensure integrity and update of Asset Management digital / analogue data store.
• Responsible for arranging and managing smooth and timely data transfers , Regulatory Agencies.
• Keep an inventory of available data and data transfers.

Key Performance Indicators/Performance Goals

• No fatalities, Zero LTI’s.
• Accurate and timely monthly reporting on status, cost and schedule (both actuals and forecast).
• All contract tendering and awards in place in accordance with Project schedule (in so much as these can be controlled by PMT).
• Full project delivery in accordance with agreed overall schedule and budget, and to level of quality as required by Company standards.
• Both NAPIMS and AFE approvals secured ahead of making commitments including any revisions.
• Project Closeout reports to be issued no later than 3 months after startup.
• Formally close-out all contracts within 6 months of Project startup.
• Accountable for the execution of assigned projects typically ranging from $US 10 – 100 million.
• Responsible for engineering/construction contracts ranging from $US 50,000 upwards.

Requirements Database Administrator

• Degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in project, engineering and construction management in the upstream oil and gas industry (both onshore and offshore).
• Previous direct experience in offshore facilities construction work, especially installation of platforms and laying pipelines, as well as working on facilities expansions where simultaneous production and construction operations are required.
• Previous experience of working in Nigeria is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience working internationally is a prerequisite.
• Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project ).

Key Competencies Requirements:

• The ability to communicate well and get along well with other team members and functional peers, the ability to work independently within an integrated team and the willingness to seek guidance when needed are essential.
• Good understanding of Petrophysical, Geoscience and Production Engineering data architecture.
• High computer literacy.
• A good knowledge of different evaluation and Data Management packages.
• A degree in any of the Engineering disciplines, Geo-sciences: Geology, Geophysics or Surveying and Applied Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Five years oil and gas industry experience, including data management experience for a minimum of two years. Experience in Petrophysics and/or Geoscience evaluations will be an advantage.

Terms & Conditions Database Administrator
Long Term Contract Position

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2014

How to Apply
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