Senior Shipping Engineer at Total Nigeria

TOTAL is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. "We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly motivated. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!".

Total E & P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) is a leading Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company and a subsidiary of the Total Group. The company is in a growth phase, and as part of its expansion activities, welcomes applications from suitably qualified Nigerians for its Oil & Gas Production Operations Training Scheme facilitated by a Training Company. During the training programme participants will be on a Training Contract and on successful completion of the training programme would be considered for the usual recruitment process leading to employment in TEPNG.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Senior Shipping Engineer

Ref: 10058579
Location: Nigeria
Business: Exploration & Production

Job Description

• The Job holder adheres to the H3SE rules
• Be in constant alignment with H3SE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or avoid pollution
• The job holder manages the Compliance:
• Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with all internal Company rules (including OPS/CA guide to conduct) and all applicable laws and regulation (JV rules, Country laws...)
• Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per company requirements and local government regulations
• Organize, structure and coordinate company referential compliance in Freight Forwarding activities and report gaps
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the applicable procedures
• The Job holder participates to the planning, coordination and organization of the Freight forwarding entity
• Consolidate the planning related to shipments and customs clearance of goods
• Coordinate international logistics, specifically for project shipments from material origin across the world to delivery at reception facility in Nigeria under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the company rule.
• Help supervise and mentor Freight Forwarding officers and Graduate Freight forwarding officers on a day to day basis
• Monitor the freight forwarders to ensure compliance to the statutory requirements for material importations are adhered to
• Assists Transit Manager in the Contract Committees during the CFT
• The Job holder liaises with Métier partners and third parties for the Freight Forwarding entity
• Liaise with base logistics, reception and warehousing personnel to ensure efficient operations and cargo deliveries
• Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment classification in conformance to the statutory requirement
• Liaise effectively with government agencies e.g NAFDAC, Customs, NPA in the bid to secure relevant permits and approvals for importation activities.
• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from the suppliers, freight forwarders, airlines, banks and government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents. Optimize the activities of third party service provides and evaluate their performance
• Ensure that all import activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated
• The job holder participates to the Freight Forwarding operations by performing the following activities:
• Check Customs tariff positions and stud/interpret yearly government fiscal policies & amendments
• Ensure KPI reporting and follow up
• Supervise foreign purchases invoice certification reception, Freight Forwarding banking activities, import duties and shipping payments
• To follow and know the market, participate to the follow-up and evaluation of clearing and freight forwarders.
• Proffer advisory role on customs clearing and shipping procedure guidance to service contractors with DDU/ DDP materials.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual shipping activity reports in line with company rules
• Participates in shipping contracts, procedures and policy formulation
• Prepare service Level agreements for Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents
• Negotiate and handle settlements for material damages arising from operations in relations with Insurance
• Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties.

Requirements

• A graduate of any Social Science discipline
• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in international trade / shipping in similar activities.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage.
• Good Knowledge of upstream metiers
• Good knowledge in Legal environment, Insurance, Tax.

Skills:

• Good Negotiation and Team management skills.

Remuneration

• According to profile and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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