South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO) Job Recruitment

South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO) is an indigenous oil exploration and Production Company, whose vision is to be the best indigenous Oil Company, striving to build a better Nigeria. SAPETRO seeks top talent personnel to enable her achieve this vision.

1.)  CIVIL ENGINEER – SA004

To support maximization of our existing assets and the pursuit of our business expansion agenda, we seek a talented, enthusiastic, innovative and multi-tasking individual as Civil Engineer.

REPORTS TO: Lead Civil Engineer and Engineering Manager

KEY ROLES:
Perform civil engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction projects and maintenance of facilities relating to roads, pipelines, crude oil processing plants etc within onshore and offshore environments. The objective is to carry out all projects safely, on time and within budget.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review civil engineering aspects of Design Basis, design drawings, specifications, installation procedures, etc.
• Ensure that design work by Contractors meets Company standards and relevant industry codes so as to deliver fit-for-purpose works, which satisfy the requirements for safety, accessibility, operability and reliabilityy/maintainability.
• Monitor the performance of design Contractors and suggest remedial actions to avoid design deficiencies and installation delays.
• Assist Company resident and/or project engineers with the civil engineering aspects of Facilities Design. Assist construction and commissioning teams with answers to field questions encountered during installation (e.g. as related to testing, compaction, concrete, paving, equipment, pile driving, etc.)
• Initiate and coordinate tasks needed for project execution including surveys, permitting or government reviews, material specification, installation procedures, testing, etc.
• Participate in HAZOP’s and other key design reviews.
• Prepare sound tender documents for the work to be tendered; draft bidders’ list proposals for line
• Manager and Tender Board endorsement.
• Evaluate received bids, Work tendered, therein ensuring competency of the contractor proposed for contract award (ability to timely execute the work,to the required standard, and with recognition of HSE and security/community relations issues). Draft contract award recommendation for line Manager and Tender Board.
• Monitor Tender Board endorsement of a contract award recommendation, and ensure prompt compilation of a sound contract document, so that no work commences without a signed contract being in place.
• Responsible (as site engineer) for construction work execution, with special emphasis on quality assurance of the construction works, and on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues and security/community relations.

PERSON PROFILE:

• Minimum of a 2nd Class Honours University degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 to 6 years working experience in a Civil Engineering position.
• Good understanding of project management controls and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards, with emphasis on oil and gas industry practices.
• Good knowledge of the civil aspects of the design of onshore oil production facilities, roads, buildings, schools, drill sites, etc. A similar knowledge of offshore oil and gas facilities would be an advantage.
• Ability to utilize a common software for the analysis of civil design, installation and operating issues.
• Good (verbal & written) communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Tools, especially AutoCAD

2.)  ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – SA005

To support maximization of our existing assets and the pursuit of our business expansion agenda, we seek a talented, enthusiastic, innovative and multi-tasking individual as Electrical Engineer

REPORTS TO: Lead Electrical Engineer and Engineering Manager

KEY ROLES:
To provide electrical engineering inputs into the execution of the Company’s Facilities projects, in both onshore and offshore environments. Candidate will provide knowledgeable input during the design and execution phases of projects to assure sound engineering practice is followed by design and construction contractors, and that Industry standards and Project specifications are adhered to. The objective is to carry out all projects safely, on time and within budget.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work closely with other Project team members to define, examine implicatfons, and propose new facilities and/or facilities modifications to achieve project objectives.
• Provide electrical engineering inputs into Project by reviewing design calculations, reports, drawings and ensuring relevant standards and specifications as followed.
• Provide oversight of contractor electrical installation and wiring process, ensure installation conforms to company/international standards, conduct/witness electrical wiring test (Low/High Voltage electrical testing/grounding resistance testing , continuity test etc.)
• Interpret Electrical construction/wiring installation drawings.
• Develop electrical check sheets as required.
• Carry out supervision and verification in accordance with construction plans.

PERSON PROFILE

• Minimum of a 2nd Class Honours University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 1 to 3 years experience in an Electrical Engineering position.
• Good (verbal & written) communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Tools.

3.)  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – SA006

To support maximization of our existing assets and the pursuit of our business expansion agenda, we seek a talented, enthusiastic, innovative and multi-tasking individual as Mechanical Engineer

REPORTS TO: Lead Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager

KEY ROLES:
To provide Mechanical engineering inputs into the execution of the Company’s Facilities projects, in both onshore and offshore environments. Candidate will provide knowledgeable inputs during the design execution phases of projects to assure sound engineering practice is followed by design and construction contractors, and that Industry standards and Project specifications are adhered to. The objective is to carry out all projects safely, on time and within budget.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work closely with other Project team members to . define, examine implications, and propose new facilities and/or facilities modifications to achieve project objectives.
• Provide Mechanical engineering inputs in the review and verification of design data, reports and studies.
• Prepare all stand-alone specifications and data sheets required for the requisition and purchase of all Mechanical equipment packages.
• Prepare mechanical data sheets and enquiry/purchase requisitions for Mechanical equipment as required.
• Participate in mechanical handling study including requirements for access during normal operation. Study to cover methods and procedures for removal of equipment for maintenance etc.
• Produce and review calculations, design reports and drawings for all major equipment as required.
• Review all package (vendor) equipment such as compressors, chemical injection, fuel gas system etc.
• Expedite vendor drawings and resolve vendor queries.
• Coordinate activities of manufacturers/vendors and certifying authorities to ensure compatibility and correct operation of all rotating equipment.
• Carry out supervision and verification in accordance with construction plans.

PERSON PROFILE:

• Minimum of a 2nd Class Honours University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 1 to 3 years working experience in a Mechanical Engineering position.
• Good (verbal & written) communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Tools.

4.)  PROCESS ENGINEER – SA007

To support maximization of our existing assets and the pursuit of our business expansion agenda, we seek a talented, enthusiastic, innovative and multi-tasking individual as Process Engineer

REPORTS TO: Lead Process and Engineering Manager Key Roles:

To provide Process Engineering inputs into the Company’s Facilities, carry out process engineering activities from Feasibility Studies, Concept Development through to commissioning, and will be required to execute a wide variety of multi-discipline onshore and offshore oil and gas projects involving new build wellhead platform, pipelines, onshore crude oil processing plant and storage tanks refurbishments. The objective is to carry out all projects safely, on time and within budget.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work closely with other Project team members to define, examine implications, and propose new facilities and/or facilities modifications to achieve project objectives and to adequately process anticipated oil, water and gas production.
• Provide process engineering inputs into Project by reviewing design calculations, reports, drawings and ensuring relevant standards and specifications are followed. This will require a thorough understanding of relevant API specifications (API 14C, API 520, API 521 etc) and other international industry specifications/codes of practice.
• Provide Process Engineering expertise during Risk Assessments, HAZOPS, and incident investigations.
• Participate in the development of Process related operating envelopes.
• Provide guidance to Operations regarding design requirement and operational changes to improve asset performance or to reduce HSE exposure.
• Support the Process Engineering Lead in preparing man-hour budgets and schedules and in monitoring process engineering progress (budget, schedule).
• Liaison with vendors and 3rd parties in professional manner.

PERSON PROFILE:

• Minimum of a 2nd Class Honours University degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 1 to 3 years working experience in a Process Engineering position.
• Good (verbal & written) communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Tools, and good working knowledge of Process Simulation Software – Hysis, Pro II or Unisim.

5.)  PROCUREMENT ENGINEER – SA008

To support maximization of our existing assets and the pursuit of our business expansion agenda, we seek a talented, enthusiastic, innovative and multi-tasking individual as Procurement Engineer.

REPORTS TO: Procurement Manager and Engineering Manager

Key Roles:

• To handle efficiently a wide and complex variety of procurement duties related to material and equipment purchases both locally and internationally.
• Review/assess technical specification, BoQ (Bill of Quantity) and drawings to determine suitable vendors and suppliers.
• Analyze and evaluate all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and equipment.
• Review vendors and suppliers quotations to determine best price and delivery date.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per Company’s approved Vendor List.
• Review quotations of identified technical and commercial specifications received from the vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with selected suppliers, price and technical specifications.
• Assist in negotiations with suppliers to ensure that target prices, company’s terms and conditions are

PERSON PROFILE:

• Minimum of a 2nd Class Honours University degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 3 to 6 years working experience in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of materials storage and tagging, procurement methods and procedures will be an advantage.
• Good commercial experience and lor Certificate in Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.
• Good (verbal & written) communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Tools.

CLOSING DATE:
5th June, 2012

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs (Microsoft Word Format) as an attachment to [email protected]  on or before Thursday 5th June 2012. Email subject titles should be Civil Engineer - SA004; Electrical Engineer - SA005, Mechanical Engineer SA006; Process Engineer - SA007; Procurement Engineer- SA008.