Hobark International (UK) Limited Recruits Project Manager - Adanga Production Facility ( ADPF )

Hobark International (UK) Limited is the staffing division of the Hobark group. HIL delivers complete recruitment solution for all segments of the Oil & Gas industry. These tailored solutions include everything from the initial client briefing to the final candidate, or project group, offer.

We are recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Project Manager - Adanga Production Facility ( ADPF )
Functionally Reports To: GM Facilities
Administratively Reports To: GM Facilities
Reference Code: 234325HIL

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Objective/ Purpose

• Responsible for the management  of all project execution activities, from Conceptual Engineering through to handover to Production of the ADPF Project, including securing regulatory approvals.
• The Project comprises a centralised Gas Compression facility to provide  lift  gas  to sustain  or  enhance  OML  123  oil  production, comply with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) requirement for flares down and provide  domestic  gas to Calabar in line with the FGN Domestic Gas Supply Obligation (DGSO).
• The facility shall be in the form of a Self-Elevating  Platform (SEP) and a riser platform to be installed in close proximity to the existing ADPP in OML 123 at a water depth of approximately 15m. The facilities  will  include  multiphase  flow  reception  (140  kbpd)  and partial  gas  conditioninJl I  compression   facilities  for  lift  gas  and export to shore via a 3'  party pipeline (100 mmscfd}.
• The project is to be executed on a fast track basis within 2 years with an estimated cost exceeding $US 500 million.
• Most notably, this project will be executed under a recently established  Alliance  between  Company  and  a  relatively inexperienced, but fully committed, indigenous  contractor.
• DepartmenUDivision/ Unit: Facilities

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/  Accountabilities

• Formulate and carry out all tasks needed  to ensure the successful execution  of the ADPF Project on time, within budget and with due regard to HSES and quality, including:
• Manage the execution of the ADPF project via the Corporate ''ADS'' stage gate approval process.
• Establish Basis of Design in agreement with all Stake Holders.
• Review existing Project Management  procedures to identify adequacy for this Project, amend where required  and seek internal approval of all changes. In particular  establish,  monitor and maintain up to date HSES and Quality Plans including preparation of an Antan specific safety case.
• Identify and assemble  appropriate Project Management  Team to successfully  manage and execute the ADPF project whilst taking due regard of the current Alliance organisation  and support services available.
• Establish  and maintain  a project  risk  register and develop  mitigation  plans  for all major identified risks.
• Establish  and  maintain  Project  budgets,  identify  and  raise  Approval-For-Expenditure  requests
• (AFE's), and monitor the same.
• Carry out monthly Forecast At Completion (FAC) cost estimation exercises. Coordinate constructability reviews for offshore installation and hook up.
• Coordinate commissioning  activity planning.
• Ensure  ADPF  design  adequately  caters  for  Production  requirements  in  terms  of operability  and obtain Production acceptance of same.
• Liaise closely with Production department on all aspects of the offshore execution including Permits to Work, shutdowns,  and work  coordination  to ensure  that the Project  is completed  and formally handed over on schedule.
• Provide input to Technical  Work Programmes  and annual budgets  as part of the annual business cycle.
• Provide monthly reports in accordance with departmental reporting requirements.
• Prepare Project close out and ''lessons learnt'' report.

Supervises:
Initially 1-off Senior Project Engineer

Working Relationships:
Internal

• Alliance  team  with  all  direct  and  support  services  provided  via matrix structure, as well as Corporate functions, including Asset Management and Production.
• External Related Contractors and other 3'd Parties,  including NAPIMS, DPR and NCDMB.

Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Goals (Preliminary- to be agreed):

• No fatalities, Zero LTl'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.
• 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 close-out report to be issued no later than 3 months after start-up.
• Formally close-out all contracts within 6 months of Project start-up.

Financial  Dimensions: 

• Directly  accountable  for the execution  of the  total  Project  within  the overall approved Internal and NAPIMS budgets. Project is currently estimated in excess of $US 500 million.

Functional/ Technical:

• Ability to deliver quality projects safely with due regard to the environment, on time and within budget.
• In-depth  understanding  of Project Management  systems  and the application thereof.
• Ability  to work  under  pressure  against  tight  deadlines  whilst  maintaining  a high standard of consistency, accuracy and quality is essential.
• Sound understanding of the relevant engineering  codes and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with a broad spectrum of cultural and organisational styles, as well as being able to lead a team.
• Ability  to  manage   project  interfaces   both  internally,   and  externally  with contractors and authorities.
• Sound  understanding   of  HSES  Management   systems  and  the  application thereof.
• Apt presentation  skills with the ability  to articulate  complex  information into well structured and meaningful management  reports and presentations.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Managerial:

• Exemplary  communication  and team building  skills  - well  able to lead and gain the respect of both own team members and 3rd   parties.
• Ability to improvise/prioritise with little notice without losing attention to detail.
• Proven track record of managing multicultural teams.

Behavioural:

• Self  starter,  results-driven  and  focussed  on  delivery  of quality  products  on time and within budget.
• Able to hold own ground when challenged but can present a balanced view in putting arguments forward.
• Comfortable working in a ''workshop'' oriented environment.

Work Cycle (Hours/ Days):

• Monday - Friday
• 07:30  - 17:30  hrs,  with  additional  hours  as  operationally  required  - these are not to be under estimated.Rotation:
• Resident Contract position

Travel Requirements:
5-30%

Requirements
Education

• Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.

Professional Qualification

• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.

Experience

• Minimum  of  25  years  experience  in  project,  engineering  and  construction management,  with at least 15 years recently at project  management  level in the offshore upstream oil and gas industry.
• Participated at  a  management   level  in  gas  conditioning/compression projects.
• 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 MSProject).

Application Closing Date
3rd march, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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