WTS Energy Recruits Principal Engineer, Civil

WTS Energy is the leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry. We supply Consultants to the Projects and Operations of our Clients.

WTS Energy is recruiting for an oil and gas company to fill the below position:

Job Title: Principal Engineer, Civil
Job Code: WTOA02416

Job Description
To provide geotechnical / civil engineering expertise to take charge of all conceptual, front-end and detailed engineering design and reviews for all geotechnical and civil engineering projects both onshore and offshore.

The majority of these projects will be executed under a recently established Alliance between Company and a relatively inexperienced, but fully committed, indigenous contractor.

• To act as a focal point/technical authority for geotechnical and civil engineering questions.
• To liaise/brainstorm with client department key personnel to prepare PIN’s (Project Initiation Notes), design briefs and a “Business Case” (where required) for their proposed onshore and offshore geotechnical and civil engineering.
• To prepare a detailed Basis of Design for every design proposal, based on the agreed Design Brief and ensure proper documentation on Papyrus application.
• To prepare/negotiate work scopes, schedules and budgets for executing geo-technical and civil engineering design services by self or consultant resources and refine the optimum scope of work for individual designs/projects, so as to achieve the best value-for-money whilst still satisfying the essential requirements of the client department.
• To execute any required design for the works, either by self or consultant resources, working in co-operation with the client department to ensure their technical requirements and functionality are adequately addressed.
• To supervise any consultant design work, verifying adequacy of drawings and specifications to ensure that they meet Company standards and relevant industry codes
• To update and maintain a database of geotechnical information for all clints locations and include them in a geotechnical map that can easily be updated and referred to for future projects, facilities maintenance works and project upgrades.
• To initiate/update and maintain “as-built” drawings for all clients locations showing geotechnical as well as vertical/horizontal survey and underground/above ground facilities details.
• To monitor the performance of design contractors and suggest remedial actions to avoid design deficiencies and installation delays.
• To assist Company / Alliance resident and/or project engineers with the civil engineering aspects of Facilities design.
• To provide geotechnical and civil engineering input to other disciplines to assure that design outputs are consistent.
• To assist construction and commissioning teams with technical questions encountered during the construction phase of the projects.
• To participate in HAZOP’s and other key design reviews.
• To assist in the professional development of Nigerian geotechnical and civil engineers.
• Coordinating or performing discipline checks for design documents and drawings.
• Developing technical specifications for materials and construction.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers and designers.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Relevant personnel within Facilities, Drilling, Production, Supply Chain Management and SLNL (Shoreline),.
• External: Design consultants, SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria), Federal Ministry of Environment, NPA (Nigerian Ports Authority) and other 3rd Parties.

Requirements

• University Engineering Degree (Civil) – 2nd Class Honours or better
• An MSc in Civil Engineering or Geotechnics will be a distinct advantage.
• Registration with COREN is necessary for this position.
• Membership of professional bodies such as NSE (Nigeria), ICE (UK) and ASCE (USA) is desirable but not necessary.
• Minimum of 20 years post-graduate experience, at least 12 of which must have been in a management position, working in the oil and gas industry.
• Must be used to working in a multi-discipline environment
• 45 years +

Functional/ Technical

• Experience in working with geotechnical and civil engineering codes and standards, with emphasis on oil and gas industry practices
• Experience in geotechnical investigations with both mechanical and electronic recording devices.
• Ability to work with geotechnical/civil analysis/design software.
• Have thorough knowledge of the geotechnical and civil aspects of the design of onshore and offshore oil production facilities.
• Ability to carry out or provide input to Front End/Conceptual Engineering studies with respect to geotechnical and civil design issues.
• Sound understanding of HSES management systems and the application thereof, particularly with respect to design integrity and safety.
• Ability to manage interfaces both internally and externally with contractors and coordinate with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and process.
• Good reporting skills with the ability to write well structured and easily understood reports
• Able to prepare and deliver effectively presentations for information dissemination both internally to management and externally to 3rd parties
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal with a broad spectrum of cultural and organisational styles
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Project, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint)
• Ability to perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of engineering principles with the latest design codes.
• Having good understanding of project management controls and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency and accuracy.

Managerial

• Good communication and team building skills – well able to lead and gain respect both internally and externally with 3rd parties.
• Ability to improvise/prioritise with little notice without losing attention to detail.
• Proven track record of managing in multicultural situations.

Behavioural

• Self starter, results-driven and focussed on timely, accurate and high quality delivery
• Able to hold own ground when challenged but can present a balanced view in putting arguments forward.

Terms & Conditions

• Supervises: Direct report discipline engineer(s), support staff and Consultants
• Department/Division/ Unit: Facilities - Engineering
• Functionally Reports To: Manager, Engineering
• National Resident Contract position

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online