Senior Engineer, Projects - NJABA at Addax Petroleum

Addax Petroleum is a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, one of the largest oil and gas producers in China, the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the third largest worldwide.

Addax Petroleum was founded in 1994 upon leading petroleum industry expertise and a deep-rooted understanding and respect for African cultures. Over the years, Addax Petroleum has evolved from a young pioneer into an established international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Africa, the Middle East, and the North Sea.

Addax Petroleum is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Projects - NJABA

Job Number: 140520
Location: Lagos

Position Description

• Responsible for the management of all project execution activities, from Definition through to Operate phase of the Njaba Development project, including securing necessary regulatory approvals. The Njaba field is located onshore in OML 124, approximately 15km to the East of Company’s existing Izombe Flow Station (IFS) in Imo State, Nigeria. Recoverable reserves (2P) are estimated at 12 MMBbls and estimated production is expected to peak at 10,000 BOPD.
• The project will be executed in two phases. Phase 1 comprises a simple free-flowing production facility at Njaba location, including production and gas lift manifold facilities, together with a 12” x 15 km 3-phase production pipeline from Njaba to Izombe and a 6” x 15km gas lift pipeline from Izombe to Njaba and associated modifications / tie-ins to the IFS. In phase 2, additional processing equipment will be installed at Izombe with pressure boosting equipment also installed at Njaba in the form of gas compressor, booster pump and production separator.
• The project FDP and associated budget was approved by NAPIMS and DPR in Jan’14 and FID is currently targeted for 2Q’14. Phase 1 of this project will be progressed on a fast track schedule, with first oil targeted for mid-2015.
• Currently estimated Facilities project cost is $US 120 million.

Position Requirements
Job Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Formulate and carry out all tasks needed to ensure the successful execution of the Njaba Project on time, within budget and with due regard to HSES and quality, including:

• Manage the execution of the Njaba project via the Corporate “ADS” stage gate approval process.
• Prepare and maintain a “fit for purpose” Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Maintain a project risk register and develop mitigation plans for all major identified risks.
• Prepare 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 associated installation and tie-in activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activity planning.
• Ensure Njaba 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 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.

Key Performance Indicators/Performance Goals (Preliminary - To be Agreed)

• No fatalities, Zero LTI’s.
• Accurate and timely monthly reporting on status, cost and schedule (both actuals and forecast).
• Progression through ADS stage gates 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
Accountable for the execution of the total Project within the overall approved Internal and NAPIMS budgets. The Facilities component of the project is currently estimated at some $US 120 million.

Job Specifications

• Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in project, engineering and construction engineering / management, with at least 10 years recently in similar positions within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• 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 ).

Key Competencies Requirements:

• Ability to deliver quality projects safely with due regard to the environment, on time and within budget.
• Good 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.
• Good 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.
• Good presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex information into well structured and meaningful management reports and presentations.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Good communication and team building skills – well able to lead and gain the respect of both colleagues and 3rd parties.
• 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 with others in a “workshop” oriented environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
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