Senior Engineer, Projects - Minor Offshore Projects at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industry. We supply consultants to projects and operations of our clients and perform outsourcing services such workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. Our clients are based globally and offer a myriad in oil and gas and energy vacancies. WTS Energy positions in any phase of the project lifecycle; from Geoscience, Drilling Management and Supervision, (FEED) Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start UP, Operations and Maintenance. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Projects - Minor Offshore Projects
Job Code: WTHO03942

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job description Senior Engineer, Projects - Minor Offshore Projects

• Formulate and carry out all tasks needed to ensure the successful execution of the Minor Projects on time, within budget and with due regard to HSES and quality, including:
• 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 the all 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

• 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.

Requirements Senior Engineer, Projects - Minor Offshore Projects

• Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in project, engineering and construction management, with at least 10 years recently in similar positions in the offshore upstream oil and gas industry.
• Previous experience of working in Nigeria is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience working internationally is a prerequisite.
• Previous experience of working for an EPCI contractor preferred.
• Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project ).

Key Competencies Requirements

• Ability to deliver quality projects safely with due regard to the environment, on time and within budget.
• Ability and experience of working at the levels of detail required by EPCI contractors (Note that Company and contractor carry out all works together, as an integrated team)
• 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.

Terms & Conditions Senior Engineer, Projects - Minor Offshore Projects
The major Terms & Conditions for this position are:

• Must be willing to relocate to Nigeria.
• Must be willing to work on 1 yr renewable contract position.
• Must be flexible with business travel to offshore sites if needed.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2014

How to Apply
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