Bidding and Tendering Engineer (Oil and Gas) at West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)

WAVE is solving what is arguably the biggest challenge on the continent: youth unemployment. In West Africa, 40-85% of youth, more than 50 million, are either unemployed or underemployed. Meanwhile, job creation in the region is on the rise. The disconnect between work-ready youth and the employment market must be bridged.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bidding and Tendering Engineer (Oil and Gas)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• This position will provide full time Operations support to the organization and will ensure that all practices are in compliance with oil and gas industry regulatory requirements.
• The position will be responsible for monitoring regulatory programs and its permitting applications.
• Support the development of training programs in support of our operations and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all business units.
• Ensured operational activities are executed within allotted timelines.
• Communicate with the management team to confirm the execution of company technical operations processes.
• Review tender invitation documents from contractors/prospective clients.
• Preparation of bidding documents for tenders and contracts
• Liaise with relevant government authorities in obtaining licenses for operation.
• Coordinating company registrations and annual renewals with regulatory agencies such as DPR, NIPEX etc
• Collating and ensuring proper documentation within the tendering process.
• Preparing, implementing and monitoring the annual departmental budget
• Preparing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the annual departmental business plans in line with Corporate Strategic Plan and performance targets
• Lead coordination and consistency of project activities: coordination of interfaces.
• Lead control of project schedule.
• Ensures accurate reporting of project activities.
• Maintains good relationships with internal and external parties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Operations.
• A minimum of five years of total oil and gas industry experience would be an asset.
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. MS Office including Excel and Word) are essential. Excellent written and verbal skills
• Has or is willing to obtain an oil and gas safety Certificate.
• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external.
• Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.