Head Technical Support Services (Oil and Gas Business) at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client is a leading indigenous, downstream oil and gas business with its Head Office in Port Harcourt. The company is committed to delivering the most efficient energy solutions to its clients. The organisation and its people conduct its business based on integrity, with a strong focus on innovation, stewardship, value creation for its clients and respect for the individual.

Our client recently embarked on an ambitious transformation project and would like to recruit individuals with excellent professional and academic credentials, a strong focus on results and developing value to customers in the position below:

Job Title: Head Technical Support Services (Oil and Gas Business)

Reference Number: 130-PEO00488
Location: Port Harcourt
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Job Description

• This role (based in Port Harcourt), will play a critical part in delivering the transformation agenda and will need to demonstrate experience in the implementation of initiatives and systems in their respective functions or disciplines.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Recommends specific strategies for capital projects, HSE and Supply Chain Management in alignment with overall organisational goals
• Drives the implementation of the budget, creating synergies and ensuring adequate attention is given to all the different areas effectively
• Puts adequate systems and controls in place to ensure proper and satisfactory monitoring of the Group’s performance against plans and budgets
• Analyses business needs and liaises with the relevant consultant or external party on issues that are beyond the expertise of the in-house technicians
• Drives the Group’s technical operations and performance to meet financial, business and risk management objectives as well as compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Manages the implementation of partnership/service level agreements and ensure that the Group does not incur losses from such relationships
• Drives performance across the different areas of responsibility by facilitating the creation of the right environment for the agreed objectives in each area to be achieved
• Coordinate the activities of the supply chain to ensure sustainable improvement in the company’s operations.
• Oversees the deployment and monitoring of the company Health, Safety and Environment Policies and develop a framework for continuous improvement and reporting.
• Ensures availability and functionality of operational support resources (human and material) to facilitate improvements in business performance
• Coordinates the articulation and implementation of technical support policies and procedures to ensure effective utilization of available company resources
• Reviews and ensures the development, acquisition and introduction of technologies, new skills and business support processes to drive improvements in business performance

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in a technical operations function such as Supply Chain with six (6) years at Management level
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./HND) in a related field (Engineering, IT, Project Management, Supply Chain Management)
• Relevant professional certifications such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Project Management, HSE Certification is an added advantage

Desirable:

• A relevant Master’s degree

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Operations management
• Project Management
• Facilities Maintenance
• Knowledge of the applicable industry regulations
• IT Strategy & Planning
• IT Service Management
• HSE standards enforcement
• Maritime & Shipping knowledge
• Communication (Oral & verbal)
• Negotiation skills
• Planning & Organising
• Stakeholder Management
• Ability to lead teams

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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