Employment Opportunities at Rainoil Limited, 19th March, 2019

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Rainoil Limited is an integrated downstream oil and gas company. A prominent player in the Nigerian industry, the company’s operations span across the downstream value chain i.e. Petroleum Product Storage, Haulage/Distribution and Retail Sales. Our primary products include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO) and Kerosene (DPK). We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Tax Supervisor Job Ref: RO-00054 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The job holder is responsible for calculating, remitting and filing tax returns on behalf of employees and the organisation as a whole

Duties and responsibilities

• Participates in the tax planning process to ensure all tax liabilities are minimised to the barest minimum
• Liaises with tax consultants on tax related issues
• Prepares tax computations for withholding tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE, and Company Income Tax.
• Processes Tax documents for payment and remitting the tax liabilities, going to the Inland Revenue Service where necessary
• Maintains and updates relevant tax schedules (reports).
• Obtains tax clearance certificates for staff and for Rainoil as a whole.
• Monitors the activities and performance of tax consultants and makes reports to the Head, Tax Management
•  Liaises with Financial Accountant to facilitate the prompt and accurate remittance of tax liability in compliance with requirements of tax regulatory authorities.
• Advises against potential tax liabilities

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Finance/ Accounting or any related discipline
• Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Finance/ Tax/ Accounts function in a similar organisation preferably in an accounting firm

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Head, Logistics Job Ref: RO-00055 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• To direct, manage and coordinate Rainoil’s Logistics business in line with agreed Group targets and strategic objectives.
• To initiate, maintain and grow customer relationships and oversee the implementation of superior petroleum product distribution / delivery standards within the Logistics business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages with Executive Management to develop the Logistics strategic objectives, goals and targets in line with the Group strategy
• Communicates the strategy within the Logistics business and leads its execution
• Prepares the annual budgets and monitors performance to ensure that variances are avoided or minimized
• Allocates required resources and approves requisitions in line with the budgets and laid down controls
• Drives the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with Rainoil’s customers and vendors; directs pricing and performance reviews in order to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs
• Establishes procedures and practice standards for the dispatching, routing, and tracking of petroleum products transportation in line with relevant Group standards and local, government and international regulations
• Engages with relevant internal colleagues and establishes and implements documentation standards, procedures and tools for shipments and transportation
• Establishes and implements measures to monitor and report delays or variances in inbound/outbound deliveries to the appropriate parties
• Conducts periodic checks and inspection on the fleet of trucks to ascertain road worthiness
• Oversees the fleet maintenance and replacement planning process, advises management as appropriate
• Reviews periodic reports on all Logistics related transactions
• Oversees and monitors operational and service performance against targets and reports to management at agreed intervals
• Participates in the recruitment of Logistics employees e.g. Truck Drivers
• Oversees and directs the consistent enforcement of applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations in the Logistics business

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in
• logistics, supply chain management and transportation of petroleum products
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities

Desirable:

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Workshop Manager Job Ref: RO-00052 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• To ensure minimal disruption to service within the Logistics business by overseeing the delivery of planned and reactive truck maintenance support to the Logistics Services business.
• To lead a team of technicians, allocate workload and manage day-to-day operations in the workshop towards ensuring that truck downtime is minimised or reduced to zero.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, controls and organises the planned preventive and corrective maintenance on Rainoil’s fleet and related equipment to maximise their lifespan and ensure safety
• Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations
• Provides relevant input to the Head, Logistics Services for the preparation of the business strategy and annual budgets
• Monitors the delivery of workshop plans and activities in line with the budget, ensuring variances are minimised
• Supports the Head, Logistics Services to implement and enforce risk management procedures
• Ensures sites have the proper number of trucks that meet the needs of the business
• Regularly reports the progress on each job and quickly communicates delays or concerns with the Head of Logistics
• Reports on manpower overruns or shortfalls
• Acts as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested.
• Identifies staff that require on-going training and liaises with Human Capital to facilitate their enrolment on relevant development interventions
• Supports apprentices and semi-skilled staff and facilitates their acquisition of appropriate technical skills
• Ensures the availability of resources for the technicians to effectively carry out their jobs
• Participates in the selection of new technicians
• Attends to any issues or queries escalated by the technicians
• Ensures compliance to required safety standards and operating procedures
• Creates & maintains a register of all workshop equipment to manage the timely calibration and maintenance of the equipment
• Role models Rainoil values within and outside the workshop and ensures that workshop staff inculcate them
• Coordinates vehicle maintenance, maintains relationships with parts vendors, orders parts, and orders diesel fuel and gasoline, as needed.

Qualifications Required 

• Minimum of seven (7) years working experience, preferably in the Technical, logistics, supply chain management and transportation of goods
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering
• Hands-on experience in various technical skills like welding, panel beating, truck maintenance, etc.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Safety Supervisor Job Ref: RO-00047 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• To promote occupational health and safety within the organisation through the implementation of HSE rules, policies and procedures

Duties and responsibilities

• Implements the Health and Safety objectives through the application and enforcement of the policies and procedures
• Inspects facilities and equipment periodically to ascertain they are in workable conditions as well as escalating any current or potential issues
• Performs periodic safety drills e.g. fire drills to ascertain the workers have a good understanding of the process in case of an emergency
• Inspects safety tools and equipment e.g. sprinklers, fire extinguishers etc. and raising requisition for replacement of old tools or purchase of new ones
• Provides guidance to staff in their day to day activities to ensure effective waste management and minimise the impact of the business on the external environment
• Executes any safety awareness or programmes as developed by the management or head of department
• Prepares periodic safety reports for  the business division and forwards to the HSE officers for review and decision making

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience in the Safety and/or Environment role in the Oil & Gas or Manufacturing Industry
• Minimum of OND in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities

Desirable:

• HSE Certification.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Project Officer Ref No: RO-00051 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• To coordinate and complete activities related to Rainoil’s projects and perform a variety of project related administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the selection and purchase of materials for use in the project site
• Draws up bids for tenders and contracts
• Supervises and Monitors the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
• Monitors the status of agreements and contracts, and reports the status, variations or discrepancies to the Project Manager
• Acting as recording secretary in internal and external project meetings, Prepares and distributing minutes and action item summaries
• Provides Clerical and administrative support to the project manager
• Liaises with individuals working on projects, arranging and confirming site visits and meetings and if necessary, attending and recording these
• Effectively communicates project expectations from the Manager to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Suggests improvements on existing solutions in the field and provides a competitive edge in the long term.
• Generates all correspondence regarding the project
• Reviews and ensures all transaction income accruing to the division as auto settlement fees are embedded in the system and verified as accurate for transactions done.
• Performs any general administrative tasks as requested

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in related field
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Building or other relevant discipline is required
• Relevant professional qualification e.g.Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince II.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Safety Officer Job Ref: RO-00048 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• To work proactively with managers and lead a team which seeks to establish and maintain a system that promotes a culture of safe working practices across the organisation hereby reducing the risk of potential losses

Duties and responsibilities

• Implements the departmental budget to ensure that safety objectives are achieved and monitors performance to minimise variances
• Monitors the inspection of trucks periodically to ascertain road worthiness as well as escalating any current or potential issues
• Performs periodic safety drills e.g. fire drills to ascertain the workers have a good understanding of the process in case of an emergency
• Ensures that the business is compliant with statutory, regulatory, industry and other HSE requirements
• Identifies potential business hazards and makes recommendations where necessary to the Head, Safety
• Supervises the implementation of designed safety policies and procedures
• Inspects safety tools and equipment e.g. sprinklers, fire extinguishers etc.
• Maintains effective relationships with relevant external agencies and emergency response service providers (e.g. Fire Service, emergency services, HMO, environmental agency etc.)
• Makes sure that personal protective equipment, such as dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations
• Coordinates the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, work place inspections and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in facilities
• Coordinate emergency procedures, Depot rescues, firefighting and first aid crews

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of six (6) years working experience in the Safety and/or Environment role in the Oil & Gas or Manufacturing Industry
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities
• HSE Certification

Desirable:

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Head, Safety Ref No: RO-00046 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• To provide operational support that enables the business to anticipate, respond to and minimise physical risks to individuals and assets across the Group’s geographical locations.
• To establish policies, practices and procedures that help Rainoil hedge against avoidable loss and liabilities that may result from health and safety issues and ensure that the impact of Rainoil’s business on the natural environment is minimal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides insights and information to and advises Management on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) implications of corporate strategy options and planned imperatives §  Advises management on the cost and effectiveness of safety and health programs
• Prepares the annual health, safety and environment budget and implements to ensure that safety objectives are achieved. Monitors performance to minimise variances
• Designs, communicates and drives the operationalization of health, safety and environment standards, policies and procedures
• Liaises with Heads of Business Divisions and Departments to drive adoption and compliance with HSE standards, policies and procedures
• Maintains up-to-date information and knowledge of regulatory, industry and other developments in the HSE area, advises management as appropriate

Job Description Manual:

• Ensures that the business is compliant with statutory, regulatory, industry and other HSE requirements
• Develops and implements a schedule of regular HSE audits and inspection visits
• Develops an effective incident and accident response programme and leads its implementation across the business
• Recommends and makes the business case for adopting corrective measures to address identified HSE risks and issues. Oversees the implementation of adopted measures
• Oversees the assessment of HSE needs and related equipment acquisitions
• Establishes measures to ensure that HSE equipment remain operational and fit-for-purpose
• Maintaining effective relationships with relevant external agencies and emergency response service providers (e.g. Fire Service, emergency services, HMO, environmental agency etc.)
• Works with Human Capital to develop and drive the implementation of a group training and education programme for occupational HSE management
• Provides guidance to management and business divisions to ensure effective waste management and minimise the impact on the external environment

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the Safety and/or Environment role in the Oil & Gas or Manufacturing Industry, with three (3) years in a management position
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering or related Sciences,
• HSE Certification

Desirable:

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Loader Job Ref: RO-00043 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• This position is responsible for loading Rainoil’s petroleum products into the customers’ trucks and ensuring delivery of the correct quantity and quality.

Duties and responsibilities

• Programs the details from the customer’s loading ticket into the loading meter.
• Loads products unto the customer’s trucks.
• Assists the Gantry supervisor in carrying out ullaging on the trucks to ascertain that the correct quantity and quality of fuel has been dispensed.
• Performs excellent customer service in all operations.
• Gives reports regularly to the Gantry supervisor, escalating any issues/ anomalies observed.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC certificate
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar role

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Maintenance Manager Ref No: RO-00045 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time. Job Summary

• This role plans and coordinates activities involved in the maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities and vehicles in the Depot and tank farm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates maintenance operations on the depot and manufacturing equipment / facilities.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Liaises with electricians, mechanical fitters, Gantry supervisor, and external maintenance workers for the quarterly servicing of the entire Depot.
• Coordinates daily maintenance checks on the meter/loading equipment and other facilities in the loading area.
• Conducts periodic checks to ensure compliance with the HSE rules and regulations in the use of equipment and facilities
• Prepares bids/fill requisition forms for equipment, installation, labour, materials and other related costs.
• Liaises with HSE to ensure that fire systems/gadgets are functioning properly.
• Maintains check list of daily operations of all equipment and advises staff on the proper use of equipment to avoid breakdown and reduce repairs.
• Liaises with Administration officers for the payment of utility bills and purchase of fuel to ensure continuous supply of power and water to the site and offices.
• Supervises electricians in the maintenance of the electrical fittings, generating sets and equipment in the site.

Job Description Manual:

• Liaises with maintenance workers to clean out tanks before new stock arrives.
• Monitors maintenance work on the pipe fittings and water hydrants in the depot.
• Monitors maintenance and operating costs and advises Management on the annual maintenance budget.
• Plans, Develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labour and materials.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 9 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in the operations / Maintenance Department with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./HND) in Engineering

Desirable:

• HSE Certification is an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Procurement Officer Ref No: RO-00056 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• To manage and coordinate the purchase of technical equipment through proper vendor selection and management, and ensure their prompt and safe delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements the technical purchases sourcing process including supplier selection, risk mitigation and contract execution
• Conducts due diligence of potential suppliers and monitors performance of preâ€�qualified suppliers;
• Evaluates suppliers’ offers in terms of the commercial and technical requirement;
• Conducts onâ€�theâ€�ground inspection of parts and materials
• Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments such as Logistics
• Works with the Group Head - Strategic Procurement to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers with suppliers with intention to provide additional discount or other favourable terms
• Liaises with the various suppliers and sources for Local Purchase Orders (LPO)
• Visits of Various suppliers for follow up of transactions/documents
• Liaises with the various divisions to know their needs and requirements with respect to technical products and expedites the procurement process for such
• Tracks overall spending and Ensures it’s within the budget
• Plans and forecasts the technical requirements of Rainoil and tracks the variance between the planned and the actual

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Procurement function in a similar organisation
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree / HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline
• Member of relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Accountant Ref No: RO-00050 Location: Delta Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• To establish Rainoil’s financial status by collecting, analysing, verifying and reporting financial information

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of assigned bookkeeping activities such as reconciliations, journals and nominal ledger administration by updating the accounting application with transactions as they occur
• Executes measures to ensure that the company’s receivables are effectively monitored and are kept to the minimum
• Processes cash book transactions and prepares bank reconciliation
• Documents and updates records of all fixed assets to ensure assets are properly valued, accounted for and safeguarded
• Computes direct expenses as well as proper booking of all expenses
• Monitors of Rainoil’s budget by performance evaluation and analysis of variances
• Manages invoices with respect to truck activities
• Prepares of the year end performance report showing the closing balances for assets, liabilities, cash and stock.
• Computes and remits various deductibles e.g. Pension funds PAYE
• Prepares periodic accounts as well as the group’s statement of financial position at the end of the financial year
• Processes the periodic payroll for the group

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree/HND in Finance/ Accounting or any related discipline
• Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a similar organisation

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Assistant Laboratory Technician Ref No: RO-00053 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• To ensure that Rainoil’s products meet the company / industry quality specifications and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and Ensures correctness of quality tests on products.
• Vets raw materials to ensure they are of the right quality and quantity before being introduced into the supply chain
• Reviews the blending process to ensure the integrity of product formulations
• Plans for and implements periodic and routine testing of product samples
• Maintains a log of test records on products and identifies the need for quality and standards improvement
• Receives feedback and complaints on products quality and ensures that they are addressed
• Conducts customer quality satisfaction survey and presents findings and recommendations to the divisional head.
• Ensures that laboratory equipment and tools are appropriately calibrated and checked to maintain accuracy and reliability
• Coordinates the Quality Assurance Process/ Documentation Review Update
• Determines training needs for staff around quality delivery issues and management
• Provides daily quality control reports to ensure that deviations from and non-compliance with defined product standards are identified and promptly dealt with
• Liaises with quality control regulatory agencies
• Institutes standard and ethical test procedure and processes
• Maintains records of quality assurance activities for reference and audits
• Provides support to the production and sales team in implementing product anti-counterfeit measures § Investigates and makes recommendations on laboratory best practices to management. Implements approved measures and practices

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree / HND in any related discipline (Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering etc.)
• Advanced degree or training is preferred e.g. Certification in Quality or Operations management
• Minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in the quality assurance department of an organisation in the oil & gas industry with preference for petrochemical products and lubricants.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply   Application Deadline 20th March, 2019.

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