Employment Opportunities at Rainoil Limited, April 2019


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: Workshop Manager Ref Id: RO-00064 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 minimized 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 maximize their lifespan and ensure safety
  • Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labor 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 minimized
  • 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 enrollment on relevant development interventions
  • Supports apprentices and semi-skilled staff and facilitates their acquisition of appropriate technical skill
  • 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
Qualification Requirements
  • 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.
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Job Title: Electrician Ref Id: RO-00066 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • This role is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the electrical fittings in the Depot, including the regular maintenance of the generating plant to ensure prompt response to power outage.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plans and performs regular maintenance operations on electrical fittings in the Depot
  • Filling requisition forms for new fittings and equipment
  • Liaises with the Administrative department for the purchase of new electrical fittings/equipment.
  • Performs regular servicing of the generator to ensure continuous power supply
  • Attends to staff complaints about any malfunctioning electrical equipment in the Depot.
  • Escalates heavy or complex maintenance issues to the appropriate stakeholder
  • Advises staff on the proper use of equipment to avoid breakdown and reduce repairs
Qualifications Required
  • At least 3 years’ experience as an electrician in the maintenance unit of a similar organisation
  • Minimum of OND in Electrical Engineering.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Operation Executive Ref Id: RO-00059 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full TimeJob Summary
  • Ensures the effective running of Rainoil activities in other 3rd party depots and oversees the sales of petroleum products e.g. PMS, AGO, DPK to customers who require them in bulk quantity (Industrial buyers, spot buyers etc. as well as Manages Rainoil’s relationship with the Depot
Duties and responsibilities
  • Supervises the activities of all officers and Ensures all orders are serviced
  • Oversees the loading of products as well as the ullaging of products
  • Assesses Sales volume and results, and develops specific actions directly related to business development and growth
  • Provides various resources as required by the officers for productivity
  • Maintains excellent standards in all bulk sales activity and driving sales & profitability through the performance and development of sales officers and workers, whilst Manages budgets
  • Manages the business by effectively using sales reports, assesses marketing results, and develops specific actions directly related to business development and growth
  • Maintains a healthy relationship with the 3rd party depot officials to ensure business continuity
  • Attends to any issues that may arise at the depots either with the owners or external stakeholders
  • Reviews reports on daily operations, issues and stock movement and presents it to the Head, Depot Services
  • Liaises with the government and other agencies on operations matters
  • Notification of the various agencies on vessel arrival
  • Ensures all the equipment required for operations are in place
  • Implements HSE policies in the daily operations
Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree/HND in a Social science, Management, Accounting, Finance or Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in the Marketing/Sales unit of an organisation in the oil & gas industry.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Operations Assistant Ref No: RO-00060 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • Ensures the effective running of Rainoil activities in other 3rd party depots and oversees the sales of petroleum products e.g. PMS, AGO, DPK to customers who require them in bulk quantity (Industrial buyers, spot buyers etc. as well as Manages Rainoil’s relationship with the Depot
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervises the activities of all officers and Ensures all orders are serviced
  • Oversees the loading of products as well as the ullaging of products
  • Assesses Sales volume and results, and develops specific actions directly related to business development and growth
  • Provides various resources as required by the officers for productivity
  • Maintains excellent standards in all bulk sales activity and driving sales & profitability through the performance and development of sales officers and workers, whilst Manages budgets
  • Manages the business by effectively using sales reports, assesses marketing results, and develops specific actions directly related to business development and growth
  • Maintains a healthy relationship with the 3rd party depot officials to ensure business continuity
  • Attends to any issues that may arise at the depots either with the owners or external stakeholders
  • Reviews reports on daily operations, issues and stock movement and presents it to the Head, Depot Services
  • Liaises with the government and other agencies on operations matters
  • Notification of the various agencies on vessel arrival
  • Ensures all the equipment required for operations are in place
  • Implements HSE policies in the daily operations
Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of OND in a Social science, Management,  Accounting, Finance or Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of Three (3) years’ relevant experience in the Marketing/Sales unit of an organisation in the oil & gas industry.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Depot Head, Sales Location: Lagos Job Summary
  • To contribute to the profitability of Rainoil Group by sustaining and growing the Rainoil Sales & Marketing Business by ensuring operational excellence, revenue growth and cost-leadership.
  • To identify, build and maintain strategic relationships that will ensure the continued growth and profitability of the Rainoil Sales & Marketing business and contribute to strengthening the Rainoil brand.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensures consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of sales personnel
  • Identifies objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings
  • Prepares and manages the budget for Rainoil Sales & Marketing and drives its delivery Liaises with the Head - Strategic Procurement to source for products
  • Engages with Executive Management to determine product pricing and/or discount schemes and ensures that this is effectively communicated to customers
  • Directs the selling activities within the Rainoil Sales & Marketing business, including resource deployment and customer interactions
  • Leads business development activities and manages existing relationships to grow the bulk sales portfolio
  • Ensures consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of sales personnel
  • Identifies objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings
  • Prepares and manages the budget for Rainoil Sales & Marketing and drives its delivery
  • Liaises with the Head - Strategic Procurement to source for products
  • Engages with Executive Management to determine product pricing and/or discount schemes and ensures that this is effectively communicated to customers
  • Directs the selling activities within the Rainoil Sales & Marketing business, including resource deployment and customer interactions
  • Leads business development activities and manages existing relationships to grow the bulk sales portfolio
Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the Sales or Distribution department of a similar organisation with at least three in a management role
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in a Social Science, Accounting, Finance or Engineering or related discipline Desirable - MBA or related Master’s degree is an advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Operations Manager Ref Id: RO-00058 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full TimeJob Summary
  • To oversee the running of Rainoil’s oil terminal / tank farm (operationally & administratively) and relate with the relevant public and government agencies.
  • To identify and support the delivery of opportunities to expand the scope and revenue generating capacity of Rainoil’s depot business.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implements the depot’s business strategies, objectives and plans
  • Provides leadership and direction to the various units in the Depot
  • Implements measures to ensure seamless and safe receipt, storage, handling and despatch of products in the depot terminal
  • Liaises with the external community, government agency representatives and other relevant stakeholders concerning Rainoil’s operations as the need arises and to ensure smooth running of operations at the depot
  • Maintains depot relationships with third party carriers, suppliers and contractors
  • Oversees the management of key customer account relationships to ensure satisfaction
  • Reports on Depot activities to management and ensures the appropriate Government reports are made on time
  • Oversees the periodic stock take exercise and puts in place effective mechanisms to minimise stock losses
  • Enforces HSE standards and guidelines in the business division and provides relevant safety equipment to staff
  • Oversees depot operations and ensures that all government regulations are complied with
  • Facilitates regular depot facility inspection and works with the HSE and Engineering teams to establish and implement maintenance controls / measures
  • Applies crisis prevention and crisis management measures in the depots
  • Ensures adequate training and performance management support is provided for the development of depot staff
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor's Degree/HND in a Social Science, Accounting, Finance or Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in the operations department in the Oil and Gas industry with at least four (4) years in a management role Desirable:
  • Project Management certification is an added advantage
  • MBA or related Master’s degree is an advantage.
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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • To maintain effective and efficient Cost management of all Construction Projects of RAINOIL LIMITED in line with her objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Prepare and review Bills of Quantities and Estimates of construction projects
  • Draws up bids for tenders and contracts
  • Preparation of tender documents, analyses and reports
  • Preparation of conditions of contract and being conversant with JCT
  • Contracts Negotiation and claims management
  • Periodic market survey / information management for price determination
  • Monitors the status of contracts and SLA, and reports the status, variations or discrepancies to the Project Manager/Head of Project
  • Liaises with individuals working on projects, arranging and confirming site visits and meetings and if necessary, attending and recording these
  • Generates all correspondence regarding the project
Qualification Requirements
  • Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in related field with knowledge in Oil & Gas downstream sector
  • Bachelor's/HND in area of specialization
  • Relevant professional qualification e.g. NIQS, Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Job Title: Depot Sales Officer Ref Id: RO-00065 Location: Lagos Job Type: Full TimeJob Summary
  • To Sell petroleum products e.g. PMS, AGO, DPK to customers who require them in bulk quantity (Industrial buyers, spot buyers etc.), as well as attending to any enquiry or requests customers make
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Loads the requested quantity of petroleum product for the client
  • Collects cash or electronic payments from customers to the tune of the exact quantity sold based on the prevailing price per liter
  • Monitors stock levels and escalate to the Head, Bulk Sales if there is need for replenishment
  • Reports any equipment shortage or damages to the Supervisor or manager and raising requisition for replacement where necessary
  • Transfers cash from sales proceeds to the cashier for count and recording
  • Creates awareness for the availability of products to both current and prospective customers
  • Enters all meter ticket information on the manifest and then releasing it to loaders for loading in trucks
  • Obtains receipts for each customer's payments
  • Documents all customers information on the meter tickets
  • Ascertains daily pricing of the products from the Head, Bulk Sales
  • Prepares monthly sales reports for review by the head
Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of an OND in a Social science, Management,  Accounting, Finance or Engineering
  • There is no experience required for this role as adequate training will be given on both the technical knowledge, service and safety .
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Job Title: Fleet Manager Location: Lagos Job Type: Full TimeJob Summary
  • To manage the day-to-day Fleet and Administrative operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Set up maintenance schedules to ensure each truck is kept in top condition and monitor them
  • Implement and monitor a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Work closely with the maintenance team to find ways to reduce downtime due to repairs or lack of routine maintenance
  • Maintain a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and income of each truck, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc.
  • Check all repair work performed in shop for completeness. This includes physical inspections and road tests before vehicle is turned back to the fleet
  • Ensure compliance of the company with government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry
  • Take preventive measures to ensure the safety of trucks and drivers.
  • Ensuring that all truck are properly registered; track their registration expiry and carry out inspection on regular basis
  • Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel vouchers / funds for all truck to their respective drivers and ensuring compliance by regular visits to partner fuel stations.
  • Handling of all fleet customer issues and services
  • Monitoring and maintaining office equipment, inventory supplies; orders replacement supplies as needed
  • Updating office policies and procedures
  • Preparing reports on expenses, office budgets, and other expenditures
  • Organizing conference room scheduling, equipment, and cleaning
  • Preparing travel arrangements for office staff; overseeing and preparing expense reports and budgets
  • Monitoring incoming and outgoing mail/Courier; signing for packages from courier service company; receiving mail and packages from couriers and delivering to proper recipient
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Qualification Requirements
  • First Degree in any area of specialization
  • Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience in an FMCG or Oil and Gas Company will be an added advantage ·
  • Experience using relevant ERP and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driving license
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Application Deadline 5th April, 2019.