Hot Nigerian Jobs at RusselSmith Group, January 2015

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RusselSmith Group is a company created to to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.


A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.

RusselSmith Group is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Project QA/QC Engineer/NACE Inspector
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Provide support in eliciting requirements for strategy through interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, case study, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
• Pro actively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the needed functional requirements (Business Requirements Document).
• Utilize experience in using enterprise-wide requirements definition and management systems and methodologies required.
• Work with the BSS to define concepts to users and under direction of departmental managers.
• Provide necessary support to the BSS to drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
• Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates.
• Identify, distinguish and analyze multiple components of a problem and then make conclusions using high-level quantitative skills and where necessary make recommendations for business change.
• Perform strategic operations analysis, identifying performance trends, scanning business/industry trends, reviewing sales/financial analyses and interpreting data.
• Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, determine the problem and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
• Work actively to identify business/industry trends in customer lifestyle and technology; scan competitive landscape; analyze consumer data.
• Assist with providing data and thorough project recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with providing input on strategy, based on knowledge of industry and technology trends.
• Synthesize findings from analysis and make verbal/written recommendations to Management.
• Support in facilitating, workout problem-solving strategy sessions with functional leaders across the company.
• Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analyses.
• Performs other duties as required and or assigned.

Requirements

• Wide knowledge and vast experience in blasting, coating and spraying particularly in offshore activities
• At least 10 years offshore experience is desirable.
• QAQC related experience
• Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification
• Full UKOOA Medical
• Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
• NACE certification
• Rope access certification (IF REQUIRED)
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good housekeeping standards
• Strong safety skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good reporting and business writing skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction and offshore environment.
• Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards

Work Environment:

• The job is performed outdoors.

Job Title: Project QA/QC Engineer
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Assist and/or conduct quality control reviews at client project sites.
• Verify and maintain quality control records.
• Support personnel to assure effective and competent performance of quality function.
• Participate in the review of all project design, implementation and test documentation to assure conformance to quality control standards. This can include review of drawings, specification sheets, application procedures, testing and inspection standards, vendor inspections and customer contract specifications.
• Carry out assigned work projects; Conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation.
• Attend scheduled meetings i.e. safety orientations and meetings; team briefing meetings. and assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Prepare and write of project reports.
• Authorize rework, scrap or return to vendor decisions; consults and reviews with QA/QC Team as necessary.

Job Qualifications

• A good University Degree in related field.
• Wide knowledge and vast experience in blasting, coating and spraying particularly in offshore activities.
• At least 10years offshore experience is desirable. QAQC related experience.
• Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification.
• Full UKOOA Medical.
• Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
• NACE certification.
• Rope access certification (IF REQUIRED).
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good housekeeping standards.
• Strong safety skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good reporting and business writing skills.

 Job Title: Billing and Credit Officer
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Prepare all invoices within 48hours of receipt of sales order(s) and all supporting documents.
• Ensure all discrepancies are duly documented and reconciled before submission or re-submission to client.
• Follow up with operations team and business account executive on submission of daily progress report and sales order.
• Maintain a report of probable and or determined credit dates for submitted invoices.
• Stay abreast of outstanding credits and payments of company's clients.
• Receive sales orders and processes client project invoices; maintains open files for yet to be paid invoices and closed files for paid invoices.
• Verify the sales orders and contract agreement / purchase orders for quantity, unit pricing, rates, number of days and applicable discounts.
• Obtain approval from appropriate personnel for payment for miscellaneous invoices.
• Perform other duties as required or as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• A University degree/HND holder in Social Sciences is desirable.
• At least 1 - 2 years of experience
• Fluency in written and verbal English is desirable.
• Oral communication, the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.
• Good reasoning and multi-tasking skills
• Strong analytical, numerical and data analysis skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Corporate financing. Understanding of business practices.
• Possess diplomacy, meticulous, intuitive and attentive to detail.

Job Title: Graduate Engineer
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Using industrial rope access services in difficult to access areas such as confined spaces and high access areas.
• Perform tests, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment as necessary.
• Repair may require the reading and interpreting wiring schematics, performing minor coating, bolting and welding, and operating hydraulic, pneumatic, Inspection and spray equipment.
• Adjust or replace bearings, pipes, and other pipeline and production facilities as needed.
• Verify that the integrity of the structure has been restored for the purpose it was designed for.
• Take pictures and/or video of completed work for presentation to the client.
• Assist in recruiting and training rope access employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate all functions including receiving of components, equipment inventory control and interim quality checks and shipping; assures compliance with all regulations and good code of practice.
• Troubleshoots any project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the Unit Manager and or Projects Manager.
• Perform other related duties incidentally to the work described herein.

Job Qualifications

• A university degree is required with a major in science or engineering preferred.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with people is essential
• Good leadership skills are beneficial.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, management and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.

Work environment:
Onshore/Offshore


Job Title: Accounts Coordinator
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Review incoming invoices/check requests/credit card charges and accompanying documentation for accuracy and proper authorization/approval.
• Reconcile operational project cost after payment crediting entry to insure all job cost entries have a proper cost code number and have been entered correctly.
• Maintain master vendor list verifying new vendors are properly authorized.
• Maintain the insurance payment database. Track company's licenses and insurance to insure both remain current.
• Identify expenditures where an invoice has not been submitted for processing.
• Coordinate the processing of cash advances, retirement and reimbursements. Audit expense reimbursements and retirements
• Reconcile credit card statements and open payables after each check run
• Maintenance of accounting records files for accounts payable vouchers and deposits worksheets, including archiving of records.
• Prepare an annual account analysis and payment of taxes
• Backup function for daily bank deposits and other functions as needed.
• Facilitate completion of financial objectives established by the CFO, Finance Controller and the Finance Manager.
• Provide support as needed to CFO and Financial Controller.
• Perform other duties and or ad-hoc tasks as requested or assigned.

Job Qualifications

• A good first degree in Accounts.
• At least 4years of related accounting experience.
• Professional certification - ACCA, CFA, ACA is desirable.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good team spirit and project management skills.
• Good administrative, relational and problem solving skills.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills.
• Good reasoning skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools. Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Document Control - Reviewing and keeping records of transaction of sale and purchase goods and services.

 Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Maintain fixed asset records; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items; prepares property tax returns for review by the Chief Accountant and or H.O.D.
• Receive and answer phone calls from vendors or other departments in regard to payment status of invoices.
• Ensures proper documentation and maintenance of the department's file management system. File papers and documents into appropriate department files.
• Make photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions.
• Assist or prepare correspondence. Draft memos, and other reports as appropriate.
• Make requisitions for new or additional stationeries and equipments as appropriate.
• Provide administrative assistance to the other departments as required or requested.
• Perform other duties as required or as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• A University Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with people is essential.
• 1-2 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
• Good reasoning skills; communication skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under guidelines.
• Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies relating to payroll, taxes and general business financial conditions.
• Must be proficient in MS Office software - Word, Excel.

Job Title: Business Strategy Analyst
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Provide support in eliciting requirements for strategy through interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, case study, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
• Pro-actively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the needed functional requirements (Business Requirements Document).
• Utilize experience in using enterprise-wide requirements definition and management systems and methodologies required.
• Work with the BSS to define concepts to users and under direction of departmental managers.
• Provide necessary support to the BSS to drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
• Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates.
• Identify, distinguish and analyze multiple components of a problem and then make conclusions using high-level quantitative skills and where necessary make recommendations for business change.

Requirements

• A University degree. Masters degree in Business Management is an added advantage.
• 0-2 years of strategic analysis job experience is required.
• Experience in working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment.
• Advanced and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to drive components of large multi-functional projects.
• Self-starter, strong initiative & leadership.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis.
• Good reasoning skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly.
• Data Analysis skills using Excel, Power-point, and Access.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Work with the DMD on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the MD and DMD in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and statutory audits.
• Monitor banking activities of the company.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the company's needs.
• Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the company's Savings and Retirement Plan.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the company's fiscal function and performance.
• Participate in the development of the company's plans and programs as a strategic partner.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance at an accredited college or university.
• A Master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA or its equivalent) is preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• At-least 15years of financial and accounting management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of a company.
• At-least 7years of managerial experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Board and outside investors.

Job Title: Business Sales Executive
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Contact current and potential customers, visit companies to evaluate needs, and promote sale of services, new and existing company services.
• Sale of the organization's tools & services to the both existing and potential customers using technical, organizational, and customer knowledge to influence customers and assist them in applying the tools/services to their needs resulting in revenue generation.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner.
• Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels customers
• Meets and or exceed assigned company sales targets.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies, sales programs, promotions, efforts and events including goal setting.
• Develop service awareness in the marketplace to ensure sustained profit growth of sales in the company.
• Prepare written reports of sales activities including sales orders, backlog, forecasts, lost accounts etc.

Requirements

• A good University first degree is required.
• At least 2-3years of sales experience within a structured organization.
• Experience in sales would be an added advantage.
• Good relational and interpersonal skills.
• Good team spirit.
• Good problem solving, initiative and negotiation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills.
• Good reasoning skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills.
• Good analytical skills.

Job Title: API Inspector
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Provide daily direction to sub-ordinate Inspectors and/or NDE Technicians assigned tohis/her area.
• Oversee daily inspection activities
• Routine audits of inspection and non-destructive examination activities related to his/her area.
• Write/review inspection reports, plans, repair recommendations and other inspection documents.
• Communicate weekly with the Operation Department to update the work status or any issue.
• Develop and implement area equipment inspection and testing plans for compliance and turnarounds.
• Implement all the applicable procedure which is applicable to client including HSE.
• Troubleshoots any project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the
• Operations Support Team and QAQC Team.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• All necessary Certification API 570, API 510 & NDT Level II (UT, MPI, VT, PT & ET).
• At least 5years related experience of pipeline, vessels, tank & platform inspections.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with industry codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of multiple non-destructive examination (NDE) methodologies, typically used in refinery equipment inspection.
• Strong ability in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification.
• Full UKOOA Medical.
• Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
• Rope access certification (If Required).
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good housekeeping standards.
• Strong safety skills.
• Good leadership skills.

Job Title: QHSE Officer
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Assist in conducting Safety Awareness Programs.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and assist HSE Coordinator in safety audits.
• Assist in conducting safety drill, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions for safety non-conformities.
• Ensure that non-conformance reports are regularly collected and reported.
• Monitor the quality control activities in line with the established quality control procedure.
• Assist in vendor survey and evaluation.
• Refer and resolve any quality issues that may arise in consultation with the QA/QC
• Coordinator.
• Assist QA/QC Coordinator in the preparation of weekly and monthly quality reports.

Job Qualifications

• A university degree/HND in science discipline is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year related experience is an added advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and OSHAS 18001 / ISO 14001 standards is an added
• advantage.
• Experience in risk assessments, HSE Audits/Meetings/Inspections, HSE Training, HSE
• Performance Reporting, First-Aid, and Accident Investigation.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and of the use of Personal Protective Equipment
• (PPE) for various hazards.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to interact with all levels of personnel within the
• organization and third parties.
• Able to liaise effectively with representatives of relevant authorities, consultants, and subcontractors on quality and safety matters.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential.
• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Data Analysis skills using Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Job Title: Coating Technician
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Utilize mixing equipment and pumps to transfer mixes into spray guns.
• Apply several coats for certain products including anti-corrosive material toautomobiles and varnish to furniture before finishing with coats of paint
• Adjust colors when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.
• Apply materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and remodeling.
• Graffiti respose and removal using a variety of available products and soda blasting.
• Operate, cleans and maintain all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers and electrostatic sprayers, pumps, etc.
• Safely stores and labels all materials.
• Maintain and repair soda blasting compressor and accessories.
• Estimate time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.
• Erect scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.
• Offer assistance and advice on materials, designs, and color.
• Monitor valves and gauges during coating machine operation to eliminate defects. Adjust spray flow, air circulation and temperature.

Job Qualifications

• A University Degree in related field.
• Wide knowledge and vast experience in blasting, coating and spraying
• Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification
• Full UKOOA Medical
• 6 - 10years offshore experience is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
• Basic Certificate in Painting
• Rope access certification (IF REQUIRED)
• Experience in painting operations in an Offshore Environment
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good housekeeping standards
• Strong safety skills

Job Title: Facilities and Services Officer (Expediter)
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Review purchase orders for expediting requirements, seeks solutions to technical problems, reviews reports to clarify misunderstandings, monitors client changes and communicate to end users on delivery status.
• Weekly Reports- generate and provide data for input into status reports on delays in supply, impact on delivery schedule, tracking and delivery logs. Generate and create reports detailing work progress, costs, requisition issues and inventory levels.
• Maintain proper file management of all expediting documentation and communication in the procurement file
• Advise the requisitioner on any proposed change(s) to any part of the requisitioned material (e.g. specifications etc)
• Vendor Management- Works with warehouse, buyers and suppliers to correct deficiencies, shortages, unacceptable substitutions and other problems
• Monitor placed orders with vendors and suppliers to be sure that the materials are delivered in the specified amount of time.
• Maintain a record of the outstanding purchase orders and contact vendors through telephone calls, by email and in person.
• Act as liaison between the end user and vendors with regards to relaying information regarding delays in shipments and works to resolve.

Job Qualifications

• A good University First Degree is required in business, accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in purchasing is an added advantage.
• Have a basic understanding of manufacturing resource planning (MRP).
• Have knowledge of shipping processes as well as quality assurance methods.
• Ability to remain organized and on top of scheduled shipments and production goals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for contact with suppliers during the expediting process.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools– ability to use the necessary databases and software related to purchasing and shipping.
• Quality control: the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Title: Welding Technician
Location: Nigeria
Job Description

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
• Cut workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Melt lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.
• Install or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ignite torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.

Requirements

• A Technical degree or journey man experience of 6-15years and above related experience in welding
• Rope Access IRATA Level 3
• Must have experience welding multiple types of pipe including, but not limited to: carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome.
• Certified in at least 3 of these processes: SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW
• Knowledge and experience in 6G Pipe Testing
• Valid A.W.S D1.1 Certification
• Responsible for carrying out all your duties in a safe, competent manner and in line with both systems and the IRATA Code of Practice.
• Extensive experience in welding and fabrication mainly in the piping and Vessels
• Knowledge and experience in all QC related activities in Piping, welding, related Piping
• Valid BOSIET Offshore Survival Certification
• Full UKOOA Medical & TB Clearance certificate
• Technical background in advanced welding methods and procedures
• Knowledge of various international welding equipment
• Knowledge and adherence to safety rules, regulations and good housekeeping standards.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]

Note: All applications will be reviewed and ONLY suitable applicants will be contacted.

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