Jobs at Hobark International Limited
Hobark International Limited is the parent company of the Hobark group
operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in
1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we
have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Analyst/Superintendent
Req I D: Req-1069
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Analyse management accounts, market data and other relevant
sources of information to develop detailed business plans for the
Company’s many lines of business
- Develop templates and train staff on using such templates to automate client billing processes
- Develop templates and train staff on using such templates to automate supplier purchase order processes
- Develops credibility for the finance group by providing timely
and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial
trends in order to assist the CFO and MD in budgeting, planning, fund
raising and marketing
- Develop information memorandum and business plans for fund raising, investor updates and Board Meetings
- Monitors local and global industry trends and reports on same
- Liaises and maintains good relations with banks and potential / actual investors
- Monitors and optimizes banking activities so as to assure appropriate cash flow
- Develops and maintains a reliable cash flow projection process
and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet
operating needs
Qualifications
Education:
- Masters of Business Administration &/or Chartered Accountant
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience)
in a directly relatable subject matter, i.e. Finance, Accounting,
Economics
Experience:
- Extensive experience with analysing complex industries with many lines of business
- At least 10 years of financial management responsibilities including day-to-day operation activity
- At least 5 years of experience in managing people
- Proven strategic financial analysis skills including proficiency
in excel, writing business plans from scratch without any assistance,
financial modeling, proposals and presentations to differing audiences
- Comfortable fulfilling designated role within a team environment while applying self-directed work activity
- Demonstrated experience with accounting protocol, activity, and review.
- Proficient using MS Office Suite with particular strength using Excel.
- Competent to review contracts and help negotiate as necessary.
- High ethical, moral, and integrity based discretion, choices, and actions
- Detail Oriented and highly organized
Primary Skills:
- Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, EPC, Finance, Oil & Gas, Operations.
Job Title: Security and Marine Manager
Req I D: Req-1022
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- To manage and provide effective leadership across the security and marine (boat/ferry/barge/tugs and other marine craft) teams
- To secure all Company locations and protect personnel to the requisite international standards
- To ensure that resources in the Security and Marine Department
are appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and
that priorities are always covered adequately
- To provide robust, effective and adaptive security for all the facilities and personnel of the Company and their clients
- To control the departmental budgets properly and manage to achieve the best value for money
- Identify and process all training needs promptly and undertake them at the appropriate time
- Ensure that performance agreements, interim and main evaluations are undertaken within the set timescale
- Manage personnel schedules so that there is adequate cover to
maintain services at all times and use of personnel time is always
optimize, including the marine side
- Manage personnel so that teamwork and meritocratic attitudes are
encouraged and performance and attendance issues are addressed at the
correct time, in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures
- Ensure that personnel carry out daily drills and other
procedures to maintain high standards of work, discipline and focus,
drills and procedures to be designed by the Employee and implemented
after approval from their Line Manager
- Ensure that the Security Operations Manual is up to date for use
by all on-site security, marine personnel and other visitors to the
facilities who need to be informed
Qualifications
- University Degree (2.1 or higher)
- Preference will be given to candidates with military experience
- Preference will be given to Candidates who Have experience in
the Offshore Oil and Gas industry, working with multinational
companies/clients
- The candidate's experience and academic record are paramount but
it would be preferable if the candidate has international experience
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Land and marine based security hands on experience and management
- ISPS qualified (International Ship and Port Facility Security)
- Trained in overseeing deployment of armed and unarmed guards
- Trained in overseeing deployment of advanced technology for land and marine security.
- Trained in managing boat crews
- Over 15 years experience
Job Title: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager
Req I D: Req-0988
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The employee will be responsible to implement and manage the:
- Company wide Integrated Management System
- SHEQ System and Procedures
- Maintenance of ISO Certifications
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Responsibility for the implementation of the company’s ISO-9001
compliant quality management system (QMS) throughout the business
- Responsibility for the implementation of the company’s ISO
140001:2004 compliant environmental management system (EMS) throughout
the business
- Responsibility for the implementation of the company’s OHSAS
18001: 2007 Occupational health, safety management (OHSMS) compliant
system throughout the business
- Compile the SHEQ statistics and other data required for the
management review and implement agreed actions focusing on continuous
improvement of the QMS, EMS and OHSMS
- Liaise and coordinate with Heads of Departments to ensure
corporate and contractual SHEQ requirements are implemented and targets
met
- Manage, organise, and execute process, accident/incident investigation and system audits throughout the business
- Manage, organise, and execute risk assessments
- Ensure adequate posting of safety notices / circulars
- Maintain metrics to monitor and close-out of audit findings
- Develop customer focused information packages, presentations and
solutions during the tender phase of projects, maintaining continuity
during handover to project teams and/or the Heads of Departments
- Develop and implement continuous improvement, customer-oriented solutions
- Interact cross functionally with project and functional management to resolve quality health, safety & environment issues
- Review technical requisitions and procurement documentation for quality, health, safety & environment compliance
- Manage, plan and implement subcontractor / vendor audits to meet QMS / SMS & EMS, project and corporate requirements
- Develop and distribute management reports
- Audit Departmental compliance with contractual requirements
- Develop, implement and monitor continuous improvement action plans
Requirements
- A Degree in Engineering
- 20 years’ experience
- Working as an HSE and/or SHEQ Manager for international companies in construction and oil and gas
- Experienced in implementing new SHEQ systems
- Experienced in getting and maintain ISO certifications
Skills:
- The candidate should be skilled in EPC, Oil & Gas, QA/QC, Quality Control
Job Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Req I D: Req-1074
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Strategy & Planning:
- Participate in strategic and operational governance processes as a member of the senior management team;
- Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business
goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and
coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and
future IT systems;
- Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs ofthe business;
- Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures;
- Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective
investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including
staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development;
- Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments;
- Develop, track, and control the IT annual operating and capital budgets;
- Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives;
- Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan;
- Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization.
Acquisition & Deployment:
- Coordinate/facilitate stakeholder consultation defining new technology business/systems requirements;
- Create cost-benefit analysis and support detailed definition of data requirements and departmental workflows;
- Approve, prioritize, and control projects related to selection and development etc of major information systems;
- Participate in vendor contract negotiations for IT equipment/software purchases;
- Review hardware/software acquisition and maintenance contracts to capitalize on economies of scale
Education and Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification (Masters preferred) in the field of Computer Science or Business Administration.
Experience:
- Approximately 10 to 15 years managing and/or directing an IT operation;
- Approximately 2 to 5 years working within Oil and Gas, Shipping or Supply Chain;
- A proven track record of developing and implementing IT policies and systems.
Knowledge, skills and ability:
- Up to date knowledge of legislation, regulations, best practice and how they relate to IT;
- Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations;
- Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications and outsourced systems;
- Good understanding of IT systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
- Experienced in system design/development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management;
- Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development;
- Excellent understanding of project management principles;
- Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems;
- Strong understanding of HR management principles, practices, and procedures;
- Proven leadership ability;
- Excellent command of the English language including grammar, spelling and punctuation;
- Ability to produce a range of reports and statistical information at short notice;
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and react at short notice;
- Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change;
- Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved;
- Ability to form successful relationships, working with all levels of the organisation;
- The resilience to deal with periods of work pressure and
diplomacy to deal with difficult employees, customers, contactors and
others in the course of their duties;
- Reliable, with the ability to maintain high levels of service;
- Motivated with the ability to effectively work on own initiative;
Job Title: Construction Manager
Req I D: Req-1027
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Supervision:
- Supervision of the development and construction within 'The
Company Locations' and at related locations, as designated by the
Employer.
- Supervision of the contractors, personnel and other persons
and/or entities involved in the development of property in COMPANY
LOCATION and at related locations, as designated by the Employer
Planning:
- Development of detailed master plan for the COMPANY LOCATIONS
- Forward planning of facilities, services, supporting
infrastructure, personnel and other related items required for
development and management of property in 'The Company Location'
('COMPANY LOCATION')
- Forward planning of infrastructure required for the industrial village;
- Planning and developing layout of infrastructure for LFZ.
General:
- The Employee will be required to provide assistance to the
Company in a wide range of areas, in line with the Employee's field of
experience/expertise;
- The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly
related to his/her area of experience or expertise, in which case
proper instruction will be provided by the Company; Ensure that the
highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities;
- Conduct himself / herself in a dignified and respectful manner
that reflects well on the Employer and also sets an example for the
other employees.
Qualifications
- University Degree (2.1 or higher)
- Preference will be given to candidates with Civil Engineering
qualifications and/or other industry related qualifications - ALL grades
should be provided
Primary Skills:
- Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production
Additional Qualifications
Preference will be given to Candidates that:
- Have experience in working in, designing and building Free Zones, towns, general infrastructure
- Have worked in multinational / FTSE100 companies
- Hands on experience and management
- Over 10 years' experience