Job Openings in a Leading Upstream Oil & Gas Company, 15th October, 2019

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A leading Upstream Oil & Gas Company with active operatorship of prolific blocks. As a result of our current expansion and development programmes, we are seeking to engage experienced, passionate, intelligent and resourceful Professionals to fill the vacant positions below:   Job Title: Managing Director/COO Location: Nigeria Requirements The ideal candidates:

• Must be an experienced leader who has led at the topmast level of an E&P, FMCG or Finance company. He is expected to have multicultural exposure with the ability to mix and interact at different levels of the society.
• A degree in a Science or Social Science course with a minimum of second bless upper from a reputable university.
• An MBA or Masters degree In science or social science will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 20 years work experience of which 7 years shouk be at a senior management level with sufficient exposure to the upstream sector of the oil Industry.
• To be considered also will bee seasoned FMCO or Banking Professional with minimum 20 years In sales A minimum 10 years of the qualifying candidate's work experience should be at the senior management level.
• An international exposure as a Country Manager I Managing Director will be an added advantage
• Candidate should be above 45years of age but not more than 55 years
• Candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, good leadership track record, good Interpersonal skills, and high problem solving ability.
• Good entrepreneurial skill and commercial approach to business are also required skills
• High ethical standards plus excellent knowledge of corporate governance are also required.
• The Candidate should have the ability to trouble-shoot and work under intense pressure without losing his/ her cool

Required Competencies:

• Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills to work with a multi-disciplinary and multi-tasking team
• Ability to drive a multi-cultural arid multi-functional team towards achieving set goals
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals
• Good understanding of the budgeting process and performance reporting to the board
• Ability to represent the company, in third party functions, meetings and events including but not limited to Government Ministries, Directorates and Agencies, International organisations, community associations and leaders etc
• Ability to champion the enforcement of standards and procedure to ensure company does not fall foul of any operational procedure or regulatory requirements
• Ability to take full responsibility to protect and efficiently manage company resources: human and material
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software Is compulsory

      Job Title: General Manager, Gas Development Location: Nigeria Details

• The General Manager, Gas Development must have in-depth knowledge of Operational and Technical Practices in an E&P company with relevant onshore, offshore / swamp field experience, Gas Commercial,Economic Modelling Knowledge and Economic analysis for decision making as well as Gas business value chain realisation and profitability
• The ideal candidate must be able to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, work in a team environment and be able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders

Principal Accountabilities

• Overseeing compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures and sytem  statutory requirements, HSE standards and international conventions on oil & gas exploration and production
• Identifying gas development and sales opportunities for strategic partnership with relevant  stakeholders with good global standing and reputation for transfer of technological know how and skills for rapid business growth
• Create gas market and develop matching agreements to ensure profitable sales opportunities
• Preparing implementing, monitoring and reporting on the annual departmental business plans in line with Corporate strategic Plan and performance targets
• Providing timely advice or resources including people, training, equipment and finances required to support foreseen changes in the Upstream and Midstream operations
• Coaching, mentoring& and developing the gas development team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning in the unit
• Giving oversight in ensuring that gas development activities uphold Company corporate image by mitigating factors that will result in conflict with communities on site and any litigation
• Monitoring and ensuring realization Of gas projects Procuring project management - supervision and budgetary control
• Manage alternative funding relationship and execution of alternative evacuation reroute, gas pipeline and concept development
• Participating in field development planning, for gas development, gas negotiation, sales and marketing
• Developing midstream (CNG end gas distribution) opportunities and business engagements with regulators and other relevant stakeholders
• Overall responsibility for delivery of commercial agreements associated with third parties systems; oil and gas transportation agreements, lease of platform space, interconnection agreements, producer’s agreement, third party gas supply agreements etc
• Identification  of Gas business opportunity, maturation of such emerging opportunities for the benefit of the Company.
• Follow up project quotations and participate in bid evaluation and analysis / award recommendations to management
• Liaising with Legal Department to deliver Gas Commercial Agreements and procedures. where necessary
• Champion the enforcement of standards and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
• Ensure company compliance with all regulations from relevant regulatory agencies

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in a core engineering discipline, Business Administration Economics or other science related discipline with a minimum of Second Class, Upper Division
• A Master’s degree on equivalent will be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in Gas Development five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management level handling Gas Commercial business structuring, framing and project maturation as well as participated in Gas Commercial Agreements delivery and negotiations
• Proven background In Petroleum Exploration, Development, Production and Appraisal
• Demonstrated experience In asset development
• Possess Strong fundamental in commercial and regulatory aspects of Petroleum as well as good understanding of E&P including: Engineering and Surface Facilities
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software Is compulsory

      Job Title: Community Relations Officer Location: Nigeria Requirements

• The ideal candidate will assist in the negotiation, supervision and implementation of development projects and programmes in company host communities as well as provide healthy and mutually beneficial relationships with relevant host and neighbouring communities Previous experience working in troubled communities will be an added advantage
• Candidate must have worked in a similar role for at least eight (8) years post NYSC experience in the Oil & Gas industry of which at least five (5) must have been spent In an E&P company
• A minimum ala Bachelors Degree (B. Sc.) degree in any of the social science disciplines with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) Is required A Master’s degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Candidate must not be less than 35 Years of age
• Candidate must have ability to manage stress and meet critical deadlines, build and maintain strong relationships, as welt as manage restive and agitative groups
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

      Job Title: Production Technician Location: Nigeria Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply, production, operational, engineering and management principles to resolve technical/production problems and optimize hydrocarbon production enhancement opportunities
• Debug problems in process, products and equipment as well as in production, field development plans, execution and management
• Prepare daily production and operations reports as well as ensure good quality effluent water dump
• Carry out choke change and inspection, well test, production chemical optimization and production rate checks.
• Assist and support HSES teams in ensuring compliance to Safety arid Security Policies and procedures at company's locations,
• Champion the enforcement of standards and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (BSc,) degree in a core engineering discipline (Petroleum, Production, Electrical or Instrumentation)
• A minimum of Upper Credit or Second Class Upper Division. A Masters degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience at supervisory level in a reputable E& P company and with a proven track record of production and operations management,
• In depth knowledge of chemical optimization, Production, Facilities and well engineering

Required Competencies

• Must have a good knowledge of Operational and Technical Practices In an E&P Company.
• Must have an In depth knowledge of offshore / swamp production engineering and operations well test and performance analysis, optimization of field production development planning technical arid economic evaluation as well as production forecasting
• The candidate must ti. able to work in a team environment and effectively communicate within and outside the company
• Must have a proven ability to plan / lead projects and must be able to work under pressure
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skill to work n a multidisciplinary and multitasking team.
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

      Job Title: Assistant Production Technician Location: Nigeria Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Engineers. Supervisors and Technicians to resolve technical/production problems and optimize hydrocarbon production enhancement opportunities
• Work with the production team to debug problems In process, products and equipment as well as in production, field development plans, execution and management
• Carry out choke change and Inspection, welt test, production chemical optimization and production rate checks.
• Assist and support the Production and HSE teams in ensuring compliance to Safety and Security Policies and procedures at Company’s locations

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc ) degree In a core engineering discipline (Petroleum, Production, Electrical or instrumentation)
• Possession of a Master’s degree or equivalent wilt be an added advantage
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a reputable E& P company and with a proven track record of production arid operations management
• Good knowledge of chemical optimization, Production Facilities and well engineering

Required Competencies

• Must have a good knowledge of Operational and Technical Practices in an E&P Company.
• Must have a good knowledge of offshore /swamp production engineering and operations, well test and performance analysis, optimization of field production, development planning technical arid economic evaluation as well as production forecasting,
• The candidate must be able to work in a team environment and effectively communicate within and outside the company
• Must possess ability to execute projects arid be able Id work under pressure.
• Must have strong Interpersonal and communication skills to work In a multidisciplinary and multi-tasking team,
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals.
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

      Job Title: General Manager, Drilling Location: Nigeria Duties

• Plan, organize. coordinate and manage the overall implementation of Company’s drilling and well completion operations
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot major drilling and completion problems
• Provide continuous drilling rigs forward activities forecast and requirements as related to drilling and well completions
• Manage Company’s HSE policy and procedure for drilling and cell completions
• Responsible for directing the execution of appropriate procedures for wet drilling projects
• Must be capable of applying operational engineering and management principles to resolve problems and optimize drilling completion, work-over, supply chain, logistics. planning and scheduling activities
• Provide immediate and effective solutions for operational continuity, equipment malfunctions and other onsite problems
• Must have experience in field development plans, execution and management.
• Liaise with proeci partners, such as geologists and drilling contractors etc. in order to keep up to-date on all developments that may have an impact on drilling activities.
• Ensuring that drilling and well completion operations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, with respect to health and safety and emergency procedures
• Must have a proven ability to plan I lead projects and must be able to work under pressure.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and. multi tasking team,
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals
• Must be capable of representing the company with regulatory and government agencies.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a core engineering discipline with a minimum at Second Class Upper Division
• A Master's degree or Its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry with a proven track record of operations management

Required Competencies:

• An in-depth knowledge of technical and operational practices and principles of drilling, completion and work over processes and development planning
• Must have working knowledge of commonly used and relevant drilling, operations and production management software
• In depth knowledge of Well engineering, operations, and completions.
• Ability to prepare work schedules and comprehensive drilling plans to meet project objectives and deadlines,
• Must be able to manage and apply multiple concurrent field projects and work in a team environment
• Proficient In generating opportunities to optimize producing assets. improve recovery. increase production rate and reserve addition,
• Must be capable of working seamlessly with geoscience production and reservoir groups In executing drilling operations engineering solutions,
• Must be capable of providing commercial solutions that deliver Optimum hydrocarbon value
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software Is compulsory

      Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer Location: Nigeria Required Competencies/ Job Responsibilities

• Review update and manage Health. Safety and environment (HSE) policies, procedures and standards
• Make regular inspection of the workplace, site or plant and conduct risk assessments and carry out compliance checks. as well as report gaps
• Follow up identified gaps to ensure their closure provide support and advice regarding health and safety considerations to Company and Contractors
• Provide advice to staff regarding protective clothing/dressing
• Advise Management on the measures to Improve the safety of the operational environment
• Investigate incidents or accidents and makes recommendations/write reports
• Train staff to ensure lull consciousness and observance of health. safety and environment matters
• Ensure the Company is able to respond effectively to emergency situations
• Coordinate the Health and Safety executives and liaise/ manage the regulatory and governing bodies
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health Safety aid Environment (HSE) statutory

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any Science or Engineering discipline with a minimum of second class upper degree
• Possession of a Master’s degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Minimum of Seven years of relevant experience in the oil industry with reputable operators
• Must be a good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, ready to travel at short notice and able to work under pressure
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

      Job Title: Senior Legal Officer Location: Nigeria Requirements

• The ideal candidates must be a seasoned and consummate Lawyer with in-depth knowledge, experience and hand-on in international arid Local Oil / Gas contract drafting, vetting, agreements litigation and arbitration proceeding in an E&P company. He or she must be able to lead, handle and deliver concurrent contracts
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years post NYSC experience in an E&P company with track record of International and Local Oil / Gas law
• Degrees in LL.B, BL and LL.M With a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) Higher qualifications(s) will be an added advantage
• Candidates must be a team player, sell-motivated arid must be proficient in the use of IT Software
• Must be capable of providing support in the planning and execution of company projects
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

      Job Title: Assistant Electrical Technician Location: Nigeria Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair defective components in motors, generators, controller, storage batteries, switch boards and other electrical fixtures
• Carry out servicing and general maintenance on electrical part of the generator, electric motors, water/fire pump, air conditioner unit, electric cooker, transformer, light fitting fridge, freezers, water heaters etc.
• Diagnose defect on the electric panel, gas and fire alarm systems, circuit breaker and effect repairs
• Carry out maintenance and charging of various wet cell batteries use for the operation to avoid total failure
• Assist and support HSE and production teams in ensuring compliance to Safety and and Security Policies and procedures at company's locations

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (B Sc.) degree in a core engineering discipline (Electrical or instrumentation)
• A Masters degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Must have worked in a similar position for at least five (5) years in a reputable E&P Company and with proven track record of production and operations maintenance

Required Competencies:

• Must have a good knowledge of Operational and Electrical Practices in an E&P Company
• Must have an in depth knowledge of offshore swamp production engineering and operations
• Must be able to manage multiple Concurrent projects work in a team environment, and be able to effectively communicate within and outside the company
• Good knowledge of Electrical, Production and Facilities engineering
• Must have a proven ability to manage projects and be able to work under pressure
• Must be result oriented arid committed to company goals
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

    Job Title: Assistant Mechanical Technician Location: Nigeria Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Mechanical Engineers, Supervisor and Technicians to resolve mechanical problems and optimize hydrocarbon production enhancement opportunities
• Resolve motor pump conveyor, hydraulic mechanical and other industrial equipment problems
• Carry out routine periodic servicing and maintenance on all the rotating equipment such as generator prime mover, firewater pump, crane engine, various electrically driven pumps, compressor etc to reduce the rate at breakdown maintenance and encourage smooth operation
• Assist and support HSE teams in ensuring compliance to Safety and Security Policies and procedures at Company’s locations

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (B Sc.) degree in a core engineering discipline (Mechanical , Petroleum, Production, electrical or instrumentation)
• A Masters degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Must have worked in a similar position for at least five (5) years in a reputable E&P Company and with proven track record of rotating equipment support

Required Competencies:

• Must have a good knowledge of Operational and Mechanical Practices in an E&P Company
• Must have an in depth knowledge of offshore swamp production engineering and operations
• Must be able to manage multiple Concurrent projects work in a team environment, and be able to effectively communicate within and outside the company
• Good knowledge of Mechanical, Production and Facilities engineering
• Must have a proven ability to manage projects and be able to work under pressure
• Proficiency In IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

Remuneration Very attractive and highly competitive within the industry.     How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] with the position applied for as subject of the email. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Application Deadline: 29th October, 2019.

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