Ongoing recruitment in an Offshore Energy Company (Subsea 7)

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Subsea 7 is a world-leading seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry. We provide cost-effective technical solutions to enable the delivery of complex projects in all water depths and challenging environments. We are recruiting to fill the positions below:     Job Title: Graduate Engineer Vacancy ref: 57086 Location: Lagos Business Area: Surf and Conventional Working hours: 40 hours per week Contract type: Staff Job Description

• Nigerstar 7 is looking for graduate engineers to join the engineering department.
• Under supervision, a Graduate Engineer assists more senior engineers to produce detailed engineering relevant to his/her area of specialism.
• The work scope may include supporting studies and tenders as well as live projects.
• The Graduate Engineer will participate in the Graduate Engineer Development Scheme (GEDS) involving off-the-job training, on-the-job development, mentoring and self-development.
• All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.

Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Under direct supervision, produces engineering deliverables, which may include engineering support to DO, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and 3rd-party submissions.
• Consolidates knowledge in areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice.
• Limited awareness of clients’ needs; addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
• Assists in the production of technical documentation.
• Makes effort to become aware of all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements.
• Participates in meetings/correspondence with Clients, subcontractors, 3rd parties, etc. in a junior capacity.
• Recognises the objectives for professional development.
• Adheres to the training requirements of the GEDS.

Additional Responsibilities/Activities specific to the appropriate Engineering Centre may be added as applicable. For example:

• Participate in offshore assignments as required by project placement.
• Accept increasing responsibility as more experience is gained Actively seek and execute challenging work tasks Originate documents such as analysis reports, procedures, drawings, Change Control Forms, Dive plans etc.
• Act as company representative at such events as load tests, trial fit-ups etc. Carry out other duties of a Professional Engineer under the supervision and/or approval of a more senior Engineer.
• Prepare and present, Task Risk Assessments, HAZOPs etc. when assigned Prepare procedures and other documents to satisfy company and industry Health and Safety Standards

Requirement

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

    Job Title: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Specialist Vacancy Ref: 57089 Location: Lagos Business Area: Surf and Conventional Working Hours: 40 hours per week Contract type: Staff Job Description

• The SCM Engineer is responsible for a particular, defined aspect of the Supply Chain process.
• This may involve the purchase of goods, services and facilities or other SCM functions.
• They may be the single point of contact (SPOC) with a supplier.
• All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Nigerstar 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
• All personnel are also expected to contribute to creating a culture of ethics and integrity within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to our Code of Conduct.

Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Operate within standardised SCM policies, processes and systems and leverage the systems side to support the provision of relevant and quality metrics
• Manage the defined elements of the supply chain process as delegated. Work within cross-functional teams to work with vendors on cost improvement and to create better value delivery
• Capitalise from lessons learned and is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently
• Contribute the selection, management and monitoring of vendors
• Participate in the evaluation of the vendors
• Proactively support internal clients such as Tendering, Offshore Resources and project teams with performance of the assigned SCM activities
• Maintain contact with Vendors, including appropriate sites visits, during the entire process ensuring adherence to quality and deadlines.
• Maintain and produce appropriate reports and logs for all relevant internal parties, proactively highlighting issues to ensure these are identified in advance and can be addressed.

Authority/Dimensions

• Operate within the Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Nigerstar 7’s Management Principles

Key Relationships/ Stakeholders External:

• Clients
• Vendors

Internal:

• Colleagues
• Managers
• Employees

Person Specification

• Holds a relevant degree or equivalent
• Additional qualifications from a professional body are desirable
• Degree/Qualification in related course or other equivalent experience, plus minimum of 5 + years relevant working experience in Oil & Gas (Construction, Engineering, Offshore sectors etc.) or relevant sectors
• Additional experience in logistics, materials and equipment importation/exportation
• Knowledgeable in local/international customs rules and regulations
• Pro-active and positive to changes and challenges
• Pro-active and open in communication with all interfacing parties.
• Demonstrate a good level of initiative
• Team oriented and performance driven
• Upholds Nigerstar 7’s core values and reputation both internally and externally: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Performance and Collaboration.

    Job Title: Nigerian Content Coordinator (Project) Vacancy Ref: 57092 Location: Lagos Business Area: Surf and Conventional Working Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Staff Job Description

• The Nigerian Content Coordinator shall be responsible for implementing the Nigerian Content Plan in line with regulations issued by the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
• He /she would be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that applicable regulations are met and report timely on any perceived or actual gaps to enable corrective measures to be put in place pro-actively.
• The successful candidate will be dedicated to projects to ensure compliance with the NOGICD 2010 during the execution phase of the Project(s).

Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities The responsibilities for this position will include but not limited to:

• Provide guidance and monitor compliance by all stake­ holders in line with the requirement of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development( NOGICD) Act 2010 and other relevant Guidelines on the subject.
• Contribute actively during the Tendering stage to ensure compliance with the NC Act
• Prepare, present and issue Nigerian Content Reports as required by the Act on projects
• Monitor actual implementation of the Nigerian Content Plan and propose corrective measures to proactively close out adverse gaps.
• Ensuring communication of up to date directives and guidelines as issued by NCDMB.
• Ensuring personnel awareness on the requirements of the Nigerian content plan by facilitating trainings and seminars

Authority/Dimensions

• Operate within the Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Subsea 7’s Management Principles
• Support standards and procedures for the Sales and Marketing Function
• For level of authority see ‘Authority Limit Matrix’

Key Relationships/ Stakeholders External:

• Nigerian Content Development Management Board (NCDMB)
• Clients' Nigerian Content Interface
• Other interfaces as required and considered appropriate and necessary to the discharge of Nigerian Content work task

Internal:

• All Projects and functional personnel or team as required and considered appropriate and necessary to the discharge of his/her work task.

Person Specification

• Degree in Management related course or other equivalent vocational experience, plus minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Oil & Gas.
• High degree of computer literacy and good general knowledge of Information Management Systems tools
• Pro-active and positive to changes and challenges
• Pro-active and open in communication with all interfacing parties.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and fluency in English
• Demonstrate a good level of initiative
• Team oriented and performance driven
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Upholds Nigerstar 7’s core values and reputation both internally and externally: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Performance and Collaboration.
• The position requires fair level of Tendering capabilities and good knowledge of the Nigerian Legal System in general and particularly Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 and other enabling laws dealing on Nigerian Content

    Job Title: Senior Accountant Vacancy ref: 57091 Location: Lagos Working hours: 40 hours per week Contract type: Staff Languages in which you may apply Job Description

• The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager. He/she is vested with the responsibility to assist the Manager/Department in the discharge of his day to day tasks.
• This role shall be executed within the utmost respect of Company’s procedures, Code of Business Conduct and Core Values.
• All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.

Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities Treasury:

• Liaises with banks on all operational banking matters
• Maintain records of cash and bank transactions and verifies such records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
• Check monthly bank reconciliations and investigates reconciling items
• Day to day control over the company cheque books, cash balances and banking requirements
• Ensures all payments are properly approved and supported by appropriate documentary evidence

Accounting:

• Assists with the maintenance of accounting records in compliance with local and group regulations in an efficient and effective manner
• Preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts and any required supporting analysis
• Liaise with and providing information to the Group auditors
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded and reported in accordance with statutory and local legal requirements
• Ensure operational day to day as well as long term filing of accounts
• Liaise with internal and external auditors with regards to accounting issues and internal control over Financial Reporting

Reporting:

• Organise, run and monitor the closing process monthly, quarterly and annually, including the collating of any required accounts
• Manage the regular reporting and management information requirements of the designated area of responsibility
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis and explanations of variances between actual results to budget to date and to full year forecasts
• Produce analyses of various performance indicators required by internal management and shareholders
• Provides input to budget and accountable for controlling costs

Taxation:

• Liaise with Relevant Tax Authorities on day to day operations,
• Ensure consistent compliance with local tax filing requirements
• Prepare the documentation needed during various monitoring exercise.

Authority/Dimensions:

• Operate within the Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Subsea 7’s Management Principles
• Support standards and procedures for the Finance Function

Key Relationships/ Stakeholders External:

• Banks
• Auditors/Consultants

Internal:

• Project Team (Cost Control, contract…)
• Treasury Team
• General Accounts

Person Specification

• A University Graduate (BSc) or HND Graduate in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of 8 years’ cognate experience
• Chartered Accountant with proven management experience
• Highly motivated and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written & oral communication skills; fluency in English.
• Pro-active and positive to changes and challenges.
• Upholds Nigerstar 7’s core values and reputation both internally and externally: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Performance and Collaboration.

    Job Title: Senior Tendering Engineer Vacancy ref: 57103 Location: Lagos Business area: Surf and Conventional Working hours: 40 hours per week Contract type: Staff Job Summary

• Reporting to the Tendering Manager, the Senior Tendering Engineer shall be responsible for the overall coordination of the multidisciplinary effort needed to establish Nigerstar 7's proposals from the pre-qualification phase up to the negotiation phase prior award. The position of Tender Engineer will depend from the Sales and Marketing Department within the Africa region tenders for a broad variety of projects from small service contracts to EPCI contracts in the SURF and Conventional markets.
• Depending of the magnitude and complexity of the tender, the Tender Engineer may be autonomously responsible for the proposal or may second a Project Manager/ Director in the role of Commercial Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine the execution plan with the Tender Manager and the actions to be undertaken to achieve the goals of the commercial proposal.
• Define deliverables to be issued by all departments involved in Tender and ensure interfaces (Tendering, Engineering, SCM, Logistic, Operation, Fiscal, Legal and Commercial).
• Propose cost optimisations by modifying execution plan and commercial strategy.
• Ensure adherence to Nigerstar7’s tendering procedures on tenders
• Maintain thorough records throughout the bidding process to ensure traceability and ultimately efficient handover to project teams.
• Prepare internal documents for the endorsement of submissions by Senior Management in particular Nigerstar7’s PSB, DTT, ATT, ATC.

Interfaces:

• Tender Project Manager,
• All departments involved in the tender process,
• Partners and clients during negotiation phase.

Requirements

• The Position is open to various profiles working for a minimum of 10 years in the oil and gas sector and with various professional backgrounds.
• A significant technical experience in Engineering or Operation Departments associated with a first exposure to commercial challenges (Contract/ SCM/ Tendering) would be appreciated.

The successful candidate shall have/be:

• Ability to organize and coordinate team work as well as to promote collaboration within the team.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal & written).
• A sedulous worker able to deliver under time pressure.
• Willingness to discover the multi-pronged dimension (technology, execution, legal & contract, finance, commercial) of our projects
• Rigorous to ensure adherence to the Tendering procedures.
• Committed to the highest level of confidentiality and staunchness.
• Ability to take an overall view and critical mind.
• Able to work under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines;
• Rigorous and thorough, to ensure adherence to the tendering procedures;
• Organizational skills with ability to coordinate team work;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• committed to the highest levels of confidentiality and dedication;
• Experience in sub-sea construction ( shallow and deep)
• Experience in projects, in particular Logistic Supports, Mobilizations, Field Engineering and Fabrication.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline  15th October, 2017.

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