Ongoing Recruitment at Hobark International Limited, 11th June, 2018

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Hobark International Limited (HIL) 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 vacant position below:     Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Req ID: Req-1333 Location: Lagos Description

• Review client’s Maintenance and integrity management system, providing Electrical Specialist insight and identify gaps, including Maintenance and Integrity philosophy, strategies, processes and procedures.
• Close gaps that have been identified and develop/update the client’s Maintenance and Integrity Management system to optimise performance of the Asset
• Assess possible Enterprise Asset Management Tool (EAM) that will enable the client to implement the developed management system and make recommendations including, cost of implementation to client.
• Support the implementation of the EAM tool;
• Review and confirm asset register for upload into the EAM tool
• Translate Maintenance strategies and maintenance routines into EAM task templates o Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and spares listing, translate to EAM template for upload

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc in an Engineering field
• Registered with COREN with valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 8years experience in the field of electrical maintenance engineering and services
• Should have a minimum of 3yrs leadership experience within in the relevant maintenance discipline, having the responsibility for Maintenance strategy articulation; and development of policies & procedures
• Strong electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting experience required

Primary Skills:

• Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, BSc, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Operations

    Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Instrumentation Req ID: 344 Location: Lagos Job Description

• Review client’s Maintenance and integrity management system, providing Instrumentation (Process Automation & Controls) Specialist insight and identify gaps, including Maintenance and Integrity philosophy, strategies, processes and procedures.
• Close gaps that have been identified and develop/update the client’s Maintenance and Integrity Management system to optimise performance of the Asset
• Assess possible Enterprise Asset Management Tool (EAM) that will enable the client to implement the developed management system and make recommendations including, cost of implementation to client.
• Support the implementation of the EAM tool;
• Review and confirm asset register for upload into the EAM tool
• Translate Maintenance strategies and maintenance routines into EAM task templates o Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and spares listing, translate to EAM template for upload.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc in an Engineering
• Registered with COREN with valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 8years experience in the field of Maintenance Engineering – Instrumentation (Process Automation & Controls)
• Should have a minimum of 3yrs leadership experience within in the relevant maintenance discipline, having the responsibility for Maintenance strategy articulation; and development of policies & procedures
• Strong Process Automation & Controls diagnostic and troubleshooting experience required

Primary Skills:

• Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, BSc, MS Office, Oil & Gas, Operations

    Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Rotating Equipment Req ID: Req-1335 Location: Lagos Description

• Review client’s Maintenance and integrity management system, providing Rotating Equipment Specialist insight and identify gaps, including Maintenance and Integrity philosophy, strategies, processes and procedures.
• Close gaps that have been identified and develop/update the client’s Maintenance and Integrity Management system to optimise delivery of Rotating Equipment outages for the Asset
• Assess possible Enterprise Asset Management software/Tool (EAM) that will enable the client to implement the developed management system and make recommendations including, cost of implementation to client.
• Support the implementation of the EAM tool;
• Review and confirm asset register for upload into the EAM tool.
• Translate Maintenance strategies and maintenance routines into EAM task templates
• Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and spares listing, translate to EAM template for upload.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc in an Engineering field
• Registered with COREN with valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of rotating equipment maintenance engineering and services
• Should have a minimum of 3yrs leadership experience within in the relevant maintenance discipline, having the responsibility for Maintenance strategy articulation; and development of policies & procedures
• Strong rotating equipment diagnostic and troubleshooting experience required

Primary Skills:

• Lifting equipment Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer, Rotary Equipment, BSc, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Operations

    Job Title: Lead Production Manager Req ID: Req-1370 Location: Lagos Job Description

• Manage execution of ship repairs, maintenance, fabrication and related operations in the Yard.
• Oversee all work programs, ensure work is being done on time and to the quality required.
• Due to the start-up nature of this organisation the Manager will be required to work at all levels and cover positions which will not be filled until the Yard is more established.
• Manager must have the ability to carry out and teach welding.
• Work done in the Yard will include the use of a range of advanced machines, such as CNG welding machines and modern welding technology including usage of Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) automatic welding machines.
• Implement and maintain international standards such as ASTM, ASME, ANSI, API etc., governing all aspects of fabrication as well as the certification and handling of production machinery, equipment and machine tools.
• Implement an electronic tracking and material management systems in the Yard, which will include material traceability systems and inventory management.
• Conduct periodical production review meetings and prepare weekly reports for the COO.
• Put in place organization chart(s) for the Ship Repair and Fabrication Business Unit and develop roles and responsibilities for each employee in the Unit.
• Meet Company production targets.
• Monitor and control costs as per the approved budget to achieve profitability targets.
• Review the present documents relating to production processes, procedures and policies and amend them as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of the business.
• Propose and implement new policies, procedures and work instructions to improve production processes, minimise waste, reworks and defects and maintain the Company’s high-quality standards.
• Implement Safety Policies of the company and provide safety training for all employees.
• Coordinate with QA & QC department in assessing the quality issues, conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience working at or above a Supervisor level role for a leading
• offshore fabrication / ship repairs and maintenance and engineering Company.
• Possess technical proficiency as well as a business acumen & commercial judgment.
• Strategic mindset, able to take a long-term view.
• Capable of problem solving, decision making and failure analysis.
• A self-motivated leader & a team player.
• Familiar with modern production technologies and prepared to learn and master new technologies and concepts, with a track record
• of having remained fully abreast of the new developments in the industry over
• the last 15 years.

Primary Skills:

• Production Engineer, BSc, Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production.

    Job Title: SHEQ Manager Req ID: Req-1296 Location: Lagos Overview

• Ensure that all Company property, personnel, clients, third parties and associates adhere to the Company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards and procedures, keeping them safe, healthy and compliant and safe guarding the environment
• Develop the Company’s core commitment to sustainability such that it is embedded in all policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain a Company wide Integrated Electronic Management System

Summary of essential job functions

• Overall operational management of the Company’s SHEQ Department
• Assisting in planning and strategic direction of Company, particularly with respect to SHEQ related matters
• Selection and management of sub-contractors and consultants
• Liaising with and educating current and potential clients
• Prepare regular, weekly and monthly reports including historical data and forecasts / targets for SHEQ, including compiling SHEQ statistics and other data required for the management review and implement agreed actions focusing on continuous improvement of the QMS, EMS and OHSMS
• Assist in Company Administrative and Corporate Governance set-up
• Compile monthly budgets
• Cost control and income monitoring
• 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
• Educate and inform staff on the Company's SHEQ policies and procedures
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
• Analyse training needs on an on-going basis and design new employee development, language training and general health and safety programs when necessary

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree from reputable university with a grade of 2.1 or above
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health certification
• ISO 9001 audit / certification exeperince

Primary Skills:

• HSE, BSc, Logistics, MS Office, Oil & Gas, Operations

    Job Title: I&C Engineer Req ID: 1371 Location: Lagos Job Description

• Perform work, generally within Control System Engineering, which involves the preparation, interpretation or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures systems or equipment with complex features.

Participate in one or more of the following:

• Development of system requirements. Automated Control System design, development, and/or maintenance. System design, including concept sketches and layouts. Automated Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software Development. Preparation of specifications and design calculations.
• Preparation of Signal lists, review lists from all OEM and EPC contractor imputes.
• Visit OEM and suppliers to ensure equipment being supplied or produced, are to the specified standards and are compliant with the required production schedules.
• Review and implementation of system logic.
• Ensure that all Security, Health & Safety and Environmental standards are maintained. And to promote these standards to others.
• QA/QC supplied service or equipment.
• Produce handover packs for end users and Maintenance departments

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in the related field or equivalent years of experience will be considered
• 10 Years of Power Plant Controls experience is  desirable, however other industrial plant controls experience will be considered (for example oil & gas/petrochemical)
• 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;

Primary Skills:

• I& C Engineer, Inspection Engineer, BSc, MS Office, MS Power Point, Oil & Gas, Operations

    Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Req I D: Req-1369 Location: Nigeria Job Description

• Manage the overall company operations and day to day repairs and fabrication activities
• Implement and maintain international standards
• such as ASTM, ASME, ANSI, API etc., governing all aspects of work in the Yard as well as the certification and handling of production machinery, equipment and machine tools.
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors Consistently motivate, train and develop employees at the Company.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience working in a Supervisor role for a leading offshore steel fabrication and engineering Company.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Experience in implementing and overseeing the application of HR, Finance, Operations and
• Strategic Management in the day to day business.
• Experience in fundraising
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Familiar with modern production technologies and prepared to learn and master new technologies and concepts, with a track record of having remained fully abreast of the new developments in the industry over the last 15 years.
• Exceptional inter-personal & communication skills (both verbal & written), including negotiating, persuasive and presentation skills.

Primary Skills:

• Operation Readiness, Construction, BSc, Engineering, MS Office, MS Power Point, Operations.

    Job Title: Lead Process Engineer Req I D: Req-1368 Location: Nigeria Job Description Services Description:

• Carry out process engineering studies and provide assistance to any process activity needed to support operations at site
• Carry out process engineering studies within the context of site modifications (SMR) or field development / facilities upgrade projects
• Participate in the SMR Process by following up on implementation of SMRs from initiation to completion

Provide process engineering SERVICES towards SUPPORTING OPERATIONS through the following:

• Conduct process studies in order to optimize production for Onshore/Offshore sites.
• Review & Contribute to formulation of Operating Philosophy for new projects
• Review & Contribute to formulation of Operations Manual for new projects and review/update existing ones
• Provide process support for Onshore/Offshore commissioning, Start-up, Ramp-up & Shutdown
• Provide process assistance to Onshore/Offshore
• Operations for technical operating problems
• Provide assistance for any process activities across production sites.

Provide process engineering Services towards SMRs, Facilities Upgrade through the following:

• Perform core process design activities as instructed by lead design engineer
• Undertake de-bottleneck studies and recommend solutions to optimize existing installations (Safety, Environment, Production, etc)
• Provide Process design and know-how within JV Operations and to other Departments and Divisions
• Ensure that Process Documentation & Design complies with COMPANY Rules and Specifications and with International Standards and that it is kept updated
• Ensure that all updated documents are sent to EDMS team for processing
• Participate in and prepare technical audits -PTR / HAZOP / HAZID etc
• Ensure contact with process specialists in HQ and liaise with HQ for integration of new Projects with existing facilities
• Carry out effective process design studies for SMR
• Provide effective and timely response to technical queries / SMRs
• Support Contractors to prepare Scope of Work or review/validate process studies by Contractors
• Participate in site visits, pre-studies, basic and detailed studies for process-related modifications to existing installations.
• Ensure that all SMRs are carried out according to Company procedure and within a defined timeline

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 10 years minimum experience in process engineering design in the oil/gas industry
• Must have at least 5 years experience in a lead process engineer role
• Should be proficient in the use of Process simulation software e.g. ProII, HYSYS
• Valid medical certificate acceptable to Company
• Valid BOSIET/HUET (including CA-EBS) certificate for offshore missions

Primary Skills:

• Process Engineer, BSc, Engineering, MS Office, Oil & Gas, Operations, QA/QC.

    Job Title: Secretary, Commercial & Strategy Req I D: Req-1367 Location: Nigeria Description

• Process all Mission Orders, flight tickets follow up and distribution for Resident Personnel
• Follow up Resident Personnel planning and weekly signature
• Prepare and retire expense notes for Personnel in the department
• Follow up Immigration / Green Card issues with the immigration Team
• Supervise, handle, sort and dispatch incoming and outgoing correspondences
• Format and assign chrono numbers to letters and dispatch accordingly
• Receive and confirm that all documents are in order before presenting them for signature
• Ensure proper online archiving of documents
• Disseminate and ensure good diffusion of information to all Gas Commercial personnel when required
• Liaise with media team when required to ensure Gas Commercial visibility
• Coordinate departmental driver for maximum efficiency
• Organize order and storage of appropriate office supplies and maintain good records with Admin Assistant
• Purchase and manage Gas Commercial secretariat refreshments
• Manage meeting rooms requests for the department
• Manage floor cleaners to ensure a clean and hazard free environment
• Manage security access requests / temporary pass for Gas Commercial contractors

Qualifications

• Secretarial staff with 3-5 years experience in secretarial duties
• Good computer skills, Good work organization,
• Excellent communication skills

Primary Skills:

• Administrator, Secretary, BSc, Business Management, Engineering, EPC, MS Office, MS Power Point, Oil & Gas, Operations.

    Job Title: UFR Offshore Company Representative (Night) Req I D: Req-1332 Location: Offshore/Onshore Nigeria Job Description

• Supervise that the agreed procedures are respected during all the offshore presence of the installation vessel on Company site, mainly for the following activities performed onboard the vessel by URF Contractor:
  • Supply / Barge activities alongside or at close vicinity of the vessel
  • Transfer of equipment onboard the vessel
  • Deck operations
  • Lifting, overboarding, lowering and landing of subsea structures
  • Subsea ROV works
• Ensure that any modification of the agreed procedure is covered by the Management Of Change agreed process Sign in due time and when satisfactory preparation level has been achieved each specific Ready For Installation certificate.
• Communicate with onshore support to:
  • Plan the coming operations
  • Mobilise offshore relevant personnel from other packages (i.e. SPS & Umbilical Contractor Personnel)
• Communicate, in accordance with the defined project procedures, with COMPANY Representative acting onboard other vessel(s) working at Site in case of co-activities or SIMOPS activities.
• Ensure, when relevant, the interface onboard the vessel between MWS Representative and URF Contractor and ensure, in accordance with MWS agreed scope, that relevant MWS certificate has been issued.
• Ensure that ICAPS are filled, signed and transferred to URF Contractor’s ICAPS Coordinator

Qualification

• Sound background in Oil and Gas installations, marine operations and offshore construction.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Design and Installation of Subsea / Deepwater Steel Structures or previous exposure to UFR EPCI projects.
• Good knowledge of international structural design codes / standards Good organizational skills
• Experience in leadership and team management
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• BOSIET certificate.

Primary Skills:

• Company Site Representative, HSE, Installation Engineer, Subsea Engineering, BSc, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Operations

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

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