Dan Royal Job/Vacancies

Swift Oil believes that to provide a World Class service, first you need a World Class organisation: Operating in over 30 countries and 25 Years experience in manpower provision,AFRICA/ASIA JOB OPENINGS
Naval Architect Engineer
Job Reference     1157/61
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Far East     Closing date     06 Apr 2010
Location     South Korea
Job type     Contract
Job summary     Navel Architect Engineer required by our client to start work on their project based in South East Asia (most likely Korea) residentially based, 12 month renewable contract. Successful candidates must have similar previous experience and be qualified to Degree level.

*Assist the Hull Naval Architect Leader to ensure compliance with client Safety objectives throughout the life of the project, and ensure that all safety related programs are fully implemented.
*Ensure that the work, from engineering to construction, will be executed in full compliance with the company
*General Specification and the project specifications / requirements, with the objective to reduce the cost without impacting the level of quality and safety within the defined schedule.
Ensure that the Contractor and the company QA/QC plan are fully implemented.
*Liaise with his contractor counterpart on a regular basis.
*Identify areas of concern which require corrective action by Contractor and closely monitor the implementation of such correctives actions.
*Interface with Classification Society and Flag on all engineering matters when required.
*Keep a permanent contact with the contractors on technical matters.
*inform his management on a regular basis.
*Liaise with vendors.
*Review and comment the Hull design and construction procedures.

Skills/Qualifications:

*Engineering degree
*Confirmed Engineer (Naval Architect, marine engineer or structural engineer) with experience in engineering of similar FPSO's project.
*Professional Experience: over 5 years experience with at least one experience on a similar FPSO's project.
*Good mastering of English.
Consultant     Atish Mehta
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900
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FPSO HULL Instrumentation/Telecom Engineer
Job Reference     1157/60
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Far East     Closing date     05 Apr 2010
Location     South Korea
Job type     Contract
Job summary     Opportunity for an Instrumentation / Telecom Engineer to work on our clients project based in Asia (most likely Korea) position is residentially based, ongoing contract. Successful candidates must speak fluent English and 10 Years in petroleum/offshore industry and at least 5 years as instrument/DCS with good telecom skills.

Main Job Responsibilities:

*Monitor all contractor activities related to instrument and telecoms in accordance with the specifications and contractual requirements.
*Follow-up procurement, construction, expediting, FAT for discipline related activities.
*Anticipate problems in his discipline and inform hull systems leader and Instrument leader.
*Liaise with other disciplines to ensure compliance of the works.
*Comment on contractor documents in due time: instrument data sheets, instrument database, instrument hook-up drawings, I/O wiring diagrams, instrument specifications, ESD logic diagrams, F&G cause and effect diagrams.
*Follow-up of Vendor's Package UCPs (design specifications including hardware and software with a particular attention to be paid to the PLC's logic definition and communication interfaces with the ICSS).

Skills/Qualifications:

*Qualification: Charted Engineer.
*Professional experience: 10 Years in petroleum/offshore industry and at least 5 years as instrument/DCS with good telecom skills
*Fluent English
Consultant     Atish Mehta
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900
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Social Advisor - Angola
Job Reference     SOCIA57189
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     16 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Duration: 1-2 years
Location: Soyo, Angola
Rotation: 28/28
Rate: TBD

Job Purpose:

To ensure the project's social and community relations commitments are implemented in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Roles:


    * Develop community relations strategy and update regularly, based on project needs.

    * Plan and manage CLO activities in order to be support business objectives.

    * Work in close liaison with construction staff and operations staff to identify risks and implement mitigation measures.

    * Develop communication materials as needed to deliver project information to various audiences.

    * Develop and implement targeted community outreach programs as required, including educational programs, community safety programs, etc.

    * Support the Angolan Development team with presentation materials for public or shareholder meetings

    * Monitor implementation of social mitigation measures outlined in ESHIA document across all project activities; where non compliances exist, develop and implement actions plans to redress situation.

    * Review any ESHIA documentation to verify accuracy and practicality.

    * Support sustainable development team in the development and implementation of community investment projects, as required, including review of proposal and monitoring project implementation


Requirement:


    * Bachelor's Degree


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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Rigging And Scaffolding Supervisor
Job Reference     RIGGI80194
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     30 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

* Accountable for meeting project and business safety metrics in line with procedures and processes. * Responsible for advocating a safety culture on all aspects of the project. * Responsible for coordinating rigging & lifting related issues between construction contractor and project team. * Responsible for ensuring lifting plans are developed and executed efficiently and safely. * Ensure scaffoldings erected are inspected and database is maintained for periodic inspections. * Review contractor's lifting and rigging procedures and ensure they are aligned with industry best practices. * Comply with all the applicable policies. * Report on a regular basis directly about the status and progress of work to Construction Manager on site. * Coordinate, schedule and plan all the scaffolding, rigging and lifting activities. * Report observations

Preferred Skills

* Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. * Role-model safety culture behaviour. * Strong multi-tasking abilities and able to quickly react and re-prioritize focus of a group or team based on multiple projects engaged in parallel, simultaneous execution. * Recognizes the important value in cultivating relationships/building trust and demonstration of genuine concern for the personal safety of the entire team including multi-national contractors and personnel. * Skilled in interpersonal and written communication to enhance collaboration and produce effective results simultaneously with project team members and personnel at all levels.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE IN AFRICA REQUIRED!!!!!
Consultant     Brooke Burgher
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 358 3433
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Quality Manager
Job Reference     QUALI69796
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     30 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

* Report to Management on QMP performance. Identify areas for improvement, assist / implement improvement recommendations, and promote quality awareness. * Assist in the development of strategic and tactical Quality Plans in support of the QMP and QMP Elements. Actively participate in the generation, review, verification and implementation of Contractor Quality Plans. * Implement and coordinate use of the QMP Elements at local locations * Provide Quality Representative Coordinator with QMP reporting input * Educate and provide guidance to personnel in QMP implementation and acts as the QMP Enhancement Initiative Point Contact * Address daily QA/QC issues and report key findings to management * Coordinate reviews and comments during the development phase of Technical Specifications (TS) and Quality Specifications (QS) global templates * Coordinate customization of global TS and QS templates for inclusion in procurement documents (Contract specific TS and QS) as applicable to operations * Facilitate Contract TS and QS implementation process, steward ongoing evaluation, assess compliance and monitor ongoing performance improvement * Advise QA/QC requirements for local manufacture and repair. Monitor implementation to ensure compliance * Initiate and monitor quality event reporting. Steward implementation of the Quality Event Database, its reporting system and controls for Goods and Service. This shall include local Contractor supplied Goods and Services * Coordinate equipment failure investigations / Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and conduct Corrective Action verification as required * Confirm documentation control for equipment and service providers including local Contractors * Conduct and coordinate Contractor assessments on Services and Service related Goods Contractors. Report findings to management, identify and recommend areas for improvement. * Conduct internal assessments to assure compliance to QMP 16 Coordinate QC activities for received equipment deliveries * Verify that Goods Preventive Maintenance, Inspection and Test Programs (PMITP) and Inventory maintenance inspections are in place * Responsible for facilitating the development and effective implementation of the Project Quality Management system by the Project Team and contractors * Develop, maintain, and lead the execution of the Project Quality Management Plan for assigned Project, and manage the development and maintenance of any supporting plans, procedures, forms etc.

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field with 10 years minimum of related professional work experience in engineering, procurement, construction and/or project management including 3 - 5 years of recent Quality Management experience on Major Capital Projects.
Consultant     Brooke Burgher
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 358 3433
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O&I Special Project Engineer
Job Reference     OISPE42391
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     16 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Location: Starts out in Houston, TX (6-9 months) then 2 years rotational (28/28) in Soyo
Rate: TBD
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2+ years

Job Roles:


    * Implement engineering, design, procurement, and construction contracting for development and implementation of the Soyo area infrastructure projects in support of the project such as Project-specific airport improvements, waste mitigation improvements, local Soyo road improvements, impact mitigation programs, and social programs.   Provide project engineering support for the work plan to verify the overall technical acceptability of the work.

    * Interface with resources on an as required basis (subject matter experts, facilitators, vendors, and consultants).  Establish a good working relationship with the contractor team to complete the required deliverables.

    * Prepare estimates and assist in the control of the budget and schedule activities for the area of responsibility.   Maintain effective communications and the free flow of information between work groups in order to assess and minimize the impact of proposed design modifications, schedule changes, technical interface issues, and budget issues.

    * Engage / liaise with stakeholders (e.g. Project Team, Soyo community leaders, etc.) to define expectations, value drivers, etc. for project / program development opportunities.

    * Champion Every person Safe Every day (ESE) behaviors in the contractor office and in the field. Translate project Health Environment and Safety objectives into design objectives.


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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HES Advisor
Job Reference     HESAD53220
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     28 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

A major oil and gas operator is seeking a HES Advisor in Angola. Must have at least 15 years of experience and be willing to work on resident/ permanent basis.

Develop, establish and manage the comany's policies, procedures and practices for safety and loss prevention.

Train the workforce on preforming behavioral based safety and observations.

Conduct and review site inspections and audits.

Subject Matter Expert for training, learning and development programs.

Lead incident and accident investigations.

Coach and mentor junior staff.
Consultant     Taryn Nesloney
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0305
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Controls Engineer
Job Reference     CONTR35151
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     28 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

A major oil and gas operator is seeking a Controls Engineer in Angola. Must have at least 10 year of experience and be willing to work on resident/ permanent basis.

Participate in teams carrying out debottlenecking activities or general plant studies as required by recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement on plants daily activities.

Monitor technology changes and updates of equipment in controls field, working closely with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure plant controls systems are modernized.

Apply Safety Concepts in order to show a full understanding oh how to apply safety concepts throughout the whole organization.
Consultant     Taryn Nesloney
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0305
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Technical Assistant/ Presentation Support
Job Reference     TECHN18740
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     28 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

A major oil and gas operator is seeking a Technical Assistant/ Administrator in Angola. Must have at least 5 years of experience and be willing to rotate on a 28/28 rotation.

Provide support to company Proposals and be part of the tender process where appropriate.

Effectively communicate and build relationships with other relevant departments to raise commercial awareness.

Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Obtain Project Management approval of budgets, implement them in control system and communicate baseline to the project and stakeholders.

Generate a check list of typical considerations per element that will be used at less proficient levels.
Consultant     Taryn Nesloney
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0305
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Process Engineer - Angola
Job Reference     PROCE1128
Salary     Negotiable    
Region     Africa     Closing date     14 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Duration: 3-4 years
Rotation: Residential (2 days on & 2 days off)
Location: Soyo, Angola
Rate: TBD

Job Purpose:
Provide process engineering technical support for plant/facility design and operation by optimizing processes & operations of the facilities within the framework in order to reinforce the concepts of Incident Free Operations.

Roles:


    * Conduct or participate in teams who are carrying out debottlenecking activities or general plant studies as required recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement on plants daily activities.

    * Perform process studies on a daily basis (or as required) as variation in the feedstock and ambient conditions dictate, utilizing process simulators/simulation techniques to optimize plant operations, maximizing plant product  production (LNG, LPGs, Condensate, Domestic Gas) from available plant feed stock at minimum expenditure of plant resources (equipment, manpower, capital), as well as working with the operations group to execute the conclusions of these studies and developing heat and material balances around specific gas processing equipment and entire plant, utilizing a plant process simulator such as Hysys.


Requirements:


    * Bachelor's degree


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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Electrical Engineer - Angola
Job Reference     ELECT53504
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     14 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Duration: 3-4 years
Location: Soyo, Angola
Rotation: Residential (2 days on & 2 days off)
Rate: TBD

Job Purpose:
Provide electric power technical expertise promoting to support plant/facility projects (small and large), operations and maintenance in order to promote a safe and reliable installation and operation of plant/facility electrical equipment and systems that support Incident Free Operations.

Roles:


    * Participate in teams conducting: power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective relaying coordination, motor starting, harmonic analysis, reliability, transient stability, dynamic stability, load shedding and failure analysis and assist in factory tests and pre-commissioning and field tests of large, critical motors and generators, adjustable speed drives and other equipment as required, ensuring that all team members have acquired a fully understanding on the usage of all equipments.

    * Apply national/international standards and specifications in design, application, installation of electrical equipment and systems; prepare one-line and protection and metering diagrams in order to proper select electrical equipment such as motores, generators, transformers, switchgears, protective relaying, adjustable speed drives and other electrical equipment.


Requirement:


    * Bachelor's degree


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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Mechanical Engineer - Angola
Job Reference     MECHA20393
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     07 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Duration: 3-4 years
Rotation: Rotation: Residential (2 days on & 2 days off)
Rate: TBD
Location: Soyo, Angola

Job Purpose:
Provide mechanical engineering support for the LNG plant operations with a broad scope of responsibilities in design, construction, maintenance, major turnarounds, and modification of plant facilities.

Roles:


    * Participate in teams carrying out debottlenecking activities or general plant studies as required (typically these teams are made up of appropriate plant engineering disciplines with operations and maintenance personnel involved), recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement on plants daily activities

    * Monitor technology changes and updates of equipment in heat exchange, rotating equipment (pumps, gas turbines, compressors, air fin coolers, etc.), valves, piping/insulation systems working closely with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure plant mechanical systems are modernized as such programs can be justified on a cost effective basis.  In cooperation with process engineering and operations, work toward the optimization of plant operations, maximizing plant product  production (LNG, LPGs, Condensate, Domestic Gas) from available plant feed stock at minimum expenditure of plant resources (equipment, manpower, capital).   Work with the operations group to execute the conclusions of these studies.


Requirements:


    * Bachelor's degree


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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Sr. Planner / Scheduler
Job Reference     SRPLA24823
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     26 Mar 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Permanent
Job summary   

Rotation: 28/28
Location: Soyo, Angola
Rate: TBD
Duration: 1-2 years

Responsibilites:


    * Develop and maintain critical path network analysis-based schedules for the complete project including all schedule interfaces, at a level of detail that enables identification and control of optimum work planning, priorities, status, schedule impacts and change evaluation, and recovery plans.

    * Prepare and analyze monthly schedule updates. Due to nature of the project execution strategy timely detailed schedule input data will not be available. There will be a heavy dependence on the successful candidates experience and ability to interpret key input data.

    * The control, monitoring, and reporting of schedule progress and forecast completion dates.  Extract, interpret, and report periodic schedule progress data for management reporting including weekly and monthly progress reports.

    * Ad-hoc scenario planning, analysis and presentation.

    * Prepare schedule presentation material to support PMT on an as required basis

    * Schedule Risk Analysis Coordination

    * Facilitate periodic schedule risk assessments in requisite detail so that all impacts of any performance uncertainties and risks are reliably modeled. Review, analyze and publicize the risk analysis results.


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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Sr. Electrical Technicians
Job Reference     SRELE87985
Salary     Negotiable   
Region     Africa     Closing date     01 Apr 2010
Location     Angola
Job type     Contract
Job summary   

Location: Soyo, Angola
Rotation: 28/28
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: TBD
Duration: 2 years

The Senior Electrical Technician will be responsible for training & mentoring, the safe operation, maintenance, calibration, and optimization of all field electrical equipment for the project.

Job Duties:


    * Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all electrical equipment for the project, ensuring that such equipments are working according to the best practices.

    * Responsible for the routine calibrations and testing of high voltage equipment for the project's facility.

    * Serves as a specialist on the installation, problem diagnosis and repair of complex or critical systems and equipment such as SCADA, safety and high voltage systems.  Estimates material and labors requirements for assigned jobs.  Prepares material requisitions for Supervisors approval.

    * Diagnoses electrical/electronic system malfunctions and prescribes repairs or changes in practice.  Reviews, diagnosis with Supervisor or Engineering when electrical problems are complex or may lead to extended downtime or high costs.  Makes other decisions common to his field of work, applying knowledge or materials and trade practices.


Swift provides free medical, dental & vision insurance.
Consultant     Katie Kidd
Email     [email protected]
Phone     1 713 579 0311
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