Responsibilities:
Controls daily drilling activity.
Responsible for well engineering, efficient management of the well programs including scheduling, budgeting, execution and end of well evaluation.

Provides technical and operational support.
Reviews well construction programs, develops own drilling plans.
Develop solution to drilling problems.
Forecasts and plans project activities.
Reviews operational programs and assures technical integrity.
Follows the execution of programs technically.
 Requirements:
Experience should be 10+ years in offshore or onshore drilling.
International experience in drilling would be a plus.
Fluent English, French would be a plus.

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Our client requires a Head of Project Control for a residential position based in Lagos, Nigeria. The expected duration of the service is from Q3 2010 – Q4 2014.

Main Duties 

* To assist in the definition, establishment and organization of the ECP Department
* Using the company rules, DGEP/TDO/PJC Guidelines, Procedures and best work practices establish a set of Project specific procedures to cover the co-ordination and control of Project Control activities
* To control the preparation and review of the initial ECP Department budget and of its successive revisions and to oversee the constant monitoring of Project costs to record current status
* To co-ordinate the planning and progress control activities associated with the establishment and management of the overall ECP Department Schedule and individual contract Work Time Schedules
* To monitor and control ECP Department contract activities comprising identification of prospective Tenderers, Call for Tender preparation, tender evaluation and award and all post award contract administration through to contract close-out
* To control the internal and external reporting of the ECP Department to ensure appropriate content and quality of information and to liaise
* To provide the necessary human resources functions for and co-ordinate the activities of the ECP Department Team by informing, supporting and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives
* Development and implementation, of the suitable document control system (PRODOM) to allow transfer, circulation, review, comments and archiving of all key project documents

Qualifications / Experience Required 

* Must hold a Degree in construction and / or management related subject
* Professional Experience (number of years) : 20
* Experience of contract, cost and planning administration/control (number of years) : 15
* Must be fluent in French

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Our client requires a Mechanical Piping Supervisor for a position based in Nigeria to start ASAP. This role is being offered on a 4/4 rotational basis on a 12 month renewable contract.

Main Activities: 

* Monitor and lead follow-up of contractor’s activities in mechanical/piping discipline at Obite site and ensure compliance with project specifications and best engineering practice
* Report to Construction Superintendent on progress of his work and on site modification/deviations
* Responsible for the timely issuance of various planning documents & reports as required
* Supervise the overall activities linked to the discipline (process piping, mechanical equipment installation – static/rotating and sensitive equipment).
* Review and analyse planning updates including critical path for discipline related activities. Review progress for discipline related activities and coordinate with project planning engineer
* Be proactive at anticipation of problems in his discipline, articulate necessary actions and to inform his hierarchy.
* Liaise with other discipline to ensure consistency of the work. Close relationship with QC team is mandatory
* Coordinate with Operations to ensure compliance with SIMOPS requirements
* Comment on contractor documents – method statements etc in due time
* Assist the pre-commissioning coordinator
* Ensure that approved site verifications are implemented and documented for as-built
* Lead any site verification or survey in his discipline and coordinate reporting of results

Required Qualifications and Background 

* BSC or HND in Mechanical Engineering
* 8 years of experience for BSC; 12years of experience for HND, in mechanical and piping installation in an Oil and Gas construction company.
* Independent, self motivating, ability to motivate other team members including contractor personnel
* Must speak English
* Must be computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and basic AutoCAD.


Closing Date August, 19, 2010


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We are currently looking on behalf of our client for a Hydrodynamics Engineer to be based in Lagos, Nigeria. The purpose of service the supervision of engineering studies for risers / dynamic umbilicals / export buoy / oil offloading lines hydrodynamic analyses during project execution / detailed engineering. Addressing technical clarifications and qualifications during tender phase.
Successful candidates must have: 

*Educated to degree level or higher in structure and / or hydrodynamics
*Minimum 5 years experience in oil and gas, associated with hydrodynamic analyses and riser design, including the use of FE hydrodynamic software’s such as Deeplines, Flexcom, Orcaflex or equivalent
*Communication – ability to function as part of a dispersed Project Team to maintain clear understanding to design issues, progress and objectives
*Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with a multi-disciplined/multi-cultural team
*Good knowledge of international design codes / standards and COMPANY general specifications
*Fluent in English language

Main Responsibilities: 

*Acting as Specialist within UFR team and providing answers for all matters related to hydrodynamic analyses
*Managing the UFR contractor with respect to all riser design activities by reviewing and monitoring all relevant engineering documents throughout all project phases. Review hydrodynamic analyses (global, interference, fatigue analyses, etc) of the risers / dynamic umbilicals / export buoy / oil offloading lines covering transportation, installation and operation phases.
*Assisting in overseeing the design and fabrication related aspects for risers and associated appurtenances (top / bottom assemblies, buoyancy tanks, flexjoints, bulkheads, flexible jumpers), umbilical ancillaries (subsea arch, buoyancies), export buoy (mooring equipment), oil offloading lines appurtenances (end connections, buoyancies)
*Assisting in risers / dynamic umbilicals / export buoy / oil offloading lines installation and hook-up
*Assisting in interface management with FPSO & SPS contractors
*Assisting in analysis of UFR Contractor technical queries and preparation of comments and proposed answers to these queries
*Ensuring that engineering is performed in line with client general specifications and issue proper derogations, if required.
*Ensuring that HSE issues are taken into consideration during design.
*Getting assistance from client Specialists, or third parties, if required, for specific topics
*Getting feedback from other deepwater projects on risers systems

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We are looking on behalf of our client for a Head of Engineering & Maintenance for a position based in Lagos and Warri, Nigeria. Successful candidates must be degree qualified in Engineering with
chartered engineer status and with significant experience in senior role in Oil and Gas sector.
Candidates must also have:
*Experience in Oil and Gas field production including drilling and well activities
*Knowledge of Oil Field contracts and contracting strategies
*Mentoring and coaching of others

The job holder will play a vital role within the company Operations Leadership Team. The role will establish high class engineering and maintenance team to support operations. The role must provide high class performance and leadership to the Engineering + Maintenance function ensuring that competencies meet the business challenges and be active in mentoring and developing the staff to maintain sustainable competitive advantage.

As a key function leader in the Operations leadership team, the job holder will work closely with other functional leads as well as other group managers (HSES, CFO, and Corporate Services). Managing the balance between the corporate and operational priorities will therefore be essential as well and excellent influencing skills which will compliment the operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities: 
*To play a leading and collaborative role in the Operational Leadership Team, reporting to and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and participating on the leadership team.
*Establish and lead Engineering and Maintenance support function for operations.
*Establish Technical Authorities to support operations
*Establish and maintain Asset Integrity Management system. (AIMS)
*Process safety
*Structural integrity
*Corrosion Management
*Effective management of change processes, (MOC)
*Oversee the development and implementation of maintenance routines
*Responsibility for Capital projects
*Implement a Quality Management system
*Supporting other members of the management team(s).
*Provide Planning support to operations
*Contribution to reduction in lifting costs
*Support to Gas projects team
*Provide support to Contractor Performance reviews.

Key Success factors: 
*Lead key Engineering + Maintenance contractor quarterly performance reviews
*Asset reliability
*Meeting the objectives set against the Asset integrity management system
*Recruitment, retention, competency standards and development of staff
*Feedback from Operations and Project teams on effective support which improves availability and reduces costs
*Delivery of Capital projects on time and within budget

HSE Responsibilities: 
*All HSE matters relating to the development and executive of new developments
*Maintaining effective support for Base and Field organisations.
*Leadership and advance safety auditing at all locations
*Provide engineering input to safety cases etc.
*Ensure policy goals and guidance are embedded and maintained in all activities

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Our client is looking for a UFR Structural Engineer for a position based in Lagos, Nigeria. The position is being offered on a residential basis on a 12 month renewable contract but the expected duration of the service is expected to end Q4 2014.

Main Duties 

* Acting as Specialist within UFR team and providing answers for all matters related to hydrodynamic analyses
* Managing the UFR contractor with respect to all structural design activities by reviewing and monitoring all relevant engineering documents throughout all project phases. Review the design of riser’s appurtenances (top/bottom assemblies, buoyancy tanks, flexjoints, bulkheads, etc), umbilical ancillaries (subsea arch), export buoy (hull, mooring structures), oil offloading lines appurtenances (end connections), flowlines integrated structures (FLET, ITAs), suction anchor piles, covering transportation, fabrication, installation and operation phases.
* Managing the UFR contractor with respect to the qualification of critical items (buoyancy tanks, welds qualification, etc).
* Assisting in the review of hydrodynamic analyses (global, interference, fatigue analyses, etc) of the risers / dynamic umbilicals / export buoy / oil offloading lines covering transportation, installation and operation phases.
* Assisting in UFR system structural equipment fabrication
* Assisting in UFR system installation and hook-up
* Assisting in interface management with FPSO & SPS contractors
* Assisting in analysis of UFR Contractor technical queries and preparation of comments and proposed answers to these queries
* Ensuring that engineering is performed in line with the clients general specifications and issue proper derogations, if required.
* Getting assistance from clients Specialists, or third parties, if required, for specific topics
* Getting feedback from other deepwater projects on risers systems
* Participating in various technical reviews (Hazids, Hazops, Project Technical Reviews)

Essential 

* Educated to degree level or higher in structure and / or hydrodynamics and / or ocean / civil engineering and / or construction of steel structures
* Minimum 10 years experience in oil and gas, associated with structural analyses and riser design, including the use of FE software such as ABAQUS or equivalent
* Communication – ability to function as part of a dispersed Project Team to maintain clear understanding to design issues, progress and objectives
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with a multi-disciplined/multi-cultural team
* Good knowledge of international design codes / standards and general specifications
* Fluent in English language

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Position requires :
·         Ability to manage the interface with major ROV Contractors, from different cultures.
·         Supervision of ROV personnel onshore and offshore.
·         Good technical knowledge of ROV’s, equipment and practices.

·         Proactive attitude and preparedness to work with all entities within the Affiliate.
·         Good communication skills in order to interact with affiliate entities as well as other affiliates or partners and local authorities
·         Good working knowledge of ROV equipment, technology or techniques for deep water ROV operations, interfacing with other oilfield equipment, Research and Development.
Activities
Assist with the management of technical aspects of assigned contracts with respect to ROV’s and tooling.
Assist with the management of ROV tools owned or rented by client’s (inventory, maintenance, renewal of tools, etc.)
Participate in the Call for Tender process, technical evaluation and selection of ROV contractors.
Participation in ROV budget preparation.
Ensure the implementation by Contractors of the affiliate HSE policies through the application of the HSE bridging document and other documents as applicable.
Assist with the organization and preparation of ROV intervention operations in coordination with project engineers, vessels superintendents, drilling and exploitation entities. Review all procedures related to ROV operations, including but not limited to installation and maintenance procedures.
Assist with the maintenance of internal statistics for ROV and tooling performance.
Provide technical support and advice to other client’s I entities for the implementation of ROV interventions.
Assist with the daily follow-up of all ROV activities within Deep Water, in close coordination with ROV contracted personnel and COMPANY representatives onboard the vessels, offshore installations and drilling rigs.
·         Participate in the review and testing of ROV systems, tools and equipment required for ROV activities related to Deep Water operations.
·         Supervise client’s ROV Specialist Trainees as directed.
·         Assist with maintaining an up to date database of the number, operational condition and position of all client’s Deep Water ROV tools and assets.
·         Assist with maintaining up to date records of the Deep Water video library in accordance with Deep Water procedures.
Job Reference    ROVSP 01
Salary    Attractive  
Region    Africa    Closing date    30 Jul 2010
Location    Nigeria
Job type     Contract

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Job summary    Our client requires a head of schedule/reporting for a position based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This is being offered on a single residential basis on a 1 year renewable contract.
The expected MOB date is October 2010.

Main Duties

* Develop Project scheduling, planning and progress measurement procedures. This includes the project reporting procedure.
* Establish a Project work breakdown structure (WBS) for each sub-budget item in line with Project Progress and Cost control guidelines and Project execution.
* Develop and maintain overall Baseline Project work plan and S-curves at adequate levels using sound techniques and proven tools. Integration of different Project segments from the given scope of work to develop a logical comprehensive work plan
* Evaluate, review and approve contractual submissions of Contractors’ procedures, schedules and S-curves as baseline planning documents. Identification of baseline critical paths
* Continuous review of Contractors’ monthly progress schedules and reports to ascertain true progress and provide early-warning to Project Management of trends.
* Anticipate any potential slippage and critical path deviations, propose and discuss mitigation and corrective actions with involved project parties highlighting critical programme areas and simulating strategies
* Liaise with Cost Control Engineer to ensure consistency for installed quantities and spent engineering and construction man-hours figures
* Prepare Project progress reports according to the project reporting procedure.
* Direct contact with all entities in the project and acting as primary planning interface between Project team and planning departments of the partner, Project subcontracting teams, Contractors and Main Equipment Suppliers.

Required Competencies

* Previous experience with large EPC type contracts and in upgrade/revamping Works
* Minimum of 6 years recent experience as Planning Engineer in a large Oil & Gas design/construction organisation, with prior a minimum of 10 years experience as a scheduler or planner in the Energy, Power and Chemicals industry, with EPC contractors or at Client organisations
* Proficient in the use of computerised planning tools like Primavera scheduling tool, knowing the basics of the functionality of the program as well as advanced usage.
* Excellent Communication (English language written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Self confidence, patience under adversity, along with the ability to work to deadlines.
* Minimum of 2 years (ideally) residence and working experience within an international environment and a multi-national, multi-cultural organization
* Fluent in English language
* Work with limited supervision, leadership and autonomy is compulsory
Job Reference    1074/97
Salary    Negotiable  
Region    Africa    Closing date    05 Aug 2010
Location    Nigeria
Job type     Contract
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Job summary    Our client requires a Training Coordinator for a position based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria with missions to France. This role is being offered on an 8X2 rotational basis on a 12 month contract, although the overall expected duration of the service is 3 years. The planned start date is
2/11/2010.

Main Duties

* To investigate, collect and define the training needs with the different Field Operations disciplines.
* To produce training matrices by type of position covering General Training, HSE, specialized training, vendors and suppliers training, certification and any other additional training deemed necessary.
* To fit all personnel with an Individual Training Plan, in liaison with Company HR, and to ensure its follow-up.
* To prepare the training contracts tenders and to recommend the selection of training contractors.
* To review, approve and follow-up the contractors’ training programs, the content of the training modules, the schedule and organization of the training sessions
* To ensure the integration of the Operators Training Simulator, the Operating Manuals, and any other necessary tool in the training program.
* To ensure coordination between the technical correspondents to gather the basic data required for the elaboration of the training modules.
* To organize and coordinate the vendors/suppliers trainings.
* To organize, supervise and validate the delivery of the training actions according to the project phases and availabilities of the personnel.
* To develop a continuous assessment of the trainees and of the performance of the training programs.
* To supervise the Offshore Training Coordinator assistant who is in charge of assessing the personnel, identifying shortcomings and delivering training on board of project Facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

* Must have 10 years experience within a similar role
* Hold a bachelors degree or equivalent

Job Reference    1320/8
Salary    Negotiable   
Region    Africa    Closing date    04 Aug 2010
Location    Nigeria
Job type     Contract

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We are looking on behalf of our client for a Head of Engineering & Maintenance for a position based in Lagos and Warri, Nigeria. Successful candidates must be degree qualified in Engineering with
chartered engineer status and with significant experience in senior role in Oil and Gas sector.
Candidates must also have:
*Experience in Oil and Gas field production including drilling and well activities
*Knowledge of Oil Field contracts and contracting strategies
*Mentoring and coaching of others

The job holder will play a vital role within the company Operations Leadership Team. The role will establish high class engineering and maintenance team to support operations. The role must provide high class performance and leadership to the Engineering + Maintenance function ensuring that competencies meet the business challenges and be active in mentoring and developing the staff to maintain sustainable competitive advantage.

As a key function leader in the Operations leadership team, the job holder will work closely with other functional leads as well as other group managers (HSES, CFO, and Corporate Services). Managing the balance between the corporate and operational priorities will therefore be essential as well and excellent influencing skills which will compliment the operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities:
*To play a leading and collaborative role in the Operational Leadership Team, reporting to and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and participating on the leadership team.
*Establish and lead Engineering and Maintenance support function for operations.
*Establish Technical Authorities to support operations
*Establish and maintain Asset Integrity Management system. (AIMS)
*Process safety
*Structural integrity
*Corrosion Management
*Effective management of change processes, (MOC)
*Oversee the development and implementation of maintenance routines
*Responsibility for Capital projects
*Implement a Quality Management system
*Supporting other members of the management team(s).
*Provide Planning support to operations
*Contribution to reduction in lifting costs
*Support to Gas projects team
*Provide support to Contractor Performance reviews.

Key Success factors:
*Lead key Engineering + Maintenance contractor quarterly performance reviews
*Asset reliability
*Meeting the objectives set against the Asset integrity management system
*Recruitment, retention, competency standards and development of staff
*Feedback from Operations and Project teams on effective support which improves availability and reduces costs
*Delivery of Capital projects on time and within budget

HSE Responsibilities:
*All HSE matters relating to the development and executive of new developments
*Maintaining effective support for Base and Field organisations.
*Leadership and advance safety auditing at all locations
*Provide engineering input to safety cases etc.
*Ensure policy goals and guidance are embedded and maintained in all activities

Our client requires a contracts advisor for a position based in Lekki, Nigeria. This is being offered on 12 month + contract, on a 6/2 or 8/2 rotational schedule working 55 hours per week (10 hours per day Monday to Friday and 5 hours on Saturday or, 11 hours per day Monday to Friday).
Main Duties:-

* Provide purchasing support for project team(s) including placing, expediting and administration of equipment and material purchase and/or service orders.
* Ensure proper terms and conditions are included on all purchase and/or service orders
* Negotiate with suppliers on commercial and operational matters related to purchase orders
* Prepare documents, bid tabulations, recommendation for award as necessary and in compliance with local laws and COMPANY policies and procedures
* Provide status information on all outstanding requisitions
* Ensure that all purchased equipment and materials are effectively managed and controlled according to COMPANY policies and procedures (electronic and hardcopy format) including material classification, inventory records, warranty documentation, etc.

Minimum Education & Experience:-

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business with minimum 12 years experience in the oil and gas industry, OR
* Higher National Diploma (HND) with related training and 12 years experience in the oil and gas industry
* Demonstrated conceptual and practical understanding of services contract tendering, bid evaluation and contract management
* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook), Networking Applications, Windows / NT Operating Systems, Adobe Professional Suite, and web based applications
* Proven ability to communicate and to apply interpersonal / organizational skills in order to obtain the cooperation of others as required

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Our client requires a Senior Contracts Engineer for a residential position based in Lagos, Nigeria to start ASAP. This is being offered on a 1 year renewable contract.

Scope of Service: 

* Prepare documentation for and undertake pre-qualification exercises to determine supplier tender lists
* Prepare Call for Tender (CFT) documentation and contract documentation (Agreements, Contract Exhibits) ensuring that these comply with company and other relevant procedures.
* Participate directly in the negotiation of Contacts / Purchase Orders with Tenders, providing support to Package Managers and Technical staff during Technical discussion and participating directly with the Package Manager in the commercial/contractual negotiations.
* Maintain a tracking of the development of each Contact / Purchase Order from pre-qualification through CFT, approvals and award.
* Ensure that the tender processes are in compliance with Project procedures and particularly the relevant rules involved in Tendering for contracts in Nigeria.
* Liaise with financial, legal and insurance specialists to obtain advice and inputs into CFT document preparation and Contact / Purchase Order negations.
* Prepare in consultation with the Package Manager technical evaluation, commercial evaluation and Recommendation to Award dossiers / reports.
* Provide advice to the Company representative on contractual issues, and prepare / validate all contractual correspondence
* Analyse requests for change orders, and prepare / validate change order documents where appropriate
* Prepare the certificates to be issued to Contractor by Company in accordance with the contract
* Coordinate the processing of Contractor’s monthly applications for payment, and verifying invoice submissions
* Establish and maintain a contract database which tracks existence and the evolution of contracts, change orders, certificates and the like
* Liaise with financial, legal and insurance specialists to gain input into issues raised during the contract as necessary

Essential service provider qualifications / experience: 

* A MINIMUM of 8 -10 years of contracts experience (BOTH pre and post contract award) within the Oil & Gas or other directly relevant sector
* Previous experience in the preparation/negotiation/administration of EPSC/EPIC Projects in an Operator or Lead Contractor environment is essential
* English fluent (written and spoken)

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Swift Worldwide Resources is looking for an experienced Engineer/Coordinator. The role will be based residentially in Nigeria, Africa and is on a contractual basis.

Successful candidates must have: 
*Previous experience, heavy in process design and support in oil and gas for an operations company with field experience
*15 years minimum experience.
*Degree welcome but not required if 15-20 years plus experience (Process/Mechanical).
*Detailed Design Experience, Construction/Commissioning Experience, Gas and Oil Operation Experience.

Other requirements: 
*Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
*Report Writing
*Good Communications Skills
*Team Player
*Travel Often, both Domestic and International

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Our client is looking for a Project Quality Manager for a residential position based in Paris, France. The role is being offered on a 1 year renewable contract with the start dated being 1/9/2010. You must be
eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this position.

Main Duties:- 

* To ensure that the Project Quality Management System is developed, implemented and monitored in accordance with the Project Quality requirements and with the ISO 9000 requirements.
* To ensure that the Contractor Quality Management System is fully developed, implemented and maintained in compliance with the Contract requirements.
* To be responsible for the Quality aspects for Tenders.
Identify Develop and Implement Project Management System documents (Plans, Procedures and Work Instructions).
* Anticipate and plan QA/QC resources in order to meet Project Quality needs during all Project phases.
* Develop and implement a suitable Audit Programme to cover Internal, External and Surveillance audit activities during all Project phases.
* Identify and implement the Project continual improvement processes, (Lessons Learned, Customer Satisfaction etc.).
* Define Package Quality Requirements and evaluate Contractor Quality Tender Submissions, make recommendations/decisions on technical options as appropriate.
* Management of Package QC activities to ensure that Contractor Quality Control Requirements are identified and implemented in accordance with Package specified requirements.
* Ensure that Project Certification Requirements are adequately identified and verified for all Package scope of work to include third party verification.

Qualifications and Experience Required:- 

* More than 10 years QA/QC experience in the oil and gas industry.
* Previous experience in multinational taskforce environment, and with good communication skills.
* Fluent (speaking and writing) in English and French.

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Our client requires a reporting engineer for a residential position initially based in France for a 3 month period, then Nigeria as the project progresses.This is being offered on a 12 months basis with the start date being 1/9/2010; however the expected duration of the project is 3 years.
You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this position.

Main Duties:-

* To be in charge of all Project Reporting, Communication and Information activities, aiming to maintain and provide in a timely manner various Project statuses all along the Project duration.
* Gather inputs, prepare and dispatch to predefined distribution lists, after hierarchy approval, the following reports, within the predefined reporting schedule and according the Project reporting procedure:
- Project Weekly Highlights
- Summary Monthly Report
- Project Monthly Report
- “Fiche Projet” / Six-monthly Report
- Project Ad-hoc reports
- Reporting to COMPANY
- Local content Report
- Six-monthly Reporting on contracts and POs (action monitoring only).
* Participate to the preparation of presentations on management request. Gather final revisions after meetings to prepare master CD-rom and dispatch after duplication by Project IT Support.
* Based on information issued from the weekly and monthly reports, keep typical and standard presentations up-to-date for immediate use by the management, including key performance indicators.
* Participate, in collaboration with the Project IT Support, to the update of the website: propose updates, draft and submit to the management the narrative and graphic information

You must have between 3-4 years experience in a similar role and hold a HNC or equivalent to be considered for this position.
Consultant     Lilian Jeronymo
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900
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Swift Worldwide Resources are looking to recruit an experienced Flowlines Engineer for a position based in Lagos, Nigeria. Successful candidates must have:
*Graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline mandatory (copy of diploma to be provided)
*Between 5 and 10 years experience in rigid pipe-line engineering for deepwater Projects
*Knowledge in flow-assurance
*Good knowledge of existing tie-in equipment
*Good knowledge of international design codes / standards and company general specifications
*Practice or knowledge of recent pipe software (sizing, thermal calculations…)
*Practice of offshore works
*Fluent in English both verbally and in writing

Main responsibilities:
*Under the authority of the UFR Project Leader, the service holder shall be responsible for:
*Day to day follow-up in UFR Basic Engineering Contractor Offices of basic engineering studies for flowlines and subsea spools / jumpers
*Supervising definition of flow-lines and subsea spools / jumpers requirements (Functional requirements, engineering, fabrication, tests, installation, precommissioning).
*Ensuring that engineering is performed in line with company general specifications and issue proper derogations, if required.
*Ensuring that HSE issues are taken into consideration during design.
*Supervising preparation of ITT specifications for flow-lines and subsea spools / jumpers detailed engineering/fabrication/installation/precommissioning.
*Getting assistance from company Specialists, or third parties, if required, for specific topics.
*Supervising preliminary engineering studies for flowlines and subsea spools / jumpers performed by third parties
*Participating in definition of interfaces with other Packages (SPS) and informing any discipline impacted by possible changes in flowlines/ subsea spools / jumpers design.
*Supervising definition of flowlines field lay-out and lay-out of spools/jumpers around manifolds clusters.
*Definition of required qualification tests, in particular regarding insulation matters.
*His main activities will be:
*Review Pre-project documentation and liaise with company Specialists for selecting codes/standards/specifications to be applied for engineering/fabrication/installation and precommissioning of flowlines and subsea spools / jumpers.
*Follow-up of all line pipes basic engineering studies and review of all related reports and documents.
*Analysis of UFR Basic Engineering Contractor technical queries and preparation of comments and proposed answers to these queries.
*Attend UFR Basic Engineering progress meetings and review MoM.
*Participate in Project technical reviews
Consultant    Angela Trujillo
Email    [email protected]
Phone    01992 704 900

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Our client requires a reporting engineer for a residential position initially based in France for a 3 month period, then Nigeria as the project progresses.
This is being offered on a 12 months basis with the start date being 1/9/2010; however the expected duration of the project is 3 years.

You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this position.

Main Duties:-

* To be in charge of all Project Reporting, Communication and Information activities, aiming to maintain and provide in a timely manner various Project statuses all along the Project duration.
* Gather inputs, prepare and dispatch to predefined distribution lists, after hierarchy approval, the following reports, within the predefined reporting schedule and according the Project reporting procedure:
- Project Weekly Highlights
- Summary Monthly Report
- Project Monthly Report
- “Fiche Projet” / Six-monthly Report
- Project Ad-hoc reports
- Reporting to COMPANY
- Local content Report
- Six-monthly Reporting on contracts and POs (action monitoring only).
* Participate to the preparation of presentations on management request. Gather final revisions after meetings to prepare master CD-rom and dispatch after duplication by Project IT Support.
* Based on information issued from the weekly and monthly reports, keep typical and standard presentations up-to-date for immediate use by the management, including key performance indicators.
* Participate, in collaboration with the Project IT Support, to the update of the website: propose updates, draft and submit to the management the narrative and graphic information

You must have between 3-4 years experience in a similar role and hold a HNC or equivalent to be considered for this position.
Consultant     Jemma Barry
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900

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Our client requires an ICSS Engineer for a position based in Nigeria with missions to France. This role is being offered on a 4X4 rotational basis on a 12 month contract; however the total duration of the service is expected to last 3 years. The planned start date is 1/9/2010.

Please note you must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role.

Main Duties:-

* To the ICSS Leader in the supervision of the ICSS Contractor and the coordination of the ICSS team and in ensuring those official lines of communication between ICSS Contractor and Company and between the ICSS team and other entities are respected i.e. via the ICSS Leader.
* To supervise the ICSS Contractor, ensures that work and testing are performed in a formal controlled and auditable manner and that scope changes are controlled.
* To keep the ICSS Leader informed of progress, quality, matters of consequence such as potential changes, Contractor manpower levels and Contractor planning accuracy, anticipates problems and offers solutions.
* To ensure that the ICSS engineering contractor deliverables are in accordance with the Project and phasing requirements and are of the correct quality and timeliness. Ensures that the ICSS planning and phasing evolution is in line with any evolution of the overall project planning.
* To ensure that the all site modifications to the existing ICSS are controlled so they can be integrated into the new system, writes the coordination procedure.
* To organize and check the inter-discipline coordination and the coordination between the ICSS and all project work packages. Ensures the deliverables from are sufficient for correct ICSS design.
* To lead the general specifications, control philosophy, system architecture (hardware/software/communication), cyber-security risk assessment and implementation, IFAT coordination, design, black start philosophy, telecoms interfaces, facilities design to accommodate the ICSS.
* To ensure that the ICSS team have a coherent technical approach, coordinates the comment review cycle and validates the comments returned in Prodom from the ICSS team
* To ensure that the ICSS design complies with the Statement of Requirements, Project and Company General Specifications, Safety Concept, etc.

It is essential that you have at least 8 years experience in a similar role and hold a diploma or equivalent.
Consultant     Atish Mehta
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900

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Our client requires an interface coordinator for a position based in Nigeria with missions to France. This role is being offered on a 4X4 rotational basis on a 12 month contract; however the total duration of the service is expected to last 3 years. The planned start date is 1/9/2010.

Please note you must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role.

Duties include:-

* To enforce Interface Management System: by Implementing the plan and procedure within ICSS (Integrated Control & Safety System) Supplier’s organization and his team.
* To supervise Interface process from identification to close-out:
* To supervise the preliminary identification of the Interfaces by the Supplier and with the other teams and other Contractors.
* To participate in Supplier Interface Meetings.
* To supervise the implementation (including quality) by the Supplier and their recording by Company (including quality).
* To share collective responsibility with the Supplier team for the solving of Interfaces in time, cost and quality.
* To communicate with relevant actors involved in Interfaces matters:
* To be the focal point of contact for all what refers to Interfaces from Suppliers and other contracts.
* To facilitate, expedite Interface solving in co-operation with other Company Interface Coordinators by exchange of information and paying due attention to other concerns.
* To ensure relevant Interface data is actually dispatched to other interested parties.
* To follow up and report progress to the Company Interface Manager and the Head, raising issues and risks identified on Interfaces related to his contract and whenever a potential impact on Project (safety, delay, cost, quality, etc..) appears from the execution of an Interface.
* To require and verify mitigation plans from the supplier.
* To control and validate the Supplier’s reporting on Interfaces.
* To provide all the information and documents necessary to the consolidation of the Interface reporting and issues.

It is essential that you have at least 8 years experience in a similar role and hold a diploma or equivalent.
Consultant     Atish Mehta
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900
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Swiftworldwideresources, a leading recruiting company in the oil and gas sector is recruiting for the position of Mechanical Engineer
Job Reference     1301/34
Salary     Negotiable     
Region     Africa     Closing date     28 Jun 2010
Location     Lagos
Job type     Contract
Job summary     Mechanical Engineer 1301/34

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. The contract would be placed for 12 months but the expected total duration of the service is 3 years. The planned starting date is 1st September 2010 and the service shall be performed in the Lagos & Nigeria area, with missions in France.

Duties will include:-

*To follow-up Engineer’s activities related to Rotating Machinery and ensure compliance with Company/Project specifications and with the requirements of the project documentation.
*To manage technical evaluation of the bids and prepare technical recommendation with Head of Engineering.
*To follow-up procurement, construction, expediting, FAT for his discipline.
*To anticipate problems, offer solutions and inform Head of Engineering.
*To keep TDO-TEC Rotating Machinery Group Leader informed of main decision and/or
orientation.
*To report to PSF Head of Engineering on progress of his activities and any changes thereto
*To comment on Engineer’s documents and coordinate other Company specialists comments within allowed time.
*To comment on contractor documents in due time.
*To review proposed deviations and give recommendation for project management approval.
*To organize weekly and/or monthly co-ordination meetings with Engineering Contractor as
appropriate.
*To ensure Engineering Contractor provides proper reporting of the progress of his activities.
*To participate and propose solution in interfaces resolution between Contractors for mechanical matters.

You must be fluent in English, with a knowledge of French.
Consultant     Lilian Jeronymo
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900

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Swiftworldwideresources is currently recruiting for the position of Piping & Vessels Engineer Assistant
Job Reference     1301/35

Salary     Negotiable    
Region     Africa     Closing date     29 Jun 2010
Location     Lagos
Job type     Contract
Job summary     Our client requires a Piping & Vessels Engineering Assistant. The contract would be placed for 12 months but the expected total duration of the service is 3 years. The service consists of supervising the execution of engineering for what concerns piping & vessels matters for all PSF packages.

Specific Activities:
*To follow up of contractor’s activities in his/her discipline and ensure compliance with project specifications.
*To report to company on progress of his/her activity and on changes to basis for design.
*To ensure that scope of work is fulfilled in his/her discipline
*To review and analyze planning updates including critical path for discipline related activities; review and approve progress for discipline related activities, and coordinate with company.
*To follow-up (if any) procurement, construction, expediting, FAT, for discipline related activities.
*To anticipate problems in his/her discipline and inform company.
*To liaise with other disciplines to ensure consistency of the work.
*To coordinate with company to ensure compliance of the works with company uses
*To comment on contractor documents in due time.
*To ensure adequate workload sharing with discipline Engineering, and to ensure that discipline Engineering benefits from his assignment on Project
*To participate and propose solution in interfaces resolution between Contractors for PVV matters.
Consultant     Angela Trujillo
Email     [email protected]
Phone     01992 704 900

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