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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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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* 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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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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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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LOCATION AND DURATTION:
Location1: Initially based in Paris for 1 to 3 months on resident status, then, Nigeria.
Location2: Nigeria, Lagos on residential basis, unaccompanied, working cycle equivalent to 8 weeks on followed by 2 weeks off.
Duration: That the contract would be placed for 12 months but the expected total duration of the SERVICE is 3 years.
NOTE: The SERVICE shall be performed: Lagos area, Nigeria, with missions in France.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:
1. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to follow up of contractor’s activities in his discipline and ensure compliance with project specifications.
2. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to ensure that scope of work is fulfilled in his discipline
3. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to follow-up (if any) procurement, construction, expediting, FAT, for discipline related activities.
4. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to liaise with other disciplines to ensure consistency of the work.
5. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to coordinate with Operations to ensure compliance of the works
6. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to comment on contractor documents in due time.
7. To assist the Process Lead Engineer to ensure the conformity of development on existing facilities Consultant Lilian Jeronymo Email lilianj.41693.2290@swiftoilandgas.aplitrak.com Phone 01992 704 900

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