Latest Oil and Gas Recruitment at GE Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Project Planning Lead (EPC Planner)

Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Digital Solutions

Role Summary

• The EPC Planner is required to create and maintain the EPC Systems project plan during the project execution, alongside the Systems Engineering Planner.
• The EPC Planner is also responsible for leadership and technical support of their appointed project planning team, supporting project functions and managing project controls.

Essential Responsibilities
This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining talent with project Planning experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

• The EPC Planner is a key partner to the Project Director as he/she provides them visibility on project execution. They also act as a strong link between the Project Director and the Product Line (PL) project planners as he/she captures and provides key information helping project execution and escalates any issues critical to the project which could not be resolved at planner level.The EPC Planner will also have key interaction with the various function representatives on the project, namely: Finance Manager, Systems Engineer, Commercial Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, Quality Manager, EHS Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Document Controller etc.
• Project plan creation
• OTR EPC Planner is responsible for completing the project plan baseline creation and development in-line with GE IPP/ QMS and contractual requirements.
• The EPC Planner is responsible for P6 project node creation, with assistance from a P6 Super user. Ensure Planning Team create all project plans within correct folders of this node and that project naming conventions are adhered to, in-line with current QMS.
• EPC Planner to provide timeline/ schedule for baseline plan creation, in-line with Planning QMS documentation.This should be communicated to both planning team and the customer. Hold regular update meetings with planners to track progress and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
• EPC Planner to chair planning workout/ project kick-off Meeting(s) with all members of the Project Planning Team (initial meeting ideally face to face), to ensure team alignment. Follow the ‘Plan Creation Checklist (QW-SPS-GLO-PLN-004) which details how to build the plan and the actions required by each planner.
• The EPC Planner is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the EPC project plan (in the commercial phase and / or in the execution phase. Aligning Key Milestones such as Contract Award with the agreed dates. Working with PL Planners to ensure correct logic and linking of their Deliverables to the relevant Contractual and Billing Milestones. They are required to add the EPC Project Management Team resources to vouchering activities in plan, assign and manage hours for the duration of the project, in-line with ‘Primavera Vouchering and Coding Maintenance Work Instruction’ (QW-SS-GLO-PLN-007).
• Once all project plans are complete, carry out vigorous schedule Quality checks across all plans, in-line with ‘Global Planning Schedule Integrity Metrics’ QMS Procedure (OGQ-GPQ-0013).
• Carry out Critical Path Analysis and produce Total Float Reports across project plans, in order to highlight the most critical schedule drivers to Project Director, Customer, Planning Team, relevant functions and any other key stakeholders.
• EPC Planner to ensure all Baselines are set on contractually agreed date.
• Schedule and budget control
• The EPC Planner secures complete alignment with Baseline Control QMS and related work instructions.
• Keeps Project Management team budget maintained vs. baseline as per PD instructions, within the boundaries of the QMS.
• Carry out regular checks across all Project Plans to ensure Budgeted figures remain as per Baseline, where there are discrepancies, inform plan owner and request fix, provide support, if required.
• The EPC Planner works with the project planner on schedule revision and change control incorporate agreed upon contract amendments (Variation Orders) and uses formal change control mechanisms.

The EPC Planner is also responsible for:

• Communication protocol with product lines and functions.
• Customer, Project Director and Business reporting.
• Project risk planning.
• Project Closure

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant related degree/or equivalent
• Extensive experience and Knowledge of P6 Primavera Schedule tool
• Experience of project management tools, methods and processes
• Knowledge of O&G Capital projects, preferably in Subsea Production Systems
• Commercially, financially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial leadership skills with proven capability of working in a matrix environment and of leading by influence
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Risk Assessment: Understanding of key commercial risks and areas for opportunity and able to lead project risk review process and assessments
• Technical Product Knowledge: Understanding of subsea production systems
• Negotiating Skills: To secure favorable outcomes, having the flexibility to understand and negotiate alternative contractual and commercial positions with customers (subject to approval)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: EPC Quality Assurance Manager

Ref No: 3061376
Locations: Abuja, Lagos & Port Harcourt – Rivers
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• Reporting operationally to the SPS Projects Director and functionally to the relevant Quality Lead, the Project Quality Manager within SPS Projects will complete project specific quality control and assurance activities, identify Contract Quality requirements, work with PLs PQEs and SQEs to ensure compliance to ITP requirements, agree inspection activities with Client and ICB, liaise with various PLs to resolve Quality issues and facilitate Client Quality Audits.

Essential Responsibilities
This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining Talents with EPC Quality experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

• Develop & Control Quality documents such as Project Quality Plan, Project Specific Procedures, Method Statements etc and subsequent approval from Client
• Carry out the project specific quality control and assurance activities as detailed in the Project Quality Plan and as directed and instructed by the Project Quality Manager (PQM)
• To report promptly to the PQM all matters related to Project QMS performance including monitoring and collating ‘Quality Issues’ with the respective PLs
• Raise ‘Quality Issues’ as Lessons Learned where appropriate
• Assist PL PQEs where applicable with the review and approval of Supplier/Subcontractor Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Procedures and expediting of the supplier
• Interface with PL PQEs and SQEs to ensure surveillance activities are conducted as per the approved Suppliers/Sub-contractors ITPs
• Assist PL PQEs and SQEs with inspection notification procedure at Suppliers/Sub-contractors including customer interface when required
• Provide support to PL PQE with verification and inspection release processes to ensure compliance
• Attend kickoff meetings with Client/Supplier/Subcontractor as required
• Monitor close out of Supplier/Subcontractor non-conformances in conjunction with PL PQEs
• Administrate and measure Completion Dossier progress, punch list issuance and follow up until closure
• Maintain Site Receipt Testing equipment list and contact list associated
• Train stakeholders on Completion process and punch list closure
• Train QA Team on Project Specifics quality execution requirements (Nonconformance system specific and reporting, Audit reporting specifics and reporting, quality documentation creation specifics and reporting, etc.)
• Review Supplier/Subcontractor Fabrication/Certification Dossiers [MRB/MDR]
• Support coordination of final documentation
• Monitor update of MEL/EDL system, coordinate regular review with EDL/MEL assistants and address gap in the system and information to Quality Manager
• Develop audit scope in conjunction with Project Director
• Assist in the undertaking of both internal and external audit activities as requested
• To participate (as necessary) in customer visits/audits at PLs, Suppliers/Subcontractors.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in Engineering discipline/or equivalent
• Oil and Gas or other relevant industry experience
• Substantial experience in a similar quality management role
• Previous Experience as project engineer, application engineer or any relevant success in an engineering discipline, technical background track record
• Root cause analysis certified preferred
• Internal audit experience ISO 9001
• Strong EHS culture
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Desired Characteristics:

• Thorough understanding of quality principles, regulatory quality systems, internal business systems, and processes is essential
• Communication and Inclusiveness. Strong organizational & communication skills, able to bring the organization together to serve the customer, make clear what the customer requirements are internally and implement them in diverse functional and regional areas
• Substantial experience in a similar quality management role
• Previous Experience as project engineer, application engineer or any relevant success in an engineering discipline, technical background track record
• Root cause analysis certified preferred
• Internal audit experience ISO 9001
• Strong EHS culture
• Reporting and presentation skills to customer and senior management
• Change implementation skills and track records.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Finance Manager

Job Id: 3055266
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• Reporting operationally to the Project Director (PD) and functionally to the Business Finance Manager, the Project Finance Manager will prepare, analyze and report on all financial data related to the assigned project. This will include specific support to the PD and include costing variance analysis, milestone billings, variation pricing etc.

Essential Responsibilities
Month End closing activities:

• Reconcile revenue and cost of sales to the appropriate business system as directed by the SPS Projects Finance Leader
• Calculate percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting entries for assigned POC projects
• Reconcile engineering/project management costs to P&L Account/Inventory
• Prepare management commentary on major bookings and shipments in the month for assigned projects
• Prepare rolling forecast for bookings, revenues, margin, advances and cash flow for assigned projects
• Reconcile warranty, liquidated damages and penalty provision reserves for assigned projects
• Review advances, unbilled shipments and unearned billings accounts for assigned projects
• Prepare comprehensive management reports for assigned projects
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all Projects balance sheet accounts

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support SPS Projects Finance Leader in preparation of relevant budget and forecast data
• Assist in preparation of ad hoc projections throughout the year at project level

Support to ‘Front End’ team:

• When necessary attend pricing meetings to ensure pricing policies are adhered to during review
• Attend PO handover meetings for assigned projects
• When necessary, provide historical cost data in support of pricing process
• Generate target costing for project execution

Specific Project Finance Manager duties:

• Ensure correct generation of customer invoices and manual milestone/ shipment invoices (this will involve coordination with the relevant PL based project accountants)
• For new contracts assigned, review and comment on financial terms in Ts & Cs section.
• Provide general financial / business support to project team members.
• Prepare monthly Project Status Reports (PSRs) in accordance with the required reporting and variance reporting standards.
• Review project status reports with project managers and assist in resolving highlighted issues.
• Coordinate and report on Third Party Billings, IC Re-billings and cash forecasting.
• In conjunction with the project’s Contracts Manager, coordinate the change order log reconciliation.
• Prepare additional quarterly schedules as required for all current projects

Qualifications/Requirements

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with 3+ years in a similar role
• Project related experience
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Qualified Accountant with relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills
• SAP or ORACLE experience preferable
• Excellent PC/IT skills, including Excel
• Ability to guide and effectively communicate with non-financial managers

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Manifolds Lead Engineer
Job ID: 3055318
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Manifolds Lead Engineer has technical responsibility for the delivery of the Manifolds product line during the Execution Phase of an Engineering/ Procurement/ Construction (EPC) Subsea Project.
• Reporting directly to the Global Systems Engineering Manager and functionally to the EPC Project Engineering Manager, this is a senior level role working in a high-profile function of GE Oil & Gas.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining Experienced engineers with subsea manifolds knowledge. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

Engineering and Technical responsibility for delivery of Manifolds Systems for an EPC Project as follows:

• Creation and control of the System Master Equipment List and Master Document Register
• Delivery of the System Field Layouts and Distribution schematics
• Delivery of the System Design Basis and Functional Design Specifications
• Material selection and Corrosion protection Philosophy
• Internal and External Interfaces
• Design Verification Program
• Technical Change control process
• Technical Assurance program
• Flow Assurance, Hydrate Management and Thermal Design
• 3rd party certification and regulatory compliance programs
• Intervention, Inspection, maintenance and repair strategy
• System Integrating testing program
• Technical Risk Management plan including HAZOP &HAZID
• Reliability Management incl. RAM analysis, FMECA and SIL engineering

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science based discipline/or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer or PE certification is preferred
• 3 years’ oil and gas engineering background mainly in subsea production systems
• Mandatory NSE and COREN certifications
• Proven experience across at least 2 of the following: (Item 2 is compulsory)
• Project Management/Engineering Management experience of Subsea project execution
• Technical expertise, at ‘expert’ level, in at least 1 of the following product lines: Trees, PCS, Manifolds, Well Control & Intervention, Subsea Power & Processing
• Practical knowledge of at least 3 aspects of the Subsea Systems Engineering Lifecycle: New Product Introduction, Tender development, Project Engineering System Integration Testing, commissioning, and operations
• Domain expertise across at least 2 of the following (one at ‘expert’ level): Hydro-mechanical, Electrical & power, Software/Electronic, Marine/Structural
• Availability to travel internationally for project needs and for short term assignments
• Fluent English speaker
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to create and lead multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information, identify problems, establish facts and deduce solutions
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Workover Lead Engineer

Job Id: 3055379 
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Workover Lead Engineer has technical responsibility for the delivery of the Workover product line during the Execution Phase of an Engineering/ Procurement/ Construction (EPC) Subsea Project. Reporting directly to the Global Systems Engineering Manager and functionally to the EPC Project Engineering Manager, this is a senior level role working in a high-profile function of GE Oil & Gas.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining Workover Engineers with subsea experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.

Engineering and Technical responsibility for delivery of Workover Systems for an EPC Project as follows:

• Creation and control of the System Master Equipment List and Master Document Register
• Delivery of the System Field Layouts and Distribution schematics
• Delivery of the System Design Basis and Functional Design Specifications
• Material selection and Corrosion protection Philosophy
• Internal and External Interfaces
• Design Verification Program
• Technical Change control process
• Technical Assurance program
• Flow Assurance, Hydrate Management and Thermal Design
• 3rd party certification and regulatory compliance programs
• Intervention, Inspection, maintenance and repair strategy
• System Integrating testing program
• Technical Risk Management plan including HAZOP &HAZID
• Reliability Management incl. RAM analysis, FMECA and SIL engineering

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering or science based discipline/or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer or PE certification is preferred
• 3 years’ oil and gas engineering background mainly in subsea production systems
• Mandatory NSE and COREN certifications.
• Proven experience across at least 2 of the following: (Item 2 is compulsory)
• Project Management/Engineering Management experience of Subsea project execution
• Technical expertise, at ‘expert’ level, in at least 1 of the following product lines: Trees, PCS, Manifolds, Well Control & Intervention, Subsea Power & Processing.
• Practical knowledge of at least 3 aspects of the Subsea Systems Engineering Lifecycle: New Product Introduction, Tender development, Project Engineering, System Integration Testing, commissioning, and operations
• Domain expertise across at least 2 of the following (one at ‘expert’ level): Hydro-mechanical, Electrical & power, Software/Electronic, Marine/Structural
• Availability to travel internationally for project needs and for short term assignments
• Fluent English speaker
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to create and lead multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information, identify problems, establish facts and deduce solutions
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

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

Job Title: Project Document Controller
Ref No: 3055196
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• The Project Document Controller shall provide proficient and effective Administrative support to the Project Teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Primarily, the job holder shall manage a Project’s Document Management System (DMS) in accordance with internal QMS procedures and specific Customer requirements. Precise duties, roles and responsibilities will be site specific.
• The roles and responsibilities outlined below are generic and will be subject to change/agreement.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining talent with project document control experience. When the vacancy becomes available, we will review this pool for suitable candidates.
• Support the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) in generating the Master Document Register (MDR) and entering into the DMS.
• Review client specifications for the particular project and identify any requirements that give rise to deviations from the standard document management process (QP-PRO-GLO-PRM-002) in the QMS, as described in the Projects Document Management Plan.
• Review status of the documentation, including overdue actions, non-conformities and customer communications and generate periodic reports as per agreed project routine.
• Support the PM and Team in the generation and submission of the periodic Customer reports as required by the Contract.
• Maintain Documentation Forecast dates.
• Arrange, attend and minute internal and external project meetings.
• On Receipt of Instruction from Engineering/Quality prepare documentation ready for Customer issue including final document quality checks and transmit to Customer in accordance with the contract specifications.
• Acting as the focal point for all Document Control matters relating to the customer. He or she shall ensure that all Document Controllers working at the various PLs are performing tasks according to this procedure and any relevant Customer Procedure.
• Should client specifications result in a deviation to this procedure, the DC shall modify the Document Management Plan to be applied for the particular project and provide the required training to the respective PL Document Controllers.
• Coordinate Document Controllers/Project Administrators for the approval process of the customer documentation for the particular project across the PLs
• Perform document control quality check before submission of documents to client.
• Ensuring the governance of the Project Document Management Plan within the GE O&G organisation. Any questions relating to the application of the plan shall be exclusively submitted to Projects Document Controller.
• Ensure Compliance with all DC Procedures, internal and external.
• Coordinate all documents received from Customer and sites involved in the Project.
• Internal/External distribution of engineering and supplier documentation.
• Chairing meetings with PL DCs to review status of the documentation on a weekly or other agreed periodic basis
• Coordinate the PL Document Controllers for the approval process of the customer documentation for the particular project.
• Configure the Document Management System (DMS) for the project and set up the MDR. This task will be completed with support from a DMS System Administrator, if required.
• Update MDR schedule based on information received from GE O&G Project Team or Customer.
• Internal/External distribution of engineering and supplier documentation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Applicable experience of preferably 5 years from Document Control within Engineering and Supplier/Vendor documentation, preferably related to the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Need to be skilled in use of IT tools for document control and distribution, document scheduling etc.
• Working on a high accuracy level, able to manage heavy work load in periods and understand work methods and routines as outlined in DCC procedures and tools.
• Need to be a team worker and able to use English as a work language.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume).
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Desired Characteristics:

• PC Literate: Uses PC packages to ensure that administration required by contract.
• Document Control: Has a good understanding of and a thorough approach to setting up and maintaining document control systems.
• Contract Awareness: Can establish duties and responsibilities required of their role through reviewing the Contract. Sets up and maintains systems to deliver against these.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Commercial Manager

Job Id: 3055185 
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Project Management
Business Segment: Oil & Gas Oilfield Equipment

Role Summary

• Reporting operationally to the Project Director and functionally supported by the Commercial Director, the job holder is responsible for providing commercial leadership and direction within a multi discipline subsea project, sharing responsibility with the PD for contractual and financial delivery of the project in accordance with execution and financial plan.

Essential Responsibilities

• This is a talent search initiative aimed at identifying and pipelining talent with commercial experience.
• The job holder provides key commercial interface between internal business units, functions (finance, planning, sourcing, legal, PLs), client and management team on all project commercial and contractual matters.
• Facilitate the bid handover and booking process and ensure that the necessary commercial information is understood and disseminated to the extended project team.
• Establish and maintain the project variation control system and managing negotiations in line with contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the project specific contractual administration requirements.
• Provide advice, assistance and guidance to management, PMs and functions on project specific contractual matters.
• Manage the invoicing process ensuring that the project maintains the best possible free cash flow.
• Ensure commercial risks are identified and managed across the project scopes of work by controlling the overall project risk and opportunity review and reporting process.
• Accurately manage the project cost status and reporting and advising on variances, risks and corrective actions affecting the overall project estimate to complete.
• Co-ordinate and support periodic client and internal reporting and performance presentations.
• Ensure a project sourcing plan and timeline is established with the support of Sourcing function and ensure that related commercial and contractual risks for key subcontracts and major purchases are being mitigated and opportunities are managed.
• Manage and support the formulation and negotiation of project contractual claims and counter claims.
• Support the handover process to the base organization at project completion.
• Deputize for the PD as required..

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, or, other relevant legal, commercial, energy related degree/or equivalent.
• Substantial contract management experience in an O&G capital construction project environment.
• Proven track record in contributing to the improvement of project profitability, cash flow and control of commercial risk in previous roles.
• Commercially, financially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial leadership skills with proven capability of working in a matrix environment and of leading by influence.
• Willing to work at a detail level.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Industry Legal Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of the key legal risk areas such as but not limited to contractual liability, insurance requirements, defective performance and warranty obligations for goods and services and application of same in the Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry.
• Commercial Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of lump sum and reimbursable project related financial and contractual management clauses in areas such as but not limited to Application of Rates, Confidentiality, Completion Notices, Payment Profiles & Cashflow, Variation Control, Escalations, Cancellation, Hedging etc. required to make sound commercial decisions.
• Risk Assessment: Understanding of key commercial risks and areas for opportunity and able to lead project risk review process and assessments.
• Technical Product Knowledge: Understanding of subsea production systems
• Negotiating Skills: To secure favorable outcomes, having the flexibility to understand and negotiate alternative contractual and commercial positions with customers (subject to approval).

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