Latest Recruitment at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Project Control and Performance Assurance Lead

Ref Id: 103276BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Project Cost and Schedule Management Plan and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for a large and complex deepwater project and populate with data from project cost estimates.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost, Time and Resources (CTR) sheets for phased cost estimates in line with Company guidance notes for agreement and sign-off by the CTR budget holders.
• Deliver consistent but appropriate cost management structures for major, complex projects.
• Roll-out Company standard cost control tools and processes appropriate for each development phase of a project throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide strategic analyses and normalisation of a large amount of bidder’s assumptions / qualifications impacting risk profile and cost to accomplish bid evaluation for various EPC contracts.
• Support the delivery of annual Business Plans for the Project working closely with Finance.
• Manage LE/VOWD/Accrual Process for project Front End Engineering Design activities.
• Develop a model to monitor Contractor Cost Performance, KPI for early warning system and advise strategic steps for Contractor performance recovery.
• Set-up and manage SAP process for PR/PO/Invoice Payment Process.
• Provide project guidance for creation of accurate monthly cost reports, identifying variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done, changes and currency fluctuations against approved Authorisation for Expenditure (AFEs).
• Support the change management process for projects. Provide guidance on trend analysis and the assessment of change impacts on cost.
• Develop Earned Value Management process consistently across projects/sub projects.
• Maintain and promote realism in the cost forecasts in the face of commercial pressure and optimism from project teams.
• Maintain consistency in cost bases through rigorous adherence to the controls processes.
• Drive and raise awareness of the importance of developing a cost management structure in early project phases.
• Support the Cost Estimator in developing a probabilistic cost estimate.
• Contribute to professional development of less experienced professionals through coaching and training in cost control tools and techniques.
• Comply with Company Life Saving Rules and all relevant HSSE Rules and Regulations, Business Ethics, Compliance and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) rules.
• Understand local content risks and incorporate any impacts to the cost control management systems.
• Assess productivity norms, benchmarking cost data for in-country project activities and other global locations.
• Support the Project Services Manager to develop strategy and structure for a strong execute phase Cost Control Team to manage large scale international EPC Contractors.
• Comply with Project Services standards, guides and Project Services management manual.
• Develop and Assure the Project Control sections of Contract documents upon the award of various EPC contracts.
• Maintain effective interfaces and good working relationships with other internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Work in collaboration with other project Technical Leadership Team (TLT) members, Business Opportunity Manager (BOM) and other Company internal stakeholders, EPC contractors and other vendors as and when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Cost Control and Performance Assurance Lead shall have an Engineering degree and/or Certified as Cost Controller and Performance Assurance at Lead Role Capacity with minimum of 10-12 years industry experience in Cost Control and Estimation in the Oil & Gas industry including Five (5) + years in management/leadership roles working seamlessly with Planning /Cost Control/Risk Management Professionals.

He/She must meet the following requirements:

• An accredited Project Services Cost Engineer Level 2 or equivalent international project cost and control assessment.
• Have an understanding of deepwater developments and projects delivery in a challenging environment. Experience in deep water cost estimating is an advantage.
• Fully versed with the use of Cost controls and Cost Estimate guides and tools (including Company cost estimating tool or equivalent) and with practical experience (e.g. engineering, controls, C&P, construction).
• Fully conversant with various assurance processes such as Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment, Value Assurance Reviews, Estimate & Schedule Assurance Reviews, etc during Front End Engineering Design.
• Must be confident and able to establish credibility with staff, peers, Global Discipline Head, Technical Authorities and Project Management Team.
• Have proven interpersonal and relationship skills in complex environments with ability to work with personnel of diverse background.
• Able to work with, and influence multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Maintain composure under pressure.
• Able to develop team members and other less experienced professionals through coaching and training.
• Experience in or with NOVs, JVs and NOCs and/or execution in remote/developing locations will be an advantage.
• Be proactive, collaborative and adapt to ways of working in a complex deepwater project to ensure collective ownership of an outcome developed towards meeting a project intent.
• Demonstrates high level of personal integrity, with ability to maintain confidentiality in delivering standard, consistent and robust cost management frameworks and procedures to a project in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled in developing framework for Contingency Management and Contingency Drawdown.
• Able to lead and integrate various functions/stakeholders in managing a credible cost control/forecast for EPC contracts and overall Project Cost in accordance with established governance processes.
• Able to support a complex mega project team spread across various geographical locations via virtual working.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer

Ref Id: 103278BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of Materials, Corrosion and Integrity (MCI) requirements in the design, fabrication, testing, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of a large and complex deepwater project. Ensure the final products delivered meets the MCI requirements as well as the project scope of work and specifications.
• Lead the MCI activities during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the commissioning in accordance with Company policies and standards.
• Address MCI related technical queries and clarification questions from vendors, support the development of technical evaluation criteria and the technical evaluation of the bids.
• Set up and manage appropriate systems required to assure integrity of the Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) scope.
• Ensure that all deliverables as defined in the project controls and assurance plan are completed successfully.
• Drive the materials selection, development of corrosion management strategy and development of inspection plans and work packs for the project.
• Drive the identification, maturation and deployment of value adding new MCI related technologies and innovations to optimise the SURF scope. Support the testing and qualification of these new technologies.
• Drive the in-country testing of materials.
• Contribute to the development of fit for purpose quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) including materials management procedure for the Project.
• Drive the identification and lateral application of MCI related learnings from other projects.
• Provide mentorship and coaching of less experienced staff.
• Contribute to the management of change process to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Liaise with the broader materials and corrosion organisation within Company both locally and globally to ensure up-to-date tools and strategies are applied in the management of materials and corrosion on the project.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer – SURF shall have minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (preferably Materials and Metallurgy) with at least 12 years of experience in upstream Exploration and Production (EP) projects with emphasis on Design and Execution in deepwater environment.
• At least 10 years experience directly related to materials and corrosion.

He/She shall meet the following requirements;

• A COREN registered or registerable engineer
• Technical Professional with good knowledge of deepwater subsea & pipelines design, fabrication, installation and commissioning and should have played a key role in the delivery of at least one major deepwater project involving subsea infrastructure design and installation.
• Able to provide in-depth materials and corrosion expertise required for the design, fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of subsea and pipeline systems.
• Able to work within and interface with mixed teams of professionals located globally.
• Have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Previous experience in working with the Nigerian Welding Society will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in testing of materials in-country will be an advantage.
• Team player, self-motivated, with coaching skills, persistence, and with ability to think outside- the-box.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Demonstrates capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholder perspectives, including experience managing multiple stakeholders and host government agencies.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership
• Able to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and multiple cultures, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Able to identify opportunities for optimising SURF systems designs, reducing operating costs (e.g. reducing chemical injection rates) and proposing technically robust solutions to deliver value.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

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

 

Job Title: Principal Flow Assurance Engineer

Ref Id: 103269BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of safe and competitive Flow Assurance solutions for a large and complex deepwater project, as defined in the project controls and assurance plan, and ensure compliance with process safety requirements.
• Lead the project flow assurance activities during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the final commissioning offshore in accordance with Company policies and standards.
• Address flow assurance related technical clarifications from vendors, support the development of technical evaluation criteria and the technical evaluation of the bids.
• Manage the uncertainties associated with process data received from other disciplines such as subsurface and fluids teams.
• Contribute to the management of change process to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Participate in project lessons learned and/or after-action reviews to catalogue all lessons learned for lateral application in other projects.
• Lead or participate in project assurance activities such as design reviews, HEMP workshops, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, operability reviews, VARs, etc.
• Facilitate transfer of operations experience and process data, and provide technical and operational input to the project execution.
• Accountable for interfacing with all disciplines from wells and completions, on flow assurance issues to ensure systems integration. Identify new gaps and opportunities, and steer Research & Development (R&D) projects linking business challenges with technology vision.
• Provide mentorship and coaching of less experienced staff.
• Manage flow assurance threats and opportunities for the project.
• Develop operating procedures and guidelines (chemical strategy, dosage rates, backpressures, etc.) for the project.
• Assess, quantify and mitigate depositional risks in subsea flowlines and wellbores by integrating process data and thermal-hydraulic modeling.
• Maintain close links with Company R&D team and monitor the development of new technology and solutions that can add value to the business, and work to drive the implementation of these technologies.
• Network both internally and externally to incorporate and share knowledge and best practices.
• Ensure that all work is done in a manner consistent with Company’s guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and technical authorities globally to deliver quality and seamless service as needed.
• Contribute to the achievement of the project Nigerian Content Development objectives.
• Demonstrate commitment to HSSE and show leadership that fosters appropriate behaviour while ensuring compliance with HSSE rules and policies, including proactive hazard identification and mitigation.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of diversity, coaching, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

​Qualifications & Experience

• The Principal Flow Assurance Engineer shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 12 years’ experience in upstream EP projects preferably in deep water environment. At least 10 years’ experience directly related to Flow Assurance Engineering.

He/She shall meet the following requirements;

• A COREN registered or registrable engineer.
• Technical professional who demonstrates a broad and deep understanding of flow assurance, subsea engineering and the Oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) business.
• Good knowledge of deepwater subsea & pipelines design, fabrication, installation and commissioning and played a key role in the delivery of at least one major deepwater project involving subsea infrastructure, and major deepwater field installation.
• Able to work within and interface with mixed teams of professionals located globally.
• Have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Team player, self-motivated, with coaching skills, persistence, and with ability to think outside- the-box.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Demonstrates capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholder perspectives, including experience managing multiple stakeholders, and host government agencies.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership.
• Able to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and multiple cultures, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Proficient in use of software such as OLGA, PIPESIM, Unisim Design, STFlash/Multiflash, and PVTsim.
• Able to provide technical expertise in PVT studies, fluid characterization, thermodynamics, phase behaviour, thermo-hydraulic modeling and solids transport phenomena.
• Able to identify opportunities for optimising systems designs (e.g. optimizing system hydraulic capacity), reducing operating costs (e.g. reduce chemical injection rates) and proposing technically robust solutions to deliver value.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

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

 

Job Title: BSWA Construction Lead-FPSO

Ref Id: 103272BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Engineering

Job Description

• The position holder will have overall accountability to plan, organise, develop and lead the FPSO Construction team of a large and complex deepwater project to implement the project Construction Management Plan, providing appropriate control and assurance over EPC Contractors’ FPSO construction activities.
• The position would ensure that all construction and pre-commissioning activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget and to the specifications and quality standards defined for the project.

The deliverables for the position include:

• Act as the champion for HSE in FPSO Construction ensuring that Company is highly visible at all times on site, providing ‘seen and felt’ pro-active HSE leadership from the start of execution.
• Provide Construction execution philosophy and knowledge to all of the critical early project execution deliverables.
• Conduct constructability and safety reviews during detailed design of the facilities, and also during construction.
• Drive implementation of IOGP Construction Site Safety Standardisation (CSSS) at Contractors fabrication and construction sites
• Communicate project priorities and strategies to Construction Organization.
• Support, review and approve the evaluation and selection of EPC sub-contractors and suppliers to execute parts of the required construction scope.
• Resource, develop and set up the Project Team FPSO construction site offices.  These are expected to be located both in-country and out of country.
• Manage the timely mobilization and on-boarding of all Company personnel required to execute the scope, ensuring that roles and objectives are clear to all personnel and that everyone is properly inducted with site policies and procedures prior to starting work at site.
• Prepare for and manage the integration of the Hull and Topsides.
• Prior to start of work, develop with the EPC contractor a gap assessment of their proposed FPSO construction facilities, workforce, and competencies, and agree a plan for implementing necessary upgrades and training to meet the required project requirements.
• Refine and implement strategies to enable effective construction execution, including standard processes and tools, Project Controls and Assurance Plan, and assurance/quality processes.
• Support, review and approve the development of realistic construction schedules, materials take-off estimates, cost estimates, manpower levels prepared by EPC Contractors.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure accurate progress reporting and analysis as required by different stakeholders in a timely manner, highlighting and resolving issues which could impact on quality, cost, schedule and/or HSE matters
• Ensure that EPC contractors deliver Nigerian Content in line with their plan and provide pro-active support to help address and resolve potential issues early.
• Ensure technical integrity is established and maintained through Technical Authorities (TAs).
• Maintain links with other ongoing major projects construction teams, Company projects organisations and with the project unit partners  to drive learnings, modularization, standardization, repeatability, common processes, and the leveraging of resources in design and execution.

Requirements

• The position will appeal to persons who have previously had overall responsibility for the fabrication and construction of large and complex oil and gas facilities for offshore applications.
• The position holder should have a degree in Engineering and at least 15+ years of experience in constructing offshore projects, preferably deepwater (detail design, construction, installation, commissioning and start-up).
• Skilled in application of industry codes and standards
• Strong knowledge of FPSO systems including interface with Subsea and Pipelines.
• Strong HSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills.
• Significant experience with FPSO and Topsides construction management.
• Demonstrated capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Experience in managing contractors under major EPC Contracts.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work across organisational boundaries.
• Ability to work with and influence multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, Company management and Stakeholder management.
• Ability to deal with substantial uncertainty and multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities while staying focused on delivery. Provides clear and decisive leadership in an environment of many competing priorities and diverse activities and issues.

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

 

Job Title: SURF Supply Chain Lead

Ref Id: 103268BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Contracting and Procurement

Job Description

• Develop commercially competitive project sourcing strategies and tactics that meet the Business demand while taking into account potential implementation of Global Strategies at local/regional level.
• Conduct tenders, evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance to the CMCP and Project Standards as an overall ‘guidance’.
• Ensure delivery & effectively manage contracts while continuously driving value improvement targets.
• Effectively manage contract claims and variations to achieve the best commercial outcome for the project team.
• Identify, develop & implement supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Ensure Supply Chain Strategy supports Goal Zero Aspiration through implementation of robust Contractor Safety Management practices and alignment to Company’s personal and process safety Goal Zero focus areas.
• Implementation of Contractor HSSE practices in close liaison with Contract Managers/Holders and Owners.
• Proactively identify & understand commercial/procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging the Business demand &/or Procurement Practices in order to drive value and efficiency for the organization.
• Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (E.g: HSSE, Operations, Cost). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well.
• Ensure strong connect across the wider Contracting and Procurement Organization (E.g: Production, Wells, Projects, Operations, LMMM, Centre of Excellence) to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage of best practices.
• Ensure collaborative ways of working with Global Category Team (only relevant for certain spend categories).
• Provide support and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results where possible.
• Build effective working relationships with others and make constructive contributions within immediate team.
• Ensure application of the E2E CMCP process, using commercial judgement, common sense and a simplification mind-set, understanding the difference between non-negotiable compliance elements (Safety, E&C, Code of Conduct, Law) and CP operating practices, while always keeping enterprise business value in focus.

Requirements

• The SURF Contracting and Procurement Lead shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with at least 10 – 15 years’ experience including proven long term comprehensive experience in Contracting and Procurement.

He/She shall meet the following requirements:

• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.
• Professional CP Qualification (e.g. MCIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, ISM) would be an advantage.
• Highly tuned commercial acumen and curiosity with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value from complex deals.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tender evaluation.
• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
• Highly driven, ‘can do’, inspiring, able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner
• Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise, translates strategy to outcomes
• Brings external market/supplier into the conversation (curiosity)
• Mix of operational experience and global/regional corporate roles, multiple LoB
• Uncompromising on HSSE, ethics & compliance is a ‘must have’ in all CP
• Collaborates and integrates within CP and with business, enterprise first
• Understands business and speaks business language
• Has effective influencing skills and can flex his/her style to audience
• Proven track record of commercial acumen
• Continuous improvement and simplification mindset
• Enables and empowers team to contribute, recognises people (Engage & Perform)
• Passionate about developing people
• Strong and Proven Interpersonal, Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills.
• Ability to cope with complexity & uncertainty and proven adaptability.
• Driven, Motivated & Passionate to drive positive change.
• Demonstrated ability to interact seamlessly and effectively with all levels of management.

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

 

Job Title: FPSO Supply Chain Lead

Ref Id: 103261BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Contracting and Procurement

Job Description

• Develop commercially competitive project sourcing strategies and tactics that meet the Business demand while taking into account potential implementation of Global Strategies at local/regional level.
• Conduct tenders, evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance to the CMCP and Project Standards as an overall ‘guidance’.
• Ensure delivery & effectively manage contracts while continuously driving value improvement targets.
• Effectively manage contract claims and variations to achieve the best commercial outcome for the project team
• Identify, develop & implement supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Ensure Supply Chain Strategy supports Goal Zero Aspiration through implementation of robust Contractor Safety Management practices and alignment to Company’s personal and process safety Goal Zero focus areas.
• Implementation of Contractor HSSE practices in close liaison with Contract Managers/Holders and Owners.
• Proactively identify & understand commercial/procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging the Business demand &/or Procurement Practices in order to drive value and efficiency for the organization.
• Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (E.g: HSSE, Operations, Cost). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well.
• Build and maintain strong network in the market, being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market.
• Ensure strong connect across the wider CP Organization (E.g: Production, Wells, Projects, Operations, LMMM, Centre of Excellence) to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage of best practices.
• Ensure collaborative ways of working with Global Category Team (only relevant for certain spend categories).
• Provides extensive coaching, support and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results where possible.
• Build effective working relationships with others and make constructive contributions within immediate team.
• Ensure application of the E2E CMCP process, using commercial judgement, common sense and a simplification mind-set, understanding the difference between non-negotiable compliance elements (Safety, Ethics & Compliance, Code of Conduct, Law) and CP operating practices, while always keeping enterprise business value in focus.

Requirements

• The FPSO Contracting and Procurement Lead shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with at least 10 – 15 years’ experience including proven long term comprehensive experience in Contracting and Procurement.

He/She shall meet the following requirements:

• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.
• Professional CP Qualification (e.g. MCIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, ISM) would be an advantage.
• Highly tuned commercial acumen and curiosity with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value from complex deals.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tender evaluation.
• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
• Highly driven, ‘can do’, inspiring, able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner
• Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise, translates strategy to outcomes
• Brings external market/supplier into the conversation (curiosity)
• Mix of operational experience and global/regional corporate roles, multiple LoB
• Uncompromising on HSSE, ethics & compliance is a ‘must have’ in all CP
• Collaborates and integrates within CP and with business, enterprise first
• Understands business and speaks business language
• Has effective influencing skills and can flex his/her style to audience
• Proven track record of commercial acumen
• Continuous improvement and simplification mindset
• Enables and empowers team to contribute, recognises people (Engage & Perform)
• Passionate about developing people
• Strong and Proven Interpersonal, Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills.
• Ability to cope with complexity & uncertainty and proven adaptability.
• Driven, Motivated & Passionate to drive positive change.
• Demonstrated ability to interact seamlessly and effectively with all levels of management.

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

 

Job Title: Principal Subsea Systems Engineer

Ref Id: 103262BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver the Subsea Systems scope for a large and complex deepwater project, and support field installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the subsea infrastructure in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Lead the project subsea systems engineering activities during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the offshore commissioning.
• Lead the integration of the subsea systems design, managing interface with other disciplines such as subsurface, wells, Operations and the Host system.
• Address subsea systems related queries and technical clarification questions from vendors, support the development of technical evaluation criteria and the technical evaluation of the bids.
• Maintain stewardship of the design basis and requirements and ownership of the seabed architecture.
• Drive the development and deployment of systems engineering tools and processes for the Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowline (SURF) scope.
• Support the execution of safe, timely, and cost-effective integration testing, installation, and commissioning of SURF equipment, and coordination of technical and logistical interface issues between disciplines and Contractors.
• Ensure that all deliverables as defined in the project controls and assurance plan are completed successfully.
• Co-ordinate the identification, maturation and deployment of new technologies and innovations within the SURF scope.
• Provide subsea systems engineering inputs in technical reviews and change proposals to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Co-ordinate the Management of Change (MOC) process for the SURF scope.
• Co-ordinate project lessons learned workshops and after-action reviews to catalogue all lessons learned for lateral application on other projects.
• Provide technical mentoring & coaching of less experienced staff.
• Ensure that all work is done in a manner consistent with Company’s guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and technical authorities to deliver quality and seamless service as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to HSSE and show leadership that fosters appropriate behavior while ensuring compliance with HSSE rules and policies, including proactive hazard identification and mitigation. Support Company and Contractor staff to demonstrate appropriate HSSE behavior in delivery of their work.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of diversity, coaching, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• The Principal Subsea Systems Engineer shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 12 years experience in upstream Exploration & Production (EP) projects with emphasis on Design and Execution of Subsea systems in deep water environment.
• At least 10 years experience directly related to Subsea Systems Engineering.

He/She shall meet the following requirements;

• A COREN registered or registerable engineer
• Technical Professional with broad and deep knowledge of deepwater subsea & pipelines design, fabrication, installation and commissioning and should have played a key role in the delivery of at least one major deepwater project involving subsea infrastructure design and installation.
• Able to work within and interface with mixed teams of professionals located globally.
• Have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Team player, self-motivated, with coaching skills, persistence, and with ability to think outside- the-box.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Demonstrates capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholder perspectives, including experience managing multiple stakeholders, and host government agencies.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership.
• Able to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in driving and managing change on a project.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and multiple cultures, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Able to identify opportunities for optimizing SURF systems designs, reducing operating costs and proposing technically robust solutions to deliver value.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

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

 

Job Title: Principal Distribution Engineer

Ref Id: 103264BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver the subsea umbilical and distribution scope for a large and complex deepwater project, in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Drive the project umbilical and distribution engineering activities during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the offshore commissioning.
• Address umbilical and distribution related queries and technical clarification questions from vendors, develop technical evaluation criteria and deliver the technical evaluation of the umbilical and distribution system.
• Manage the detailed design, fabrication, testing and delivery of umbilical reels in-country.
• Ensure that all deliverables, as defined in the project controls and assurance plan are completed successfully.
• Drive the identification, maturation and deployment of value adding new technologies and innovations to optimise the umbilical and distribution scope.
• Develop/review schedules as required for own discipline activities and determine the deliverables and hold points necessary to meet the project requirements.
• Drive progress of the umbilical and distribution scope throughout the project phases and ensure the equipment delivered meets the project requirements such as functional specifications, schedule, cost, production ramp-up, operability and reliability.
• Ensure the equipment are installed correctly via creation of thorough installation and pre-commissioning procedures and that interfaces with all project team personnel are properly and effectively managed.
• Provide umbilical and distribution engineering inputs in technical reviews and management of change to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Ensure development of fit for purpose umbilical and distribution System quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and support recruitment and assignment of experienced QA/QC personnel to support equipment delivery.
• Carry out lessons learned workshops and after-action reviews to catalogue all lessons learned for lateral application on other projects.
• Provide technical mentoring & coaching of less experienced staff.
• Ensure that all work is done in a manner consistent with Company’s guidelines and policies.
• Support the Subsea Package Lead in managing the commercial scope, and in the management of external stakeholders and unit partners.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and technical authorities to deliver quality and seamless service as needed
• Ensure that system wide integration and integrity are managed. Manage interfaces with other EPC contracts, and the project Subsea and Pipeline Team including implementation of required technical assurance on own scope.
• Ensure the project Nigerian Content targets for the umbilical and distribution scope are achieved.
• Manage the HSSE performance of contractors during execution to ensure HSSE targets are achieved or exceeded – make HSSE a priority.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, coaching, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Principal Umbilical and Distribution Engineer shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 12 years’ experience in upstream Exploration & Production (EP) projects with emphasis on Design and Execution of umbilical and distribution systems in deep water environment.
• At least 10 years experience directly related to delivery of Umbilical and Distribution scope.

He/She shall meet the following requirements:

• A COREN registered or registerable engineer
• Technical Professional with broad and deep knowledge of deepwater Subsea Umbilical and Distribution systems design, fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning and should have played a key role in the delivery of at least one major deepwater project involving subsea infrastructure design and installation.
• Have previous experience on in-country fabrication experience of subsea equipment.
• Able to work within and interface with mixed teams of professionals located globally.
• Have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Experienced in managing major EPC contracts.
• Team player, self-motivated, with coaching skills, persistence, and with ability to think outside- the-box.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Demonstrates capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholder perspectives, including experience managing multiple stakeholders, and host government agencies.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership
• Able to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and multiple cultures, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Able to identify opportunities for optimizing SURF systems designs, reducing operating costs and proposing technically robust solutions to deliver value.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

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Job Title: Process Engineering Lead

Ref Id: 103256BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Engineering

Job Description

• Lead the process engineering activities for a complex deepwater project during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the final commissioning offshore.
• Provide response to process engineering  queries and technical clarification questions from vendors and seek avenues for cost savings.
• Provide input into detailed design of new facilities or modifications to facilities undertaken by the project team with special emphasis on flares down policy, energy efficiency and optimization of facility uptime/availability.
• Work with multi-disciplinary topsides professionals in applying in-depth technical expertise required for the design, manufacture, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning of the FPSO systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Opportunity Realisation manual and the Discipline Control and Assurance Framework for the effective delivery of projects within the project team.
• Provide Process Engineering inputs in technical reviews and Management of Change to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Support the Operations Support team in the development of facility and field models for the project facilities in IPSM, Unisim, Pipesim and other tools.
• Accountable for development and application of facilities operating envelopes and technical limits diagrams for the new assets developed by the Project team. Ensure data quality and drive the Data Quality Improvement Plan.
• Provide Process Engineering Technical Authority (TA2) support for the Project Team.
• Drive technical assurance by ensuring that execution of the process engineering deliverables are carried out in compliance with the project scope of work and specifications.
• Provide process engineering oversight in the development of equipment specifications, data sheets, cost estimates, and overall FPSO delivery.
• Provide technical support to other Company Assets and Projects teams as required.
• Manage the process engineering interfaces with FPSO EPC contractor, other project EPC contract packages and other technical disciplines with particular emphasis on flow assurance, electrical, automation, controls, instrumentation and subsea and pipeline disciplines.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, coaching, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.
• Identify and evaluate applicable technologies that improve safety of operations, cost and maintainability.

Requirements

• The Process Engineering Lead shall have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least with 15 years post graduate experience in engineering with at least 10 years working as a process engineer in project delivery environment (including familiarity with process engineering tools);
• Skilled in the use of process simulation tools e.g. UNISIM, IPSM-GAP, PIPESIM, OLGA, etc.

He/She must meet the following requirements;

• A COREN registered engineer.
• Previous experience leading process engineering team in detailed design and execution of Mega Project.
• Have experience working with Subsurface Disciplines in a collaborative environment, including the use of Integrated Production System Modelling Tool(s).
• Demonstrable experience in interfacing with other FPSO engineering disciplines including Subsea and Pipelines.
• Skilled in the use of industry codes and standards.
• Knowledge of Flow Assurance issues in Deepwater development.
• Experience with or understanding of Operations and Maintenance work process is an advantage.
• Experienced in Field/facility engineering and technical safety/risk engineering.
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills, know-how of planning, economics and auditing.
• Track record of good leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong conceptual, innovative, and systems thinking ability
• Very good communication and inter personal skills
• Team player, self-motivated, coaching skills, persistence, with ability to think outside- the- box.
• Working knowledge of process equipment and its impact on other FPSO systems.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Must have ability to work with and influence multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams.
• Demonstrated capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

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Job Title: Integrated Planning and Strategy Lead

Ref Id: 103259BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop the fully integrated level 3 schedule including the commissioning and start up activities and ensure completeness of the development of the activities, logic, key interface activities with resource loading following the applicable Project Guides.
• Test the level 3 Schedule for ‘What If’ scenarios and fully risk and manage with Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) to arrive at a fully aligned realistic probabilistic ranges, and manage the required assurance process for Group Investment Proposal (GIP).
• Ensure the project level 3 execution schedule is fully tested, analysed and subjected to both internal and external benchmarking processes (e.g. IPA).
• Develop and Maintain effective and robust Progress Monitoring System to monitor and manage Define Phase activities and bring the team together and focused to accomplish successful Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Provide strategic analysis and normalisation of the large amount of bidder’s execution schedules and their assumptions / qualification / productivities/capacities to accomplish technical evaluation of the bids.
• Support the evaluation of high complexity and multiple EPC contracts of high values and thereby establish a fully risked and assured Level 3 Integrated Execution Schedule for Group Investment Proposal.
• Coordinate project plans emanating from different contract packages and meld them into a coherent and detailed project plan for management reporting and intervention.
• Develop and Assure the Project Control sections of Contract documents upon award of the various EPC contracts.
• Comply with Company Life Saving Rules and all relevant HSSE Rules and Regulations, Business Ethics, Compliance and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) rules.
• Comply with Project Services standards, guides and Project Services management manual.
• Consistently engage Technical Authorities (TA) and ensure the schedule is fully assured (TA approved) and incorporate best practices/lesson learned from similar complex projects.
• Constructively challenge and add value/earn respect of Project Team Members & Leadership to ensure project plans are realistic, yet challenging and credible.
• Establish consistency between the Level 3 Schedule and Level 3 Cost Estimate throughout Define Phase towards a successful FID.
• Develop the Project Service Project Controls And Assurance Plan (PCAP) deliverables such as Project Schedule Basis Report, Project Control Report, etc.
• Understand local content risks and incorporate any impacts to the schedule.
• Assess productivity norms and benchmarking data for in-country project activities and other global locations.
• Provide regular and comprehensive schedule status reports. Conduct the integrated schedule monthly progress update, forecast, critical path and trend analyses including any impact from interface areas to Project Leadership Team including reporting early warnings.
• Assess the impact of Management of Change (MOCs) proposals and identify alternate approaches to optimise plans.
• Develop and Assure the Project Control sections of Contract documents upon the award of various EPC contracts.
• Maintain effective interfaces and good working relationships with other internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the Project Services Manager to develop the structure and framework for setting up a strong Execute Phase team.

Qualifications & Experience

• The BSWA Integrated Planning and Strategy Lead shall have an Engineering degree and worked as a Planning Engineer at Lead Role Capacity with minimum of 15 years industry experience in planning in the Oil & Gas industry including Five (5) + years in management/leadership of experienced planning teams and working seamlessly with Cost Estimates/Cost Control/Risk Management Professionals.

He/She must meet the following requirements:

• An accredited Project Services Professional Level 2 or equivalent international project planning and control assessment.
• Have an understanding of deepwater developments and projects delivery in a challenging environment.
• Fully versed with Planning principles and techniques and Primavera P6, and have project execution practical experience (e.g. engineering, controls, C&P, construction).
• Fully conversant with various assurance processes such Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment, Value Assurance Reviews, Estimate & Schedule Assurance Reviews, etc in the Define Phase.
• Must be confident and able to establish credibility with staff, peers, Global Discipline Head, Technical Authorities and Project Leadership Team.
• Have proven interpersonal and relationship skills in complex environments with ability to work with personnel of diverse background.
• Able to work with, and influence multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Maintain composure under pressure.
• Able to develop team members and other less experienced professionals through coaching and training.
• Experience in or with NOVs, JVs and NOCs and/or execution in remote/developing locations will be an advantage.
• Able to support a complex mega project team spread across various geographical locations via virtual working.
• Be proactive, collaborative and adapt to ways of working in a complex deepwater project to ensure collective ownership of an outcome developed towards meeting a project intent.
• Demonstrates high level of personal integrity, with ability to maintain confidentiality in delivering standard, consistent and robust cost management frameworks and procedures to a project in a dynamic environment.
• Able to think strategically and adapt to new ways of working.

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Job Title: Estimating and Assurance Lead

Ref Id: 103260BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Produce cost estimates (using cost estimating tools and methodologies) for major and complex projects particularly in the deep offshore environment, inclusive of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up scope and costs. Incorporate project complexity factors into cost estimates reflecting key parameters such as project objectives, scope and execution plan.
• Translate the identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the estimate of capital expenditure costs composed of detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours down to Type-3 levels. Identify areas of uncertainty and apply appropriate allowances. Obtain credible data for estimating in-Country Scope elements.
• Formulate and validate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters. Perform scenario comparisons and uncertainty analyses and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks.
• Develop Estimate Plan detailing how the estimate will be developed and Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed.
• Comply with Company’s Life Saving Rules and all relevant HSSE Rules and Regulations, Business Ethics, Compliance and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) rules.
• Comply with Project Services standards, guides and Project Services management manual.
• Provide strategic analyses and normalisation of the large amount of bidder’s assumptions / qualifications impacting risk profile and costs to accomplish bid evaluation for various EPCs.
• Support the evaluation of high complexity and multiple EPC contracts of high values and thereby establish a fully risked and assured Level 3 cost estimate for GIP.
• Develop detailed project cost forecasts to Type-4. Incorporate project actuals and detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours for to-go costs
• Manage estimating data by establishing a process to collect actual cost performance, condition and normalise data for future use,
• Develop metrics and benchmarking information. Establish process to store estimate files in a consistent, secure location.
• Benchmark estimates by developing benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down using both internal and external comparable data. Work with IPA forms and reports to understand comparison of Company projects to industry datasets.
• Utilise Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organisational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency.
• Perform role of a subject matter expert within the Company global Project Management Services community.
• Contribute to professional development of less experienced professionals through coaching and training in estimating tools and techniques.
• Establish consistency between the Level 3 Schedule and Type 3 Cost Estimate throughout Front End Engineering Design for a successful Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Work in collaboration with other project Technical Leadership Team (TLT) members and the Business Opportunity Manager (BOM) as well as Company internal stakeholders, EPC contractors and other vendors as and when needed.
• Consistently engage Technical Authorities (TA) and ensure the cost estimate is fully assured (TA approved) and incorporate best practices/lesson learned from similar complex projects.
• Assess the impact of Management of Change (MOCs) proposals and identify alternate approaches to optimise plans.
• Understand local content risks and incorporate any impacts to the cost estimates.
• Assess productivity norms and benchmarking cost data for in-country project activities and other global locations.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Cost Estimate and Assurance Lead shall have an Engineering degree and/or Certified as a Cost Estimate and Assurance Engineer at Lead Role Capacity with minimum of 10-12 years industry experience in Cost Estimating in the Oil & Gas industry, including Five (5) + years in management/leadership roles working seamlessly with Planning /Cost Control/Risk Management Professionals.

He/She must meet the following requirements;

• An accredited Project Services Cost Estimating Professional Level 2 or equivalent.
• Have an understanding of deepwater developments and projects delivery in a challenging environment. Experience in deep water cost estimating is an advantage.
• Skilled in use of Company Cost Estimating tool or equivalent tools and Cost Estimate methodologies to produce cost estimates for major and complex projects particularly in the deep offshore environment, inclusive of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up scope and costs.
• Skilled in probabilistic cost estimating.
• Fully conversant with various assurance processes such as Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment, Value Assurance Reviews, Estimate & Schedule Assurance Reviews, etc in the Define Phase.
• Must be confident and able to establish credibility with staff, peers, Global Discipline Head, Technical Authorities and Project Leadership Team.
• Have proven interpersonal and relationship skills in complex environments with ability to work with personnel of diverse background.
• Able to work with, and influence multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Maintain composure under pressure
• Able to develop team members and other less experienced professionals through coaching and training.
• Experience in or with NOVs, JVs and NOCs and/or execution in remote/developing locations will be an advantage.
• Able to support a complex mega project team spread across various geographical locations.
• Demonstrates high level of personal integrity, with ability to maintain confidentiality in providing robust Cost Estimate deliverables to a project in a dynamic environment.
• Able to think strategically and adapt to new ways of working to develop robust and collectively owned Type-3 cost estimates to support a Group Investment Proposal (GIP).

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Job Title: Principal Subsea Controls Engineer

Ref Id: 103263BR
Location: Lagos
Skillpool: Project Services

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver the Subsea Controls scope for a large and complex deepwater project in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Lead the project subsea controls engineering activities during tendering, detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support offshore commissioning.
• Address subsea controls related queries and technical clarification questions from vendors, develop technical evaluation criteria and deliver the technical evaluation of the subsea control system.
• Ensure that all deliverables, as defined in the project controls and assurance plan are completed successfully.
• Drive the identification, maturation and deployment of value adding new technologies and innovations to optimise the subsea controls scope.
• Deliver an integrated (MCS/DCS) subsea control system for the project, working collaboratively with all interfacing teams and Contractors.
• Develop/review schedules as required for own discipline activities and determine the deliverables and hold points necessary to meet the project requirements.
• Drive progress of the subsea controls scope throughout the project phases and ensure the equipment delivered meets the project requirements such as functional specifications, schedule, cost, production ramp-up, operability, reliability and availability.
• Ensure the equipment are installed correctly via creation of thorough installation and pre-commissioning procedures and that interfaces with all project team personnel are properly and effectively managed.
• Provide subsea controls engineering inputs in technical reviews and management of change to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities.
• Ensure development of fit for purpose subsea control system quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and support recruitment and assignment of experienced QA/QC personnel to support equipment delivery.
• Carry out lessons learned workshops and after-action reviews to catalogue all lessons learned for lateral application on other projects.
• Provide technical mentoring & coaching of less experienced staff.
• Ensure that all work is done in a manner consistent with Company’s guidelines and policies.
• Support the Subsea Package Lead in managing the commercial scope, and in the management of external stakeholders and unit partners.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and technical authorities to deliver quality and seamless service as needed.
• Ensure that system wide integration and integrity are managed. Manage interfaces with other EPC contracts, and the project Subsea and Pipeline Team including implementation of required technical assurance on own scope.
• Ensure the project Nigerian Content targets for the subsea controls scope are achieved.
• Manage the HSSE performance of contractors during execution to ensure HSSE targets are achieved or exceeded – make HSSE a priority.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, coaching, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Principal Subsea Controls Engineer shall have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Subsea Engineering or equivalent with at least 12 years’ experience in upstream Exploration & Production projects with emphasis on Design and Execution in deepwater environment.
• At least 10 years experience directly related to delivery of Subsea Controls packages.

He/She shall meet the following requirements;

• A COREN registered or registerable engineer.
• Technical Professional with broad and deep knowledge of deepwater subsea controls system design, fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning and should have played a key role in the delivery of at least one major deepwater project involving subsea infrastructure design and installation.
• Previous experience in the delivery of integrated MCS/DCS control system will be an advantage.
• Have previous experience working with Main Automation Contractors
• Able to work within and interface with mixed teams of professionals located globally.
• Have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Experienced in managing major EPC contracts.
• Team player, self-motivated, with coaching skills, persistence, and with ability to think outside- the-box.
• Visibly demonstrates personal and company HSE commitment.
• Demonstrates capability to proactively implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones.
• Values and is open to listening to stakeholder perspectives, including experience managing multiple stakeholders, and host government agencies.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure while providing clear and decisive leadership
• Able to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence and develop relationships across disciplines and multiple cultures, be comfortable coaching and motivating others, and delivering through others.
• Able to identify opportunities for optimizing SURF systems designs, reducing operating costs and proposing technically robust solutions to deliver value.
• Familiar with project development challenges in Nigeria or in other regions with similar challenges.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Deadline: 22nd March, 2019.

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