SellaField Energy Resources Limited – Our client, a leading producer of Oil and Gas in Nigeria is currently recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Contract Advisor II
Location: Lagos
Main Functions
- The Contracts Advisor supports or leads and advise on the implementation of project contracting. This may include strategy and planning work during early project development phases, contractor qualification, leading and managing commercial aspects of Pre-Front End Engineering Design (FEED) / FEED / Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract development process, assisting in contractor evaluation, selection, and award recommendation, ensuring execution and administration of high quality prime contracts, and coordinating interfaces post-contract award for the project through contract close-out.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manages process, produces deliverables, and updates tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, tender, and evaluate proposals
- Develops detailed Contracting Plan(s) consistent with overall Contracting Strategy
- Develops Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages consistent with responsibility matrix
- Maintains database of all correspondence to ensure all questions and clarifications have been properly documented and issues agreed to are reflected in final proposal
- Leads or supports negotiations of any contested contractual terms and conditions
- Conforms all contract documents consistent with selected bidder’s proposal, subsequent clarifications and final negotiations
- Obtains final functional review/endorsement of contract documents, as required (e.g., Law, Audit, Controllers, etc.), as well as required endorsements
- Provides pricing / other commercial analysis to Project Team (PT) for development of contract award recommendation
- Assists PT in obtaining contract award endorsements/approvals from Sr. Management and other stakeholders
- Develops and maintains final contract files (all components), as required
- Develops and leads internal kick-off meeting(s) with Company personnel to ensure contract awareness, reviews contract terms and conditions, change order process, and claims avoidance
- Develops materials for external kick-off meetings with Company and Contractor personnel to review key parts of the contract (e.g. Principal Document, Coordination Procedure, change order process, etc.)
- Leads or supports Contract Administration, including working with project and business managers in aligning on contract administration responsibilities
- Reviews and comments on Contractor’s contracting and subcontracting plans, procedures, processes, and deliverables to ensure compliance with Company’s requirements
- Expedites and files Contractor commercial documents (e.g., insurance certificates, Parent Company Guarantees, LOCs, etc.), and files original Bank Guarantees/LOCs per agreed processes
- Reviews and updates project file system / procedures and Master Document Register
- Reviews, updates, and coordinates PT contractual correspondence procedures / communications, including any notices associated with the contract (PT Document Distribution matrix)
- Develops and monitors approval process and compliance with invoicing and payment process
- Coordinates change control process, including: amendments, change notices, change orders and other contract changes (e.g., Management of Change (MOC) process, Change Order log, Deviation log)
- Oversees Contractor’s subcontracting activities, coordinate PT engagement in Company review / approval of individual subcontracting plans, and subcontract development activities from qualification through award / execution
- Advises project team of contract administration and subcontracting issues, and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
- Measures contractor performance and provides feedback through project and functional management
- Captures and communicates contract administration and subcontracting company’s lessons learned for project
- Develops the Contract Close Out Plan (part of Project Close Out Plan)
- Establishes a close-out agreement with Contractor (settlement of any outstanding items)
Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
- BS in Engineering preferred
- Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
- 7+ years experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration
- Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
- Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred
- Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP)
- This is a level 2 position: 10 to 20 years of related experience is required. Candidate MUST have experience with drilling services contracting, development and evaluation of technical specifications and Technical Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation. Experience with NAPIMS interface will be an added advantage
Job Title: Materials Management Engineer/Advisor
Location: Akwa Ibom
Main Functions
- The Materials Management Engineer (MME) supports or leads the implementation of project materials purchasing and management.
- This may include maintaining responsibility and/or oversight for planning materials management strategies, purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, customs, as well as overseeing field materials management (transport, receipt, storage, maintenance, allocation, issuing, and scrap/surplus disposal) when assigned to a fabrication yard or construction site.
Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all of the Level 1 tasks and responsibilities, Level 2:
- Supports development and document development with project team for and purchasing sections
- Leads, or advises on, implementation planning and initiation of project specific processes and practices for purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and importation activities
- Develops and implements Surplus Disposition Plan for any EM owned surplus/scrap, engaging Investment Recovery group as necessary
- Ensures proper execution of Preservation Plan
- Ensures timely handover of special tools, capital, and 2 year operating spares and any equipment first fill requirements Reviews, endorses and oversees implementation of plans, procedures and processes
- Reviews purchase orders and/or purchase order template to ensure proper flow down of prime contracts
- Oversees, or advises on, interfaces associated with execution of all areas of activities in compliance with all project requirements
- Communicates to PT and leadership on activities, progress and issues including timely schedule and cost status and impacts.
Skills and Qualifications
- 15+ Years’ experience in Materials Management
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
- Broad understanding of project execution and materials management principles, theories, and concepts
- Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
- Management experience on major project preferred
Job Title: Junior Inventory Control Analyst
Location: Lagos
Main Functions
- Schedules and revises shipment plans to ensure efficient distribution of products to satisfy customers
- Analyzes inventory levels, production speed and product demand to determine reorder levels which will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Duties may include writing inventory reports, performing cycle counts, and determining periodic asset valuations
- Position is a support role requiring more work direction whereby worker follows generally defined procedures; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
- This position might be described as Junior Inventory Control Analyst, who normally performs basic financial analysis and routine financial reports under high supervision.
Skills and Qualifications
- MS Excel, ERP experience
- Must be well organized
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: applications@sellafieldenergy.com using the desired role as the subject of the mail
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