Senior Engineer, Projects at WTS Energy

WTS Energy is seeking to hire Senior Engineer - Projects for one of its client who is an international Oil & Gas operating company.

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Projects  
Reference Code: WTKD20968754

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Responsibilities
The responsibilities of Senior Engineer - Projects will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Formulate and carry out all tasks needed to ensure the successful execution of assigned projects on time, within budget and with due regard to HSES and quality.
• Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEP's), determine, and carry out contract strategies required for engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation and hook up and commissioning.
• Preparation of PEP's and execution thereof are to adhere to the Company project management system - the Asset Development System (ADS) which uses the concept of stage-gate reviews and formal, systematic approvals.
• Identify needs and assemble own PMT to successfully manage and execute assigned Projects on a matrix basis making appropriate use of support groups available within Facilities. Where shortfalls exist, these are to be identified and corrective actions proposed.
• Establish budgets for assigned projects and raise corresponding Approval-For-Expenditure Requests (AFE's), and monitor the same.
• Establish individual project specific schedules and cost control procedures and monitor the same.
• Carry out schedule and cost risk assessments on assigned projects and regularly review and update same. Establish a risk register and develop mitigation plans for all major identified risks.
• Ensure engineering design of projects adequately accommodates for Production requirements in terms of operability and obtain Production acceptance of same.
• Coordinate all construction activities including offshore installation and hook up and commissioning.
• Liaise closely with Production department on all aspects of the offshore execution including Permits to Work, shutdowns, and work coordination to ensure that the Projects are completed and formally handed over on schedule.
• Provide project engineering support to Facilities Central Engineering in the preparation of Front End Engineering (PIN, Conceptual Engineering, and Field Development Planning).
• Provide input to Technical Work Programmes and annual budgets as part of the annual business cycle.
• Provide monthly reports both on an overall consolidated project portfolio and individual project basis in accordance with Facilities reporting requirements.
• Prepare Project close out and "lessons learnt" reports for each project upon completion
• Accountable for the execution of assigned projects typically ranging from $US 10 - 100 million.
• Responsible for engineering/construction contracts ranging from $US 50,000 upwards

Requirements

• Degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in project, engineering and construction management in the upstream oil and gas industry (both onshore and offshore).
• Previous direct experience in offshore facilities construction work, especially installation of platforms and laying pipelines, as well as working on facilities expansions where simultaneous production and construction operations are required.
• Previous experience of working in Nigeria is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience working internationally is a prerequisite.
• Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MSProject ).
• Ability to deliver quality projects safely with due regard to the environment, on time and within budget.
• Good understanding of Project Management systems and the application thereof.
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency, accuracy and quality is essential.
• Good understanding of the relevant engineering codes and standards.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with HSES Management systems and the application thereof, in particular HAZOP's and safety cases.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Terms & Conditions

• Work Schedule: 6 weeks/ 2weeks rotation
• Duration:One year contract (renewable)

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2012

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