Contract Support Engineer – Shell Petroleum Nigeria

The SNEPCO Well Engineering department is responsible for delivery of all SNEPCO deepwater Exploration, Appraisal and Development wells, including Drilling, Completions, Testing and Workovers.

Its business objectives are to deliver quality, cost effective wells in accordance with the relevant well proposals, prepared in conjunction with the various customers or asset holders and operates with a delegated budget of approximately $450 million per annum until Q2 2015 based on a single rig operation. By Q3 2015, the rig count is expected to increase to 2 and subsequently increase to 3 by 2016 .
The department is based in Lagos and the offshore operations are serviced and supported from Onne supply base, where most of the contractors are also located.

The base workload is currently 1 rig year per annum with rig-less well intervention capability being developed since 2011. Growing capability in rigless intervention is also critical to realizing the aspirations of the company.

Liaison with Global Technical partners in Houston and Rijswijk, third-party service providers and the discipline functions as part of the functional organization model.

Regular site visits (Port Harcourt, Onne and Drilling Rig) will be required to ensure QA/QC and HSE policies are being applied, review work programs and to participate in meetings, inspections and audits.

Responsibilities:
In view of the growth of the SNEPCo wells organization from 1 rig to 3 rigs by 2015, the Senior Contracts Engineer is responsible for approximately 100 minor service contracts and 10 to 12 major tenders in 2013 and 2014.
Special challenge: The contracting process including NAPIMS and NCDMB is a lengthy process requiring in depth knowledge of the local contract rules and regulations.

The Senior Contracts Engineer is responsible to provide support to all elements of the Contracts and Procurement processes, technical input, tender strategies, technical and commercial evaluation, contract management for all wells related contracts.

The Senior Contracts Engineer fulfills the role of interfacing between the wells and C&P departments aiming at contract optimization, facilitating tender processes and all other contract processes related issues for all SNEPCo wells projects.

- Responsible for overall contracting and tender strategies.

- Defining HSE, tender technical and commercial input, liaison with NAPIMS and NCDMB and provide support to the Wells Head Of Business Support.

- Ensure tender strategies and get approval from the Well Global Contract Board and Major Tender Board.

- Input and submission of Invitation to Tenders.

- Responsible for HSE, technical and commercial evaluation of tenders.

- Responsible for timely award of contracts.

- Responsible for defining input to contract management plans, input to Business Performance Reviews and Contract Optimization Reviews.

- Provide support to Contract Holders and Contract Owners, responsible for providing an overview of the contract status as well as potential cost exposure.

Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 10 years WE/CWI experience with at least 3 years in completions
WE/CWI Round I and Round II
- Demonstrated success in a technical WE/CWI position is required
- Skill in contracting and procurement processes is required.
- Experience in operations logistics and materials
- Knowledge of the application of QA/QC processes and procedures.
- Skill in floating well engineering and/or completions and intervention operations.
- High level of HSE commitment and awareness.

- Good communication skills in order to fit into a multinational work force.
- Good command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
- Good report writing, communication skills and PC skills
- Good commercial awareness and appreciation of life cycle costing.
- An ability to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
- Flexible, self-motivated and dynamic personality, capable of performing in a work    environment which only provides limited resources.

Application Deadline: Friday 31 May 2013

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Senior Structural Engineer – Shell Petroleum Nigeria

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.

This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Responsibilities:
The Engineer will act as guardian of the defined design envelopes for mooring systems and participate in the design of current and future projects in the deep water offshore projects.
In particular,responsibilities for this position include:

• Carry out all necessary engineering analyses,including global analysis,structural Finite Element Analysis,to support engineering design of FPSO (Floating Systems & Storage) and SPM (Single-Point Mooring) systems.
• Prepare drawings and technical/project specifications and datasheets for the mooring systems in line with functional requirements as stated in the Basis of Design.
• Carry out installation analysis for mooring systems including re-assessment existing mooring system.
• Conduct intra and multi-discipline technical reviews including HAZOPs (Hazards & Operability),Constructability reviews,Reliability and Availability and Maintainability Studies and reviews,etc.
• Development and compilation of tender/bid packages for the mooring systems.
• Contribute to the development of global analysis/mooring engineering skills of young engineers to be able to carry out such work.
• Undertake front-end studies,as required,to identify and develop performance improvement changes
• Ensure that all proposed modifications allow safe operation of facilities and maintain technical integrity
• Participate in design reviews,audits and other mooring related reviews
• Contribute to SNEPCo mooring & related discipline in association with other Shell units so as to support lateral learning
• Demonstrate personal commitment to company HSSE objectives and motivate own team to be HSSE champions.
• Participate in the provision of mooring engineering support to new and on-going projects.
• Coach any assigned offshore discipline engineer

Requirements:
• The applicant should have a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval architcture at least 8 years of experience working in the area of offshore oil & gas development including 5 years of FPSO related engineering experience.
• Skill in the following areas is required: analysis and design of steel structures, structural dynamics and fatigue, finite element analysis, material selection, corrosion prevention, dynamic analysis of floating systems, hydrodynamics, loading in wind, waves and current, structural dynamics and fatigue, risk and reliability, project planning and economics.
• Proven, broad knowledge of deepwater floating systems design, fabrication, installation, commissioning and operation with depth in FPSO systems.
• Solid background in all aspects of oil/gas project execution including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• A strong commitment and demonstrable effectiveness in HSSE management is essential.
• Strong interest in hands-on technical evaluation, estimation of cost, design, construction and installation of offshore facilities.
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating others to be successful.
• Global mindset and perspective. Ability to work and manage in a diverse, multi-cultural environment. Very good team player.
• Knowledge of interface needs/issues with Development Planning and subsurface groups.
• Knowledge of key external stakeholders’ needs and business drivers, including economic, political, environmental, and social issues.
• High personal energy level and a proven track record in achieving stretching personal and business goals
• Excellent Communication skills
• Working knowledge of the following software: are required: SACS, ANSYS. Knowledge of USFOS and COSMOS will be an advantage.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 30 April 2013

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Siemens Nigeria Jobs (11 Positions)

 Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, actively operating in more than 190 countries. We’re offering a wide range of pioneering products for energy efficiency, industrial productivity, affordable health care and intelligent infrastructure, with a quickly growing focus on sustainability. To find answers to the toughest questions of our time, we need open-minded and curious people who dare to ask them. Just like the more than 360,000 people of Siemens. And, maybe, just like you.
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Supply Chain Manager
Req ID 131583 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Portharcourt – Energy Sector
SCM-Procurement/Logistics – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only.

Siemens Real Estate Location Manager
Req ID 131280 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Cross-Sector Services
Real Estate – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

SCM Officer
Req ID 111612 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Lagos – Corporate Units
SCM-Procurement/Logistics – Early professional (1 – 3 years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only.

Sales Manager
Req ID 130900 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Abuja – Energy Sector
Sales – Mid-level professional (>3 years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Project Developer – EO SOL
Req ID 133728 – Posted 03/26/2013 – Nigeria – Energy Sector
Sales – Mid-level professional (>3 years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Procurement Manager
Req ID 111589 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Lagos – Corporate Units
SCM-Procurement/Logistics – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Marketing & Sales Support Manager
Req ID 131573 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Portharcourt – Energy Sector
Sales – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Life Circle Management – Service/Operations Manager
Req ID 110861 – Posted 03/26/2013 – Nigeria – Portharcourt – Energy Sector
Customer Services – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Head, Supply Chain Management
Req ID 131039 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Lagos – Corporate Units
SCM-Procurement/Logistics – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Commercial Officer
Req ID 131139 – Posted 04/04/2013 – Nigeria – Energy Sector
Finance – Early professional (1 – 3 years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only
Business Development Manager
 
Req ID 127492 – Posted 04/05/2013 – Nigeria – Lagos – Corporate Units
Strategy – Experienced professional (10+ years) – Siemens Employee – Full time only

Graduate OMLP Program Associate – GE

 GE (NYSE:GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.ge.com.


Posted Position Title: OMLP Program Associate
Career Level: EL
Function: Manufacturing
Function Segment: Leadership Programs
Location: Nigeria
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
City: IIkoyi – Lagos
Postal Code: 101233
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Program Associate demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals / programs / processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will use your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities:
The GE Operations Management Leadership Program combines broad exposure to core Supply Chain and Services job assignments along with formal classroom studies. Due to the rotational nature of the Program, a member will typically complete three to four assignments over a two-year period, each approximately six to eight months in length that cut across different aspects in manufacturing processes, products and services. Program members will also receive applicable technical and business training to compliment their rotational on-the-job training. Relocation is typically required while on program. Typically a program member will have a supervisory, technical, sourcing and production / materials management assignment while on program
- Collaborate with Assignment Leader in setting and achieving realistic and challenging operation goals
- Plan and perform assigned tasks within the framework of areas’ schedules, budget, quality and cost constraints while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness in results
- Demonstrate ability to understand and apply operational and technical fundamentals in the business environment using analytical and problem solving skills.
- Develop cooperation and teamwork while leading diverse groups in the development and implementation of team goals.
- Generate innovative ideas and apply change best practices to ensure impact of key initiatives.
- Complete Technical training in areas such as Contemporary Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain Management, American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, Six Sigma Quality training with Greenbelt Certification, Environmental Health & Safety.
- Complete business training in topics such as Project Management, Team Leading
Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class) or a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Geographic flexibility and global mindset Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently Strong business acumen with the ability to motivate others.
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