Recruitment at WTS Energy Nigeria

Job Title: Drilling Contracts & Procurement Consultant

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Job Type: Contract
Reports to: GM Drilling (Administratively) & GM Contracts and Procurement (Functionally)

Job Summary

• To provide an overarching support regarding all required tendering and contracting activities for the Okoro 2023 Drilling Campaign, but more specifically, regarding the drilling rig, drilling support services, tangibles, and other associated procurement activities.
• The position, a contract role, is part of the Personnel requirements outlay for Okoro 2023 Drilling Campaign and will cease to exist once the Drilling procurement activities wind down.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all hands-on activities for all drilling and completion related services and materials.
• Manage the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) process to obtain best quality, delivery and rates for the drilling services and goods.
• Manage and ensure the delivery of all tendering and contracting activities schedules towards achieving the kick off of drilling activities in Okoro.
• For Services and Tangibles for which there is a nominated vendor; negotiate with the nominated vendor for services and tangibles to put in place agreements.
• For Services and Tangibles for which ITT’s are to be conducted; Carrying out the RFQ/ITT, recommending the selection and qualification of suppliers, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing agreements.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate all required interfaces and integration requirements between the Drilling Team and C&P Department.
• Ensure compliance with NCDMB regulations and support the NCDMB engagement on bids as required.
• Manage all required interfaces in-Company viz: Legal, Finance, Insurance amongst others, and facilitate the collation and delivery of all required ITT packages and Contracts ensuring they meet Company’s requirements and company with all Nigerian Regulatory standards.
• Ensure that all internal and external approvals are in place at each stage of the C&P process as defined in C&P Procedures and Strategies.
• Manage bid queries and inconsistencies as per defined procedures.
• Lead C&P related part on techno-commercial evaluation and price bid evaluation of bids received and coordinate the technical evaluation of the bids with the Drilling Team. Ensure that evaluations are done properly and use relevant disciplines within the Company to assist as required.
• Facilitate and lead all required negotiations with nominated vendors and bidders.
• Develop recommendations for award of contract for internal approval.
• Prepare/review approval requests to the Group Bid Committee and support the GBC Secretary as required.
• Develop Letters of Awards (LoAs) if required and Contracts for execution for approved/selected vendors.
• Follow up to execute LoAs and Contracts and also assist the Drilling team for contract management and material delivery (for long lead items).
• Facilitate and manage all Supplier Relationship Meetings in conjunction with applicable departments to ensure that all post contract award issues are dealt with timeously.
• Ensure that all documents relating to the bid process, negotiation, and contracts are filed in an organized manner in the Company’s Sharepoint as the work is done.
• Ensure weekly reporting on activities and update on work status
• Supervise Drilling C&P Team members and work with the GM C&P to ensure all assignments are completed within expected timelines.
• Other duties that might be assigned by the Contracts and Procurement Management.

Professional Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering discipline, Commerce, Business or Supply Chain Management.
• If holds any other Degree, then at least a Post Graduate Diploma degree in Contracts and Procurement / Supply Chain Management with experience in the position of Drilling C and P Manager or similar for at least 5 years.
• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma degree in an appropriate supply chain field will be an added advantage.
• Membership of appropriate Professional organization(s) – Preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Required:

• Ten (10) years oil and gas working experience of which at least eight (8) must have been in a procurement or supply chain role with at least last four (4) years as C and P Manager in drilling and completion tenders or similar role.
• Must have worked at least for five (5) years for an E and P Company as staff or consultant or through an IPM company.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of NCDMB and other Nigerian Statutory requirements as they relate to drilling.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with the drilling team and C and P team without conflicts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Must be trustworthy, with a high level of integrity.
• Must be a team player
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Value of procurement savings/available rebates achieved.
• Timely delivery of orders, services and materials – including long lead items.
• Compliance with C&P Policies and Procedures and internal control systems.
• < 2% Number of audit findings on non-compliance with applicable standards.
• Internal client satisfaction with contractors selected and contract form.
• Update of Contracts Schedule and efficient reporting of C&P activities (Weekly, Monthly and as required)
• Up to date filling of all C&P related documents in the Sharepoint.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Diversity Programs / Communications Officer

Locations: Port- Harcourt – Rivers / Lagos
Direction: People Talent Management

Job Purpose

• Assistance and support to launch programs promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion in company which will realize the diversity strategy and roadmap of the Company
• Communicate and promote employee engagement in all teams to support the drive for Company performance through companywide awareness campaigns, workshops, employee surveys, pulse checks, internal and external benchmarks.

Job Dimensions

• People & Talent Management (PTM) Projects and campaigns: participate and assist to communicate all local diversity programs/projects, the delivery, event organization, organize workshops. Follow-up with periodic and close-out reports
• PTM Studies: Total Engagement and other surveys internal and external with other IOCs and companies for benchmarks; follow-up results and action plan implementation
• Diversity and inclusion: Communicate and assist to administer diversity & inclusion programs – coordination, workgroups, event, conclusion. feedback reports (e.g., Diversity Day, TWICE activities, International Women’s Day, disability day etc.). Ensure the continuous updated content of company PTM website for upcoming events, news etc.

Context and Environment:

• An environment which consists of a very diverse workforce (ethnic, cultural, gender and generational) and its attendant challenges, thereby requiring focused attention to achieve smooth and effective change management implementation.
• A dynamic environment which requires well documented information for reporting.
• Legal implication on misinterpretation or miscommunication of Company information
• Studies and research, campaigns and workshops which effectively show importance of employee engagement and wellbeing for the individual and the organization

Key Responsibilities
PTM and Diversity Programs:

• Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the work environment at least 4 programs per year
• Interact and promote good relations and practices with the workforce to improve engagement and workplace well being
• Organize and communicate events and projects in line with required agreements and PTM guidelines
• Organize Diversity workshops and campaigns and ensure active participation.

Communications:

• Prepare newsletters and promotional material in line with the communication and engagement strategy of COMPANY, PTM division and the Diversity and Inclusion department
• Utilize appropriate and available communication channels to ensure key messages reach the appropriate target audiences at agreed intervals and in line with key divisional objectives
• Communicate and raise awareness in all the areas of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Assist with reviews of studies and surveys, publish results as it concerns Diversity and PTM on the PTM Web portal and COMPANY WAT portal
• Ensure contents on the PTM web portal is accurate and up to date by regularly reviewing the web pages and
• working with the Workplace wellbeing and governance Lead to coordinate and update when necessary
• Attend events organized by other IOCs, Downstream etc to share experiences and improve areas of Diversity & Inclusion
• Maintain archive of records/information published

Cost Efficiency:

• Adherence to the Group’s cost reduction and management philosophy without a negative impact on quality and relevance
• Generates data and analysis on associated costs from the diversity campaigns and proposes improvement and cost optimization initiative

Accountabilities:

• Organize programs, workshops, campaigns aimed at fostering an environment which seeks to enhance staff engagement and wellbeing in order to reduce/eliminate all psychosocial risk factors and promote a pleasant work environment
• Disseminate surveys to staff and process feedback in all areas of diversity and Inclusion issues. Effectively close out any complaints/recommendations
• Updated PTM website which reflects appropriately the current news

HSE Objectives:

• Familiarize self with company emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation.
• Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A graduate in the Arts or Humanities or Social Sciences with 3-6 years post qualification experience, preferably in Human resources or External Relations.
• Oil and Gas industry experience an added advantage.
• Good problem solving, innovative, communication, presentation and analytical skills and, proficiency in MS tools is required
• Relationship and team building skills essential to working relationships with staff of diverse ethnic and international background

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions have been properly captured in the approved format and systems.
• Responsible for all general ledger and petty cash journal entries, reconciliation of financial statements and accounts and always assuring data accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities, including maintenance of a complete, accurate general ledger and preparing basic financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries relating to amortisation, depreciation, accruals, and a variety of other information and ensure that entries align with generally accepted accounting principles and company policy.
• Ensure relevant and accurate supporting documents are obtained for all accounting transaction; and are filed appropriately.
• Ensure that the company’s financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Reconcile tax returns to the general ledger and prepare necessary tax entries as required.
• Perform financial control activities as required.
• Record information such as accruals, deferrals, and interdepartmental entries into the company’s accounting ledger and perform account analysis to ensure that entries and balances are correct.
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger and ensure that all entries are accurate and that transactions are reported per accounting standards and government regulations, making changes where there are errors.
• Handle all cash transactions and documentation.
• Work closely with external and internal auditors to assist in completing all audits.
• Maintain accounting internal control procedure to ensure that accounting transactions are captured and recorded timely, accurately, correctly, and authorised.
• Maintain proper documentation of all financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Analyse all prepaid expense accounts monthly.
• Accounts payable analysis, reconciliation, and date tracking (ageing) for prioritization.
• Data entry.

Requirements

• A First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant field of study
• ACA or ACCA certification will be an added advantage
• Not less than three (3-6 ) years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: HSE Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Line Manager – HSEQ Manager

Job Summary

• The job holder Is responsible for defining and reviewing HSE-MS (Project & Contractors) including ensuring Contractors HSE-MS are audited and gaps clearly identified and mitigated during the Project development.
• Will pro-actively use safety reporting indices to prevent accident and HiPo incident in the Project. Assist the Project team in the organization, implementation, and audit of HSE procedures related to the Project.
• Follow up on all Environmental studies and related Industrial hygiene permit.

Context and Environment

•  FSO Unity replacement Project
• The project involves replacement of FSO Unity at OML 100 Offshore field near Port- Harcourt in Nigeria. Scope include an FSO upgrade or VLCC conversion, FSO decommissioning and installation. Work locations will include offshore site, yards in Nigeria and abroad.
• The position will initially be based in project office in Port Harcourt, with visits to offshore site and yards, and later at yard / site.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in actions for identifying and minimizing risks, and the impact of activities.
• Provide specific discipline HSE instruction (on-the-job, legally requisite).
• See to it that HSE policy and reference documents are understood and applied (directives, rules, specifications, and procedures)
• Contribute to drafting of FUR project reference documents
• Take part in HSE studies and risk assessments undertaken for the FUR Replacement and decommissioning activities.
• Plan and perform HSE Audit and Inspection on site and construction yards.
• Ensure good collation of site HSE statistics, analyze, translate, and implement them as mitigative actions to prevent incidents.
• Participate in the management of crisis and contingency systems and check on the efficiency of their application.
• Lead or take part in incident, accident and anomaly investigations and analyses.
• Contribute to HSE performance improvement and associated monitoring.
• Ensure the follow-up and execution of actions determined after incident, accident, audit and inspection analyses.
• Liaise with site project management and other stakeholders to ensure Project and Company HSE procedures are extensively implemented in the project construction.
• Participate in site environmental audits, and to monitor, follow-up and assess any agreed corrective recommendations as well as ensuring their implementation.
• Follow-up of site personnel (Company and Contractor) HSE training and preparedness, ensuring adequate attention is drawn to any lack of compliance.
• Plan and participate actively in all site HSEQ Committee meetings, site planning and coordination meeting as well as contributing to defining ways and means to identify / minimizing risks during the Project construction
• Ensure that stocks of necessary PPE and other safety equipment are available and maintained at appropriate levels.
• Advocate adequate levels of anomaly reporting amongst work force to mitigate against incidents.
• Collate and submit periodic reports on various subjects required to the Project Head of HSE.
• Develop and implement plans for drills, inspections, site management walkthrough, stand-downs and audit and ensure reports are issued and actions form the exercise effectively attended to.
• Participate in investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization by encouraging safe behaviors, recognizing achievements, and promoting open communication.
• Implement Project Safety Culture across the yards.
• Participate in internal HSE audits to assess the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage all HSE personnel (Company and Contractors) within the Package to achieve the Project desired HSEQ objectives.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of an effective HSE policy – covering protection of personnel, care for the environment and preservation of installations – and related reference system.
• Guarantee application, in compliance with regulations, reference documents and best practices, of the HSE policy in the activities (construction/commissioning/start-up)
• Develop, communicate, and maintain pipeline projects specific procedures and work instructions to be applied by contractors.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the HSE management system and promote a safer and more sustainable working environment.
• Participate in Safety Culture and HSE campaign programs across the project.

Environment & Industrial Hygiene:

• Participate in Part 1, II & III Inventory of Hazardous Materials onboard the FSO Unity in readiness for decommissioning.
• Supervised and support consultants for the IHM – follow-up on reporting in line with EU-SRR regulations.
• Participate in actions for identifying and minimizing health risks and the impact of activities on personnel health.
• Contribute to drafting of reference documents (directives, rules, specifications, procedures)
• Participate in audits and inspections of facilities and operations, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good industrial hygiene practice.
• Liaise with team to obtain appropriate authorizations required (NNRA, NUPRC, FMENV etc.) for conducting operations are obtained.
• Update the Industrial Hygiene database (PREVENT) and input monitoring data.
• Investigate industrial hygiene issues and complaints and provides timely reporting of findings.
• Mobilize contractors to conduct area and personnel exposure assessment and monitoring as and when need.
• Support the Site on chemical safety management and food safety.
• Maintain an inventory of IH equipment and calibration status.
• Participate in Industrial Hygiene Risk Assessment (IHRA) and follows up implementation of mitigating actions.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, local and Group standards (DPR, FMENV, ISO 18001, OSHA, ACGIH, etc.) in industrial hygiene.
• Participate in HSE Contract evaluation and bid clarifications • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Project HSEQ Manager.

HSE Objectives:

• Support and enforce the Company Group “Code of Conduct”.
• Define the HSE reporting philosophy in line with the HSEQ Manager Directives
• Promote HSE awareness of workforce at all levels through pro-active attitude (site tour management, HSE meetings, incentive actions, …) within Project team and Contractors.
• Ensure that Project Personnel is adequately competent, trained and briefed to execute assignments.
• Listen to, evaluate any employee concerns; ensure that potential failures, weaknesses, and hazards are immediately addressed and reported.
• To ensure 100% compliance of PPE and PTW within the work area.
• Assist Project Management to achieve the Project HSEQ objective of zero LTI by proactive approach to HSE implementations at site.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree at minimum; Engineering; Environmental; Geological or Sciences; Occupational Health
• Professional Experience in similar position (number of years): 10
• Experience within Oil & Gas project: (number of years): 10
• Experience in the industrial construction field with in-depth HSE field work.
• Good knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental protocols
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Standards
• Good knowledge of the Company’s Synergi tool.
• Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive.
• Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
• Good communication skills. Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleague
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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