Recruitment at Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited

Job Title: Contracts Lead II

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (On-Site)

Main Functions

• Manages portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling efficient and effective purchase of goods and services (from purchase to pay) with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time
• Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.
• This position could be described as Senior Procurement Associate / Specialist / Contracts Manager who, on top of level 1 duties, might be managing contracts with high complexity or deep business knowledge.

Task and Responsibilities

• Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk.
• Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs.
• Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized.
• Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments.
• Ensures contract compliance and utilization – monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc.
• Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems.
• Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio.
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations.
• Provides fit-for-risk process improvements.
• Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks.

Requirements

• Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions.
• Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.

Job Title: Drilling Engineer / Specialist I

Locations: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Provide the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.
• Ensure well objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs;
• Research and understand drill well hazards by reviewing historical offset well information
• Utilize wellbore geologic and reservoir objectives to develop a well plan
• Prepare cost estimates for well design options
•  Identify and organize equipment required to execute the drill well plan inclusive of material selection
• Design wells to meet regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyze technical bids for goods and services
• Survey daily operations
• Provide rig site drilling and completion surveillance and engineering assessments of critical activities
• Provide surveillance and technical assistance for projects, equipment testing and new procedures
• Interface with and solicit input from operations personnel to ensure well plans are feasible
• Work closely with other functions, such as geology, reservoir and projects, to ensure that the program is based on all available information and meets well objectives
• Depending on the program, deep water experience may be required (knowledge of subsea systems, riser analysis, subsea well control systems, etc.)

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in engineering or related technical field
• Experience in deep water drilling operations if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
• Able to effectively organize and communicate thoughts
• Experience with well design software as well as Microsoft applications
• Read, write and speak fluent English
• Industry experience with well planning and execution
• Local and regional offshore experience
• Legacy MPN experience is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Contracts Advisor III

Location: Nigeria

Main Functions

• The Contracts Advisor supports or leads 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 proposals
• 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

• BS in Engineering preferred
• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration
• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• 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)”.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Maintenance Planner / Scheduler III

Location: Nigeria

Main Functions

• Develops detail job plans for mechanical resources according to turnaround schedules and work lists.
• Develops field execution work planning packages for mechanical resources engaged in repairs and construction of fixed equipment, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, analyzers, and other related equipment.

Tasks And Responsibilities
In addition to all Level I and II tasks and responsibilities, Level III:

• Perform work activities efficiently while continuously looking for cost-saving opportunities
• Develops detailed job plans that include the following steps, durations, material, and equipment needs and cost estimates:
  • Resource requirements
  • Safety Plans
  • Efficient job tasking to guide field crews
  • Repair procedures
  • Associated drawings and specifications
  • Sequence of scheduling
  • Material & equipment needs
  • Gantt chart for complete job
  • Total hours
  • Cost estimate
• Become knowledgeable of ExxonMobil’s Turnaround Procedures
• Coordinate planning resources in accordance with turnaround specifications, cost estimates, schedules, safety requirement, quality requirements, various procedures, standards, practices, etc.
• Work with the Scheduler and execution to provide general coordination and monitor the progress of turnaround activities per the job plans and worklists
• Coordinate multi-craft job plans with other craft specific planners
• Update plans with any approved change orders and develops new plans that arise during the turnaround as requested by ExxonMobil
• Communicate daily with execution supervision during various phases of the turnaround to understand effectiveness of plan Analyze and recommend resolutions of work problems and execution in solving work problems
• Adjust plans with feedback from execution
• Walk down Job Packages and verify with prints and drawings
• Perform pre-start up safety review
• Create punchlists from pre-start up safety reviews
• Confirm with execution the progress of key turnaround milestones
• Develop detailed milestone plans and submits to scheduler
• Manage detailed line item work list
• Include job plans for resources to support operations shutdown and start up plans
• Perform critical and near critical path analysis
• Work directly with scheduler to finalize and optimize integrated event or turnaround schedule
• Validate work steps and durations with team members and contractors
• Participate in Integrated Event and turnaround reviews (IR/TR’s) and reports per Turnaround Milestone Schedule
• Prepare review documentation
• Participate in planning and scheduling Peer Assists
• Verify the following are completed:
  • Contractor execution of plan (work packages)
  • Bid Award contracts
  • Contractor selection and evaluation
  • Long lead and short term materials are ordered
  • Open work orders for disciplines as required by plans
  • Maintain a logistics and security plan
  • Develop a site mobilization / preparation plan and demobilization plan, including remove surplus materials and temporary trailers
  • Conduct post turnaround walk through
  • Incorporate of best practices and MEV technologies
• Verify effective communications are maintained during various phases of turnaround including:
  • Scope changes
  • Field change orders
  • Budgets
  • Critical Path
  • Utilization of contractors
  • Progressing and look-ahead schedules
• Steward schedules and updates throughout the process
• Prepare package tasking details to guide field crews to perform safe and efficient field repairs

Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Safety Champion – portrays a personal example of excellent safety, performance, mindset, and commitment
• Extensive knowledge of various mechanical skills (pipe fitting, welding, boiler making, electrical, rotating equipment, instrumentation, X-ray techniques and interpretation)
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings, blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs
• Ability to understand field changes and red-line drawings
• Ability to coordinate various mechanical resources according to schedule and plan
• Good teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with multiple workgroups
• Ability to communicate quickly and effectively
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiar with MOC process and PSSR (pre-startup safety reviews) process
• Basic safety training and/or site-specific training
• Demonstrate the belief that accidents are preventable by including safety in assigned work activities
• Create and share personal safety plan with work group and ExxonMobil
• Facilitate and participate in safety meetings
• Demonstrate understanding of and verify compliance with safety standards, work practices, work permit requirements, and various safety systems
• Trained to safely access field areas to observe work being performed
• Trained/fit-tested on usage of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) equipment and various respirators as needed
• Trained in use of standard PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye, and hearing protection)
• Trained to access scaffolds and ladders using fall protection PPE as needed
• Trained in ExxonMobil’s permitting system and qualified to receive job permits for themselves
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.

Job Title: Field Operator III

Location: Akwa Ibom

Main Functions

• Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administrationTASKS AND

Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
• Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
• Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
• Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
• Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
• Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
• Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
• Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
• Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
• Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
• Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Completed secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
• Strong communications (oral & written)
• High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of pipeline operations
• Extensive knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Extensive knowledge of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Knowledgeable of relevant regulations
• Knowledgeable of relevant commercial agreements.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.