Vacancies at Ponticelli Nigeria  (PNL)

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• For a large project based in Nigeria, we are looking for a QA/QC Manager.
• The  QA/QC Manager is responsible for QA/QC activities during all project phases from endorsement of detail engineering up to final documentation delivery.

Responsibilities
His/Her responsabilities will be:

• The preparation of the project QA manual control and supervision of all amendments and revisions.
• Control and distribution of all the PMT quality documentation
• Monitor of Quality related activities on the project.
• Perform all internal and external audits on behalf of the project management
• Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractors documentation submittals.
• Attend client quality management reviews
• The preparation and control of project quality system management documentation updating in line with project changes.
• Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirements.
• Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformances.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.
• Coordinate all QA/QC activities with the QC team
• Coordinate all quality related correspondence with customer representatives
• Monitor statistical method reporting
• Action and close all customer complaints
• Close all documentation at the completion of a project
• Generate and sign all QC documentation as required by the QMS
• To carry out my duties in a safe manner by taking responsibility for my own health and safety and that of the people who may be affected by my actions.
• To prevent  work related accidents and illnesses in my work place through compliance to HSE policies, procedures and safe work instructions
• Participate to the Contract review on the technical part.
• Participates to Contract management by initiating, collecting and consolidating the variation requests and change orders.
• Participates to project planning definition by providing QC milestones and requirements.
• Ensures necessary input to QA/QA requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement activities.
• Contributes to project reporting for the QA/QC part (activities, quantities, areas of concern…).

Knowledge / Experience

• Mechanical engineering degree with experiences in the Upstream Oil&Gas industry
• Knowledge in main industry standards (ASME, AWS, API…),
• Knowledge in Total General Specifications is a plus.
• General knowledge of the company’s businesses.
• Certified auditor (ISO 9001).
• Organization and control (project management).
• Leadership (effective communication, multidisciplinary teamwork).
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office;
• Fluency in professional English.

Know-how:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Be autonomous.
• Be organised.
• Experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Technical Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Technical lead is responsible for engineering activities during all project phases from endorsement of detail engineering up to final documentation delivery, trough performance and followup of construction engineering.
• He/ She reports to the Deputy Project Manager (DPM).

Main Activities

• ensure the reviews of Detailed Engineering documentation provided from the Client to approve its constructability
• makes necessary comments and requests to optimize and facilitate future Construction Engineering which will be its responsibility
• ensures effective coordination through weekly meetings, liaising with Clients lead discipline Engineers to defend remarks relative to Detail Engineering
• ensures effective start-up of Construction Engineering activities with Deputy Project Manager), the kick-off meetings with engineering Subcontractors to ensure objectives and responsibilities are well understood
• participates to the induction of the engineering team to Contract/ Project requirements
• establish and maintain an effective Construction Engineering organization, which is compatible with the Project organization responsibilities, policies and Project objectives, (manpower, resources, interfaces, reviews and meetings)
• ensures the deployment of in-house applications, submitting the best suitable configuration relative to project requirement and writing procedures relatives to the integration of those tools into the project process
• ensures effective interdisciplinary coordination through weekly meetings. Liaise with lead discipline engineers and/or subcontractors to resolve any specific issue related to their respective areas including technical, schedule and resources issues
• submits to the DPM the necessary technical decisions in case of unresolved conflicts between disciplines
• controls that the engineering team properly interfaces with other project members
• supervises the issue of engineering deliverables and approves the key multidisciplinary documents
• ensures that engineering activity is compliant with project milestones. Alerts DPMr in case of unforeseen variation and suggests if needed mitigation measures
• ensures effective technical coordination with Client’s representatives and as such participates to good communication with Client
• ensures that the adopted technical solutions applied are in line with the project’s cost and time schedule objectives, taking appropriate action to avoid, absorb or minimize deviations
• controls and monitors the implementation of Engineering changes in all disciplines
• ensures that the engineering final dossier is properly prepared and filed and that lessons learned for Engineering are clearly identified

Secondary Activities:

• participate to the Contract review on technical part
• participates to Contract management by initiating, collecting and consolidating the variation requests and change orders
• participates in planning definition by providing engineering milestones and requirements

Profile Wanted
Knowledge/Experience:

• Mechanical engineering degree with experiences in the Upstream Oil&Gas industry
• Knowledge in main industry standards (ASME, AWS)
• General knowledge of the company’s businesses
• Technical knowledge of main engineering disciplines concerned (Civil, piping, structure, mechanical)
• Estimation of design workload
• Organization and control (project management)
• Leadership (effective communication, multidisciplinary teamwork)
• Knowledge in Autocad, Naviswork viewer
• Fluency in professional English

Know-how:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders

Soft skills:

• Be autonomous
• Be organised
• Analytical and synthesizing mind
• Effective teacher
• Proactive mindset
• Creative / Ingenious.
• Teamwork.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Site Manager H/F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Summary

• We are building a turnkey PV-BESS project of a 5MWp / 6MWh PV-Hybrid power plant on the OML58 gas extraction site of TOTAL ENERGIES. To this end, PNL is looking for a site manager to oversee the construction of the PV-Hybrid power plant.

Responsibilities
Preparation of construction sites:

• Set objectives for site managers
• Define workload plans and plan actions to be carried out by site managers
• Organize workstations, define the processes implemented on construction sites and optimize them to meet the safety, quality and budget standards set out in the specifications
• Monitor site activity and the progress of the various lots (structural work, technical work, etc.) through regular meetings with site managers.
• Ensure the correct application of the QSSSE procedures
• Submit site reports to the superiors and/or the client
• Follow-up and leading the daily and weekly meetings
• Non-conformity management.

Project management:

• Supervise the teams and take charge of operational personnel management
• Ensure the interface with the various stakeholders of the construction project
• Participate in the reception of the work in the presence of the client.

Responsibilities and latitude of action:

• He/She manages all the staff under his/her responsibility.
• He/She checks the team’s scores and their allocation before communicating them to the relevant departments
• He/She conducts annual interviews or end-of-mission interviews depending on the organization of the entity
• He/She ensures compliance with quality/safety procedures and all internal procedures as well as the QSSSE policy applicable within the entity.
• He/She ensures that deadlines and budgets are met and implements technical solutions adapted to customer needs
• He/She ensures the confidentiality of information for past, current and future projects

Profile Wanted
Specific Professional Qualifications and Knowledge:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of the QSSSE policies of the PONTICELLI Frères Group and/or of Oil and Gas (TOTAL EP)
• Knowledge in management
• Language skills (technical and fluent English)
• Mastery of the office pack
• Technical knowledge in the field of Electrical, PV, in order to analyze a technical matters and propose technical and financial modifications
• Knowledge of the different trades involved on a construction site
• 5 years of experience in managing international PV construction sites.

Professional Skills:

• Leadership
• Analytical mind
• Reactivity
• Availability
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations
• Taste for work on construction sites
• Organization, pragmatic and methodical spirit
• Adaptability
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Procurement Lead H/F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Summary
As we are expanding our Project Management Office for international projects, The Procurement Lead will:

• Lead Direct and manage the Procurement for each project.
• Ensure all project procedures are auditable and accountable to management and finance.
• Create and manage all project supplier payment terms, shipping terms and terms & conditions in Ponticelli’s best interests and to negotiate pricing strategies as well as payment terms for the interest of Ponticelli.
• Ensure there is a timely payment for materials and services provided by working closely with the finance department regarding purchase order discrepancies and making amendments when required.
• Liaising with Project Planner and Engineering and Operations team to ensure all project procurement is managed and assured to meet the project baseline timelines and stage gates.
• Manage the requisitioning of all goods and services as/when required taking into account
• Purchasing and Legal compliance in relation to approvals of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Order Rules
• Produce, track and monitor performance of procurement via the project procurement schedule provide input to project governance reviews & reports. Track expenditure and report to the cost manager, develop and publish KPI’s for procurement on the projects
• Develop cost metrics for future projects with the cost manager and compile a project estimating databook of actual costs of equipment/services.
• Report on project procurement performance against the baseline plan and stated benefits of the projects, including stage gates reviews of technical compliance. Work closely with the Cost manager to ensure all procurement is within budget or that opportunities and risk are recorded in the cost plan.
• Work with the project planner to agree procurement resource requirements and milestones and to monitor progress against them to achieve the project stage gates and outputs.
• Facilitate all vendor assurance audits as required. Create and manage competitive tender processes to show a fully auditable and compliant procurement process for the life of the projects.
• Produce and implement the project procurement plan and associated procurement schedule, use expertise to determine the requirements and manage the team to deliver.
• Work with the project manager to ensure the appropriate contract is in administered for any for any 3rd party contractors or vendors.

Profile Wanted

• 5 years minimum of experience in similar position
• Proven oil & gas industry experience
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Contract / Subcontract Manager H/F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Summary
As we are expanding our Project Management Office for international projects, The Contract  Subcontract Manager will work on:

• Legal analysis of tender documents
• Contractual monitoring throughout contract execution
• Implementation and coordination of the resources and processes required to control the financial and legal risks incurred
• Preparation and follow-up of any litigation files that may arise
• Drafting of subcontracting contracts for projects.

Profile Wanted

• BAC +5 degree
• At least 5 years’ experience in contract management, including at least one on construction and/or maintenance projects
• Good level of English
• Possibility of some overseas assignments.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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