Aldelia Ltd Jobs: Lead Petroleum Engineer/Technical Manager

Title: Lead Petroleum Engineer/Technical Manager
Reports to:
Nigeria Operations ManagerAs a leader in the energy consulting sector, CLIENT offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. CLIENT is an international advisory firm focused on providing integrated technical and managerial services to all sectors of the oil and gas industry.
For over 50 years CLIENT has provided both broad-based and detailed advice resulting in solutions-orientated, commercially viable and practical results designed to meet our client’s specific requirements. In addition to reservoir engineering, CLIENT advises a wide group of clients in exploration, reservoir evaluation, field development, drilling and production, pipeline, refining and LNG projects throughout the world.
The focus of this office is on Collaboration projects with Client’s Nigeria Geomarket. The aim is to provide Integrated Services to local players, Indigenous Companies (IC‟s) and small IOC‟s.
Given the start-up nature of this office, and the evolving needs of CLIENT and the greater Client’s Partner, the prime requirement for the job is to be strategically aware and flexible to address priorities as they crystallize and become defined.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Manage Projects, with particular focus on Integrated Activities in collaboration with
Client’s Partner Nigeria Geomarket, this implies: Leading project teams and managing projects, maintaining frequent contact with the external clients and ensuring adherence to timescales and budgets.
 Handling special projects, as assigned by the Operations Manager/CLIENT Nigeria
Manager
 Working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplined teams working with an extensive client base.
 Provide peer review of deliverables to clients As such, an understanding of Client’s Partner overall business is expected with focus on Integrated Services.

• The candidate is expected to help the CLIENT Ops Manager to set up a new CLIENT Collaboration office in Lagos: The assignment is to establish a permanent CLIENT Collaboration presence in Lagos, Nigeria focused on providing “Integrated Solutions” to BHI clients in Nigeria. Integrated Solutions are defined for the purposes of this post, where CLIENT‟s subsurface and commercial experience is combined with BHI Geomarket‟s products and services to offer a “one stop shop” to our clients
Focus on business development, getting new Integrated Projects alongside
Client’s Partner Geomarket. Thus, the candidate is expected to work alongside the CLIENT Operations Manager to define the „development/rejuvenation concepts‟ and coordinate
the delivery of the proposals for Integrated Solutions to Clients

•Post recruitment, the candidate is expected to mentor, train and build an effective
CLIENT Team in Lagos

•Deputise for the CLIENT Ops Manager, when required. Help to manage the overall office, budget and project expenditures

• Ensure that all the team adheres to Client’s Partner ethical codes. Ensure that a safe working environment is provided to CLIENT personnel

• Develop a rapport with Client’s Nigeria Geomarket and manage the relationship with Client’s Partner product lines

• Given the start-up nature of this office, and the evolving needs of CLIENT and the Geomarket, the prime requirement for the job is to be strategically aware and flexible to address priorities as they crystallize / become defined

• Help the CLIENT Ops Manager to set business objectives and targets for the CLIENT Nigeria Team

• Develop relations with wider oil and gas industry in Lagos, with emphasis on
Indigenous Companies and small IOCs

Status:Staff
Required Skills/Experience:Skills/Knowledge/Interests/Requirements:- A proven track record in the upstream oil and gas industry, with noteworthy exposure to the Nigerian upstream industry is required
– First degree in Engineering or Geosciences as well as a relevant Master‟s
degree is required.
Desired Skills/Experience:Experience in development, production and rejuvenations/EOR operations is desired. Exposure to exploration and appraisal projects is an additional bonus. Reservoir
and production management experience in onshore fields is a must; experience of offshore operations is a plus
– Must be entrepreneurial with a track record of attracting and increasing business
(business development is the key focus of this role).
– Prior experience of working for Operating Companies is a must, ideally in
Nigeria. Experience as a consultant or working in a Service Company is a plus
– Able to work in Nigeria, familiarity with the work culture and environment in Nigeria is a must (this position is based in Nigeria)
– Knowledge of contract management, bid/tenders and commercial matters is a plus.
Required Qualifications:A proven track record in managing integrated teams alongside professionals from other disciplines is a requirement
– Familiarity with project Economic Analysis aspects of the upstream industry is desired.
– Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and have a strong client focus with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication is required. Must be
highly motivated with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Must have good time
management skills.–
Prior experience of managing budgets is a plus.
– Ability to help the recruitment process is a plus
– Ability to mentor and develop junior members is expected
CLIENT is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
Location:Lagos, NIGERIA
Advert Published:21 Nov 2012
Expiry date:5 Dec 2012
OilCareers Ref. No.:
J860270
Work Permit Requirements:NIGERIA
(Applications will only be considered from people who are authorised to work in this location by being a national of that country or region, or by holding a valid work permit.)

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