The incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of Project and Asset Quality and Material engineering scope of works in the company's projects organization, to develop and maintain pipelines & platforms in OML 83-85 field, as defined in the Company's objectives by FIRST E&P Management. He will be responsible for developing all the required Quality Management systems and Materials /Corrosion management procedures. He will also engage and supervise/manage contractors to execute various aspects of the project, in keeping with the project's contracting strategy and Company's contracting policy/process.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the various Project Managers (Oil & Gas Processing Facilities, SURF & Platforms) in developing the overall plan that addresses the delivery of the scope of the existing PML 53 & 54 development projects and other future assets, to achieve commissioning of the project, by the date specified by Management.
• Lead the projects Quality scope in line with the above plan:
• Fabrication, load out, transportation and installation of Wellhead/Drilling Platforms and all appurtenances
• Engineering, procurement, upgrade, delivery to site and installation of MOPU plus FSO or FPSO
• Manufacturing, transportation to site and installation of SURF items - subsea flowlines/risers, umbilicals, Mid-Water Arch
• Hook-up, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the above facilities and systems, including Wells.
• Lead the projects Materials scope in line with the above plan:
• Define and develop materials requirements on projects and existing Assets
• Develop corrosion management systems for the entire Assets
• Manage key stakeholders on whom project success depends; drawing on resources within and outside the company as may be necessary to support vendors' delivery
• Establish and implement a robust Change Management process that is consistent with the Company's Change Management procedure
• Maintain a risk register and actively manage identified risks to protect investment value
• Supervise the activities and performance of the contractors and subcontractors through effective supervision and guidance, ensuring that technical queries are resolved without delay
• Close out all construction & installation aspects of the project upon completion (or interim completion) in line with the Company process
  
  
  

Requirements

• A good university degree in engineering
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in oil and gas facilities engineering and project management
• Ability to effectively interface with the Commercial, C&P and discipline engineers to execute an integrated project
• Experience in executing a world class project in a community/security sensitive terrain such as the offshore Niger Delta
• Candidate must have successfully participated in offshore production facilities and pipeline Projects in the past
• Track record in construction, commissioning, and operation of onshore and offshore oil/gas facilities, including oil/gas transportation pipelines.
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Skil in local fabrication capabilities and resources and how to maximize them to achieve project timelines
• QA/QC Skill competency in projects delivery
  
  

Technical Skills

• Ability to multitask, manage and resolve complex technical challenges and project interfaces
• Ability to generate good quality technical and progress reports
  
  

Business Skills

• Ability to translate and articulate sound engineering solutions into the key business drivers, HSE, Cost and Quality
  
  

Team Skills

• Interact and work effectively with other professionals in the company and in the project team, taking cognizance of individual abilities and competences
  
  

Personal Skills

• Readily accept views and guidance from superiors and input from subordinates
• Demonstrate high level of oral and written skills (English), good listening ability, demonstrate personal initiative and ability to mentor subordinates