OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, HOT JOBS, THURSDAY 18, NOVEMBER 2010

OIL & GAS FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER


COMPANY: BRITTANNIA U- NIGERIA LIMITED
CATEGORY: EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
DURATION: LONG TERM
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
EXPERIENCE: 10-15YEARS
SALARY: COMPETITIVE PACKAGE
START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
LOCATION: LAGOS, NIGERIA


DESCRIPTION OF OIL AND GAS FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER


MAIN JOB FUNCTION
• To manage, schedule and safely execute all Field Operations to ensure the continued increase of oil production to maintain the company’s core business and future growth.
• To ensure that the company’s production targets and forecasts are safely achieved, that associated operations are within budget, by close liaison with the Production/Drilling and all other supporting field departments.
• Act as the focal point of liaison between corporate office and the field to ensure all operational requirements are met and carried out safely, promptly and economically.


KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
• Ensure that oil production targets are achieved and that production is increased as required by the company development plan.
• Develop and monitor operating expenditure budget for operational departments ensuring corrective action is carried out as required.
• Recommend and supervise methods of safely increasing production within the budget and operational constraints.
• Ensure that all field operations are carried out to facilitate optimization of oil production
• Liaise with field management to ensure the annual work program is carried out on schedule
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure all work is carried out safely adhering to best international oilfield practices.


OPERATING ENVIRONMENT, FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES
• Ensuring that Field Operations are carried out safely in compliance with the Company Policies and Procedures including all field support departments such as Materials/Logistics, IT, Maintenance, Finance, Administration, Base Management & Field Management
• Responsible for the Field Budge! for all the above departments.
• Ensuring that all requirements, deadlines, and support services for Operations, Construction, Maintenance and Materials are met and carried out by field personnel.
• Meeting the corporate targets set for the company.
• Ensuring the welfare of field staff employees, contractors and all visitors to the field.
• Ensuring all operational data is accurately and promptly report to management.


PROBLEM SOLVING/COMPLEXITY
• Scheduling and execution of the annual work program
• Monitoring of the Operating OPEX budget.
• Suggest and discuss any changes, which may be required for the improvement! Enhancement of field operations to enhance production.


DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Responsible for the safe execution of all field operations by ensuring all required services is expedited.
• Creation & implementation of field policies and procedures 0 Formulate long-term and Master plans with head office, ensuring that such plans are carried out in a timely manner and coincide with drilling and work over plans.


SKILLS REQUIRED FOR OIL AND GAS FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:
• Relevant degree.
• Extensive experience of upstream operations with significant experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Understanding and experience of production engineering.
• Experience of supervising a multidisciplinary & multicultural workforce in a remote location.
• Very good understanding of best oilfield procedures and practices.
• Experience of oil & gas processing to include Gas and oil separation, dewatering and fiscal metering. Ability to work with operations personnel to resolve problems.
• Mentoring skills to create an environment that helps to develop national employees.
• Key role in negotiations and relationships with key vendors.
• English (written/spoken) fluent.
• Good PC capabilities


REMARKS
Company pays Travel expenses on all Rotations, Housing, Meals, Transportation


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
COMPANY: BRITTANIA-U NIGERIA LIMITED
DATE: 05/11/2010
CATEGORY: SALES & MARKETING
EXPERIENCE: 10-15YEARS
SALARY: COMPETITIVE PACKAGE
START DATE: TO BE AGREED
DURATION: LONG TERM
LOCATION: LAGOS
COUNTRY: NIGERIA


DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER


THE ROLE
The Business Development Manager reports to the Managing Director and is responsible for the growth,
development of the company business


DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
• Identify, prioritize and develop new business opportunities for the Company o Establish excellent relationships and maintain contact with government and other oil & gas companies
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with E&P companies and other relevant local oil field service companies in the region 0 Responsibilities include achieving monthly sales targets
• Working closely with clients on achieving their target job completion dates, overall account service and after sales support
• Directly involved with Pricing & Negotiation
• Maintain contact with current and potential clients in Oil & Gas industry at all appropriate levels, and ensure that the Company is properly represented.


SKILLS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
• Excellent career exposure in Sales, Marketing, business development, customer service
• Minimum often years experience in a senior role with business development and within upstream oil & gas industry
• Prequisite high performance experience in sales, excellent negotiation skills
• Should be expert in planning & implementing new business activities in order to meet company targets & commercial activities in the respective area
• Engineering educational background with preferably higher education qualification
• Excellent communication/presentation skills & command in English 0 Energetic, market awareness ahead of the curve are prerequisites 0 Excellent skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and embrace a team environment
• 10-15 yrs of experience in Oil & Gas Industry Remarks .
• This is a key position and as such an attractive and competitive package including a performance based bonus is being offered.


HSE MANAGER


JOB DESCRIPTION
The Upstream HSE Manager reports to the Head of Oil & Gas and is Responsible for all Process Safety issues and project activities. The individual will have had a major HSE role on major offshore or upstream projects. The successful candidate will be a driving force in this business area and be responsible for all HSE activities within BU. They will also be the key interface between BU and other oil companies as well as all Government agencies.


THE MAIN FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
BU has plans for rapid growth and requires self-motivated, confident individuals of which this role forms a key strategic position. In return we offer excellent career opportunities in developing technical and business skills and a n opportunity to be a driving force in the growth of this sector.


REQUIREMENTS
• Previous experience working in Oil and Gas development.
• Minimum qualifications 5-1 0 years Demonstrable experience, strong and up-to-date HSE knowledge within the oil and gas sector, specifically in offshore and upstream processing.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry wide standards.
• A strong drive to achieve results and excellent initiative.
• Experienced in the execution of conceptual studies, optimization work and front end engineering design of oil and gas projects.


RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsibility for all Process Safety issues and deliverables primarily during pre-FEED work.
• Meeting Project deadlines and milestones for deliverables, liaising with Project Management and Client.
• Writing Health and Safely plans and philosophies, Conducting Safety studies and risk assessments both qualitative and quantitative, Conducting Safety and Environmental reviews and audits.
• Conducting Reliability and Availability assessments Conducting HAZOPs and HAZIDS,


ACCOUNTANT (UPSTREAM OIL & GAS)
The Senior Accountant will report to the Finance Manager and will work in a multi-asset environment.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Preparation and review of any accounting transaction: general ledgers, payments & receivables; Preparation and timely submission of all internal financial reports;
• Managing costs of and provision for various company share schemes;
• Regular review of all project related financial information;
• Assistance to develop and maintain accounting systems and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data;
• Ensuring statutory accounts are accurate and are filed on time;
• Assistance with preparation of interim and year-end financial reports;
• Assistance with preparation and review of subsidiary statutory accounts;
• Review and challenge of monthly results and KPls;
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as requested;
• Assistance with set-up and integration of created or acquired assets/companies;
• Assistance with consolidation and communication of requirements to overseas finance teams,


SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Finance/Accounting ACA or equivalent
• At least 8-10 years’ relevant accounting experience with at least 4-5 years in upstream Oil &Gas.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team.
• Strong analytical skills, with good accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines,
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to deal with, stakeholders at all levels and across cultures,
• Tax experience and prior engagements with multinational groups would be useful, as would prior experience with PASTEL EVOLUTION accounting software,
• Prior supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Education: Degree in Finance or Accounting

RESERVOIR ENGINEER
COMPANY: BRITTANIA-U NIGERIA LIMITED
DATE: 05/11/ 2010
CATEGORY: SALES & MARKETING
EXPERIENCE: 6-10 YEARS
SALARY: COMPETITIVE PACKAGE
START DATE: AGREED
DURATION: TO BE LONG TERM
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
LOCATION: LAGOS OR WARRI

JOB DESCRIPTION AND ACTIVITIES
• Reservoir engineers analyse the production potential of a petroleum reservoir. They study the behavior and characteristics of a petroleum reservoir to determine the drilling and extraction methods that should be used oil optimise oil or gas recovery.
• They gather data from various sources to produce a development plan, using computer models to simulate production conditions.
• This enables them to identify risks and forecast the likely outcome of events and possible interventions, to maximise reservoir yields and performance.
• Decisions on the numbers and locations of wells depend on these models, as do development programmes, such as commissioning additional wells or recommending the employment of enhanced recovery technologies (e.g. water injection to simulate flow). Reservoir engineers monitor and update the model as necessary during the life cycle of the reservoir.


TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• estimating the potential of. a reservoir in order to determine its value and likely investment required;
• simulating fluid flow (running computer models that simulate fluid flow through the field over time);
• anaJysing the properties of fluid to predict fluid behaviour and various physical effects, and investigate gas cycling schemes;
• liaising with laboratories to get oil and water measurements;
• identifying in-fill well locations to maintain oil rate;
• investigating enhanced oil recovery options. e.g. by using water injection;
• providing economic data to evaluate various aspects of commercial potential;
• working closely with operational staff, and with other professionals, such as geologists, geophysicists and petrophysicists;
• presenting and selling their recommendations to decision-makers inside and outside the business (partner companies or official authorities in host countries).

METHOD OF APPLICATIONS
Applications within 23rd November, 2010 to:

Human Resources Manager
No. 14 Saka Tinubu Street
Victoria Island, Lagos.