Head, Operations and Technical Services at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Category: Others 
Job Type: Contracts 
Job Nature: Resident

Main Functions

• Responsible for the delivery of effective strategic objectives as well as managing the day to day operations and engineering activities of the company.
• Under general direction, plan, direct, supervise, manage and coordinate the activities and work of the Engineering Units.
• Responsible for co-ordination and delivery of all projects using best practice techniques, processes and procedures. This position is also responsible for the definition of resources, project planning and implementation.
• Effectively coordinating the operations of the technical processes for a better synergized link amongst teams.
• Manages the entire project portfolio and provide appropriate communication to management and stakeholders.

Job Descriptions

• Providing leadership to all technical staff in the company’s areas of operation
• Responsible for the short and long-range planning of corporate program/project, including annual engineering budget preparation and oversight; management, planning
• Ensure that Project Engineering activities are properly implemented such as:
  • Project planning, design, Implementation, close-out. (to include compilation of Design Data Books comprising engineering calculations, drawings, method statements, planning charts and implementation procedures), Specification & estimates.
  • Procurement (to include preparation of project Bill of Materials).
  • Meter Readings
  • Technical Reports
• Direct, coordinate and approve the work of engineering and construction; ensure compliance with (HSE) safety standards, including plan check, inspection and zoning matters; approve plans and specifications.
• Designing, implementation and monitoring of efficient operational systems and strategies.
• Development of Project justification and initiation of project for Management's approval and assigning a Project Manager for the project.
• Preparation and submission of all technical bids including ensuring successful follow up of bids to include:
  • Bid Planning
  • Development of Scopes of Work
  • Production of Execution Plan
  • Estimating
  • CTR Production
• Proposal Formatting and Collation
• Prepare and review bid request packages; review bids and proposals and make recommendations; review contract change proposals.
• Accountable for Engineering Services systems, records and registers, to include:
  • Ensuring Engineering Folder / File Management
  • Maintaining Engineering Services Inquiry Register
  • Maintaining Engineering Services Project Register

Monitoring and Reporting of Project Time-Writing:

• Lead multifunctional review sessions including Technical, Business and Customer Support staff to troubleshoot problematic projects and generate ideas to achieve cost and time efficient deployment of customers’ solutions.
• Provide staff assistance, program and project management over highly complex projects and issues; assist in the preparation and management of division budgets and expenditures.
• Participates and directs long and short-term plans, goals and objectives, for the enigineering unit.
• Supervise company’s everyday operational and technical activities and ensure that they run smoothly, achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Analyzes complex issues and problems related to engineering and building inspection, evaluates alternatives, and develops and recommends effective courses of action.
• Reviews and analyzes highly complex information and data, and prepares analytical, statistical and financial reports and surveys and makes recommendations to management.
• Responsible for business area development, through direct client contact and meetings, with particular focus on target customers as defined within the business plan.
• Assist the MD with designing and implementing strategic plans and directives required for the overall growth of the company and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance of division records, legal documents and files.
• Assists with the troubleshooting of equipment problems.
• Design and manage cost saving solutions & Timely service response/delivery to clients.
• Training/development of subordinates.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management.
• Perform any other task as indicated by the Head of Operations and Technical or the Managing Director

Job Requirement
Educational level:

• B.Sc/HND in Engineering related field. MBA /Masters in Finance related courses will be an added advantage.
• Working experience required:
• Minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience (with not less than 4 years in Oil, Gas and Energy marketing).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, parallel projects with full oversight and control of project elements scope time cost quality, multi-functional resources and risk

Skills Required:

• Proficient in use of MS Office suites, Auto cad & Internet and email.
• Financial/numerical skills.
• Project management skills
• Other certifications: Professional courses in Engineering/Finance/Project Management related will be added advantage.