RFID Systems Material Specialist at Weatherford

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Managed Presured Drilling/Completions
Reports to: Completions Operations Manager

Job Summary

• The RFID Systems Material Specialist is responsible for overseeing the entire procurement scope of RFID materials and will be responsible for managing and overseeing all assets and inventory function of the RFTD Systemwhich is to be used for the single trip upper and lower completions deployment.
• This is a new technology that will be used for the first time in Nigeria to reduce OPEX such as rig time, operational risks and so on, to provide an intervention less technology that eliminates wash pipe.

Key Responsibilities

• The RFID SystemsM.aterial Specialist is responsible forLocal projectmanagement, ensuring direct sale products are delivered to the client and that all physical transactions are mirrored systematically to facilitate the billing process and within CAPEX/budget constraints.
• Apply unconventional buying techniques for special projects as approved by management, not deviating from the procurement policy
• Coordinate the logistics of internal order placement of RFID tools with Weatherford manufacturing plants
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers of RFID tools and negotiate best pricing structure
• Coordinate and communicate regularupdates to Countiy Operations on status of shipments
• Constant monitoring of orders & Oil Well RFID materials arriving at various freight agents’ warehousing facilities
• Tracking the status ofshipniénts, chasing carriers to ensure on-time delivery and engage with the various support functions to ensure that orders are correct, receipted, paid, and delivered and invoiced to the customer on time to recognize the projected revenue
• Arrange logistic formalities: preparing shipping invoices, applying Tariffcoding, preshipment inspections (Coteena, SOS, BIVAC) approving draft shipping document and obtaining freight quotes for Country Manager’s approval
• Initiate key RFP’s and supervise the management ofsupplier contracts
• Address cost savings measures and effectively increase competitiveness by removing waste from the purchasing process
• Train, develop, mentor a team of national Engineers and Operators such that they are competent in sourcing and managing the purchase of Oil Well RFID related technologies

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of a Dcgree or HND level qualification in Engineering
• RFID Certifications will be an added advantage
• JDE & Zychus Training will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the oil & gas industry
• Experience in Oil & Gas procurement and logistics purposes
• Proven trackrecord in the procurement ofoil & gas RFID Technology equipment
• Strong knowledge of the RFID Equipment
• Must he familiar with JD Edwards and Zychus tools
• Assets & Inventory knowledge is strongly required
• Minimum of 8 years in Oil & Gas Field with 2 years in Oil & Gas RFID Technology Equipment Procurement