Methods Engineer – C&P at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

SERVICE DIMENSIONS

• More than 105 staff within the C&P Division; plus 420 UNISUP users of the supply chain module (MM)
• Producing at least 30 Affiliate Monthly KPIs in addition to weekly and monthly divisional reporting and up to 20 internal and external Audits and Controls per annum in conjunction with crossfunctional teams/HQ.
• Several C&P Business Tools including UNISUP, Excel, ARIBA, NIPEX and Power Point
• Training to relevant Tools:
• - SAP (150 Man-hours/annum)
• - E-sourcing tool (200 Man-hours/annum + More than 90 vendors)
• - General support (100 Man-hours/annum)
• Create and or update approx. - 7 work instructions per annum

ACTIVITIES

• The Job holder adheres to the H3SEQ rules
• Be in constant alignment with H3SE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or avoid pollution
• Participate actively in H3SE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of H3SE plans
• Support for Supply Chain tools and systems
• Support a functional Hotline and ensure the resolution of various problems and issues arising from the appropriation of C&P tools.
• Create and maintain a list of contact members in the User Departments and ensure this list is updated regularly
• Suggest and propose regular revision of user manuals, procedures and work instructions pertaining to the use of SC Tools
• Coordinate and ensure the regular training and support for external Suppliers on the e-sourcing tool and NIPEX platforms
• Suggest and propose the delivery of Requests for Assistance (e.g. MTKs) for incidents or challenges requiring CC-SAP or other external assistance
• Test and validate under custody of Performance & Tools Manager new solutions and upgrades of Supply Chain (SC) tools,
• Participate in all specific actions (e.g. data cleaning) related to SC tools which can have impacts on SC processes Training, appropriation and controls
• Suggest and prepare after SAP Lead User’s approval all requests for modifications to profiles, reference users or permissions in respect of SC Tools so as to ensure segregation of duties in SAP.
• Coordinate and ensure the regular (re)training of users of all SC Tools and in particular, the training and induction of new users so as to ensure the optimal appropriation and use of these tools.
• Perform regular controls to continuously improve the level of appropriation of SC tools so as to improve affiliates performance in ASAP and related audits (e.g. SOX audits)
• Front Line contact for IS systems
• Monitor the general evolution of new technologies and their potential for process improvements
• Check out and prepare resolution for all queries regarding Tools within TUNC Supply Chain

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• The level of activity in the affiliate, the growth of the CPNC Division and other ongoing challenges requires a comprehensive suite of software system to support Supply Chain activities. These include UNISUP, AGORA, e-sourcing, NIPEX and Excel (Power BI)
• There are approximately 420 Users of the UNISUP Supply Chain module. These users are distributed across several locations and sites and it is the responsibility of the Tools and Support
• Engineer to ensure Users attain proper appropriation.
• Equally, the Tools and Support Engineer should be able to provide adequate support for UNISUP and other SC tools
• An important aspect of the activity relates to capacity to train and obtain User’s attention, the
• Tools and Support Engineer must therefore have tuition and diplomatic capabilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To accurately represent business requirements and the configuration of affiliates business processes in the system
• To be responsible for quality delivery of all training and appropriation related to SC Tools
• To act as liaison between the UNISUP Coordination, the UNISUP MM users and SC Business Process Owner
• To be the Champion for all SC software solutions within the SC business of the affiliate including synergies with other business entity.
• To validate the district’s position on C&P SC tools.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Data Audit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Package
• Proficiency in BI Reporting (Power BI)
• Demonstrable commitment to excellence, respect for deadlines, team spirit and good communication skills
• Result oriented.
• Have very good notions in training techniques and a good dose of diplomacy
• The position is essential in the COMPANY organization in terms of meeting User requirements and deadlines.
• Managing purchasing processes delivering best quality in time and at the optimal cost for the affiliate
• To improve purchasing practices, procedures and reference documentation
• To train and assist local members of his/her team, and when possible other local staff
• Always ensure that Purchases are made with the best possible compromise between, lead time, value and quality

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Second-Class university degree in Engineering, Business or a Supply Chain discipline plus 3 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Very good knowledge of C&P SC tools including UNISUP, Planning tools, e-sourcing tools & NipeX, in addition to other Business & Computing tools
• Computer literacy is mandatory and paramount on and off the job,
• Microsoft EXCEL Proficiency is highly important and job holder must be able to write Macros.
• Must have risk-based audit experience.
• Must be able to perform financial and non-financial audit.
• Must be able to facilitate LEAN Methodology
• Must have Microsoft Power Point presentation Proficiency.