Project Engineer at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking to employ a Project Engineer to oversee its projects in the oil and gas sector as well as provide technical support to the Business Development team in relevant areas of bid and tender management.

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing EPC projects from the proposal stage, planning, execution, control, construction, startup all the way through to handing over of projects successfully to clients as turnkey solutions.
• The candidate will also be expected to provide input and guidance in technical tender preparations and other relevant support for business development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure project objectives are met including cost, schedule, and scope by managing the development, design and execution of assigned projects in accordance with specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Ensure accurate schedule and cost reporting of assigned projects, including estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Responsible for strong change management control and responsible for negotiating with internal and external partners on all changes to the job in accordance with procedures
• Supervise procurement processes to successfully obtain complete and high quality products on time
• Review bids and make recommendations to clients for award
• Manage and track performance of engineering team
• Proactively manage project risks and facilitate safety and constructability reviews
• Manage and track performance of Engineering, Procurement and Construction
• Communicate and resolve technical and commercial issues as related to project objectives
• Successfully communicate with internal and external partners, including maintenance, operations, inspectors, engineers, designers, document control, accounting, procurement, logistics, construction, operations, project controls, executives and all other departments
• Report to and liaise with corporate office in Houston Texas to communicate continuously in oral and periodical written reports.
• Travel to various national and international locations for project executions, business development and other related corporate endeavours

Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university; PE, PMP or master's degree is a plus
• Practical experience in oil and gas projects (onshore or offshore)
• Offshore project management experience
• Project management certification will be an added advantage.
• Membership of COREN will also be an advantage.
• 7 - 8 years relevant experience with at least three in a project management environment in the oil and gas sector
• Self-motivated, knows how to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to safety, health, environmental and quality assurance emphasizing this perspective in their own work and in the work of others.
• Uses fact based, structured decision-making process to initiate and support appropriate actions.
• Knows how to effectively exchange information, instructions, and ideas within own work group and with other cross-functional groups.
• Strong commercial judgment and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills (communication and presentation skills – ability to present/communicate complex concepts concisely)
• Ability to communicate with influence and quickly build credible relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to solve tough problems promptly.

Salary
Attractive.