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Job Purpose

• The Contract and Claim Engineer shall provide support to project teams with regards to Contract Management.
• He/She shall ensure Proper Claim management is in place for each of the projects and package with adequate negotiation strategy in case of claim.
• He/She may be delegated the claim negotiations on behalf of project when relevant, making sure the interest of Company and project is privileged.

Job Responsibilties
Build Company’s Project Management System:

• Provide support to define the method & tools related to contract management, claims and disputes management.
• Participate in definition methods for the entity (Contract toolbox, Competence requirement for contract engineers, expertise requirement, evaluation quiz).
• Communicate, explain and raise awareness on the methods and tools, and contractual rigorousness.

Control the contract management of the portfolio and prepare for Claim:

• Provide guidance in identifying potential change orders and claims.
• Assist the project in drafting correspondences and notices to Contractors.
• Analysis and review of existing Claims: provide support to projects for existing Claims and corresponding resolution (contracts execution phase / close out phase).
• Provide higher understanding and recommendations for building the Claim dossiers / corresponding settlement.

Provide expertise to projects:

• When relevant may act as Contract engineer for some designated projects.
• Coach the contract engineers of the entity and Projects Portfolio (Assistance, advice, training),
• Provide dedicated support during CFT or claim negotiation, Tender evaluation
• Provide support to the project to build ad Hoc Decision support dossier for Contract Committee or VO approval
• Help project to navigate within HQ or the affiliate making sure internal stakeholders are well informed and consulted as required.

Improve and learn from experience:

• Contribute continuously to Contracts REX/Lessons Learnt consolidation.
• For each of the dossiers, starting by screening the existing REX and when completing a dossier preparing main lessons learnt to be shared with other contract engineers and to be archived.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Contract and procurement professional preferably in energy sector
• Professional Experience (number of years): 20
• Experience within project (number of years): 15
• Very Good understanding of all aspects of the project: planning, time impact, quantum, costs, risk management, project management, technical, local content.
• Essential personnel management skills (Teamwork, communication, coordination, delegation).

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JOB SUMMARY 

•  The Principal Exploration Geoscientist will carry out integrated geological and geophysical interpretation of subsurface data leading to the identification and maturation of prospects for drilling and development strategies in order to populate the portfolio as well as grow reserves bases.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and analyze geological and geophysical data and project databases.Carry out detailed subsurface geological and geophysical evaluation to identify, mature and propose economically attractive exploration prospects and development opportunities for drilling. 
• Carry out integrated technical appraisals and risk assessments of prospects and new opportunities. 
• Define and plan for additional specialist studies in support of opportunity identification and evaluation to reduce risks and uncertainties. 
• Carry out resources volume and reserve evaluation of exploration assets and field appraisals. 
• Carry out detailed geological, geophysical and development studies, including well reservoir management, for appraisal opportunities. 
• Maximize field extension and development to increase reserves and recovery. 
• Contribute to integrated geological studies of the reservoirs to optimize field development plans. 
• Contribute to the efficient well design and plans to reduce drilling risks by providing an accurate prognosis of geological information/ boundaries, well delivery strategies and potential drilling hazards for the effective management of operations. 
• Propose and hold reviews of prospects for drilling before execution including a robust Quality Well Delivery process and provide advice during drilling for effective cost management. 
• Ensure recommendations and action points arising from the Quality Assurance/ Quality Control process are implemented. 
• Evaluate new oil and gas exploration basins and plays for new business and portfolio growth. 
• Plan, implement, coordinate and supervise the acquisition of geological and geophysical data, including new seismic acquisition and processing/ reprocessing. 
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Principal Exploration Geoscientist position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities. 
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Subsurface Development. 

EDUCATIONAL & JOB REQUIREMENT

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field. 
• Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field. 
• PhD in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field will be an advantage. 

Experience 

• 16 - 20 years’ experience in a principal or managerial geoscience/subsurface maturation studies position in an exploration and production company. 
•  At least 6 years of leading a multidisciplinary subsurface team. 

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies 

• Knowledge and Technical capabilities/ expertise in subsurface evaluation disciplines/techniques (geological, geophysical, Petroleum Engineering and specialist studies), with experience integrated evaluation of assets. 
•  Working knowledge of Petroleum Engineering data sets, well planning and drilling processes.