Career Opportunities at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited

Objective

• Ensure internal systems and business processes are compliant with all statutory rules and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Interface with the business units to ensure controls are fully embedded in the design of all business processes and systems.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document the process
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Perform spot checks and periodic audit reviews of the established internal control system to ensure the continuous integrity of the control system and propose value-added recommendations to improve the system.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor Management’s interventions
• Support the engagement of all stakeholders with knowledge sharing/information regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Qualifications / Experience / Key Competencies

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting or related fields plus ICAN or ACCA.
• Minimum of 4 years experience. (Experience in an Audit firm is a plus).
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement and communication skills.

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Objective:            To provide support in formulation and its adjustment to meet targeted manufacturers’ guidelines and Quality Assurance of all functions

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Receive, label and analyze crude extract samples
• Design and execute laboratory testing according to industry standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.
• Conduct samples and experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods .
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions .
• Ensures quality of work through quality assurance testing and documentation, and analysis.
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Performs routine to complex and corrective maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment; and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure full compliant of all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Manage all laboratory inventories

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• First degree in Biology, Chemistry, or relevant field.
• 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Related experience in gas chromatography and industrial laboratory.
• Previous experience in Material inventory management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organization skills. Good communication and teamwork skills

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Reporting to: Retail Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Lagos: Lagos, Nigeria

key Responsibilities:

• Manage retail finance operations and records for assigned retail station(s).
• Review , evaluate and collate retail sales reports from locations.
• Perform retail stations’ reconciliations-cash and non-cash.
• Record retail transactions into the accounting system-ERP.
• Support to resolve financial disputes raised by the forecourt sales teams
• Identify and resolve retail finance issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
• Supporting the Retail Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required

Qualification/ Experience/ Skills

• 1st Degree in Finance related fields
• Higher qualification will be added advantage.
• Professional qualification in accounting: ACA, ACCA etc.
• 2-5 Years Post qualification experience (experience in the Downstream oil sector will be an advantage)
• Self- motivated, a team player, dedicated, diligent and dutiful.
• Candidate must possess thorough knowledge of bank reconciliation exercise including POS transactions, good understanding of accounting treatment of inter-company transactions and other activities of related entities etc.

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Objective:            Manage and ensure efficient standard operating practice , business goal achievement and compliance of all Lube Plant operations and activities.

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Responsible to translate company strategic visions to improve and achieve production targets and efficient utilization of all assets.
• Manage the entire plant activities in alignment with business objective – efficient maintenance of plant equipment, people and environmental safety, people work management and warehousing accountability.
• Advisory responsibility and overview for product formulation to match sales and business needs.
• Manage and design the production processes to ensure best practices and achievement of organizational and team goal.
• Responsible to manage an efficient production and stock accountability (Raw materials and finished goods)
• Responsible for generating half yearly/yearly production forecast , raw material requirement and plant operational budgets
• Overall responsibility to identify, manage, reduce and resolve all production blocking issues/processes.
• Manage business capacity and efficiency improvement through identifying/implementing necessary projects that aligns with business objectives.
• Act as contact with all internal and external stakeholders on business , communication, development and management.
• Provide leadership and support for employee development, training, and career growth.
• Manage vendor identification/development and coordination.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• First degree in Mechanical/Production or Chemical Engineering
• Professional membership in engineering (COREN or NSE ) is a requirement
• Second Degree Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• A minimum of 10 years experiences in core engineering production/manufacturing industry; with at least 5 years managerial experience.
• High level knowledge of safety, quality and business process management.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skill.

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Objective:            Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and service of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures used within the plant.

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Maintain (test, inspect, adjust) and repair line equipment proactively in line with approved maintenance targets to assure of line efficiency, equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.
• Ensure conformance with environmental and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance or replacement activities.
• Responsible to tests, maintain and repair all measuring, recording and other mechanical equipment/instruments to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Remove defective instruments from system, decontaminate, disassemble, and clean and reassemble instruments, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
• Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
• Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
• Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with EMS/OHSAS/QMS and other statutory/organizational requirements.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with professional mechanical/engineering certification
• 6 – 10 years of relevant work experience in maintenance field of a hydraulic systems
• Experience in a maintenance / construction engineering role in the oil and gas industry
• General knowledge of the equipment, methods and processes used in the oil industry
• Knowledge of computer skills, good communication and organizational skills.
• Fully conversant with Mechanical safety rules
• Ability to be a self starter with minimum supervision and team player

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Objective:            To ensure technical efficiency, maintenance processes and sustained operations of all electrical equipment and systems for optimize asset integrity.

Location:              Lagos, Nigeria (Onsite)

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Plan and schedule maintenance of Plant electrical systems and machinery including transformers, Ring Main Units, switch gears, etc. and ensure all electrical maintenance work is done in a safe work environment, following all applicable safety regulations.
• Assembling evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Involved in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instruction for all Electrical related activities/ Processes and oversee its implementation.
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Constructing and fabricating parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, storage batteries, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical, electromechanical and electronic parts of machinery and equipment.
• Test solid-state circuitry to determine defective components in analog and digital equipment along with defective parts replacement.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare schedules and coordinate activities with varied electrical divisions and sections.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• Not less than bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (With professional certification/membership in COREN)
• 6 – 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience to work under air supplied breathing equipment to operate valves, pumps and compressor.
• A good knowledge of relevant electrical operations, procedures and practices, especially in Lube manufacturing.
• Fully conversant with Electrical safety rules
• Ability to be a self starter with minimum supervision and team player.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

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Objective:            Responsible for managing production and blending activities and ensuring optimal raw materials utilization. The Production Manager leads and develops the people and processes associated with multiple manufacturing areas or value streams. Develops and ensures the achievement of manufacturing goals related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale.

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Plans and schedules workflow for blending and filling operations of the plant
• Supervises the production of various grades of lubricant in different pack sizes
• Coordinates quality control activities and ensures process/material flow improvement.
• Product formulation and participates in product development and other related activities.
• Interfaces with Laboratory, base oil unit,………etc accounts on various plant operations.
• Identification, sourcing and procurement of Lubricant additives for annual blending requirement.
• Coordinates HSE and housekeeping activities in the plant and acts as ERP production administrator for the plant.
• Ensures optimum utilization of all filling lines and ensure proper stock accounting for all transactions.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors, and blending supervisor.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• 1st degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering with professional mechanical/engineering certification
• Minimum of eight (8) years plant operations related experience
• Experience in a manufacturing/ construction engineering role in the oil and gas industry
• General knowledge of the equipment, methods and processes used in the oil industry
• Knowledge of computer skills, good communication and organizational skills.
• Fully conversant with Mechanical safety rules
• Excellent leadership and technical skillsets and must be a computer literate.

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Objective:            Responsible for managing production and blending activities and ensuring optimal raw materials utilization. The Production Manager leads and develops the people and processes associated with multiple manufacturing areas or value streams. Develops and ensures the achievement of manufacturing goals related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale.

Main Key Responsibilities: –

• Manage the blending activities for all productions – Blending, packaging, Stock management and quality control.
• Act as a member of the pre-production team to advice on blending formulations.
• Communicate expected performance results and ensure pertinent production information is disseminated effectively to all shift personnel in a timely manner.
• Review the daily production reports, tracking and reporting down time and blends completed.
• Ensure the Standard Operating Procedures accurately represent the process in place and are being followed consistently.
• Ensures correct sampling of blends and follow up with Laboratory on test status.
• Ensures that the plant is cleaned regularly, spill is curtailed to the barest minimum at all time.
• Manage the business records and utilization of all blending related inventories (Quality & Quantity)\

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a lubricant blending and packaging operations
• General knowledge of the equipment, methods and processes used in the oil industry
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Fully conversant with all safety guideline