Ongoing Recruitment at RusselSmith Group

Job Reference Code: RS-OP-006
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contractor
Functional Area: Customer Relations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules in conjunction with the Departmental H.O.D and Projects Manager; plan, direct and assign duties for rope access project personnel; schedule and meet project schedules.
• Train rope access employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Recruit, hire and train operations employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervises the inspection of all Rope Access equipment and gears; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the Departmental H.O.D
• Oversees the updating and maintenance of inventory control database. Tracks and monitors all rope access gears and related equipments and devices.
• Ensures all rope access gears and relative equipments and devices are calibrated as at when due.
• Liaising with IRATA on certification and other related matters.
• Assist with developing project schedules in conjunction with the Operations Manager; tabulate project schedules.
• Scheduling of meetings as it relates to the department.
• Oversees the updating of departmental policies and procedures as required.
• Carry out and generate information research as maybe required.
• Oversee and supervise all functions with relations to rope access systems i.e. receiving of components, inventory control and interim quality checks; assures compliance with all regulations and good code of practice of IRATA.
• Completion of assigned work projects; Conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation, IRATA Certification Scheme; Demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of levels 1, 2 and 3; and has a comprehensive knowledge of advances rescue techniques.
• Troubleshoots any rope access project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the H.O.D Operations or Operations Manager.
• Communication and liaison with IRATA, including completion of quarterly returns, IRATA certification and other related matters.
• Keeping rope access procedures up to date and compliant with current IRATA requirements on an ongoing and at least annual basis.
• Acts as designated technical authority for all rope access systems related operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Years of Experience:

• 2-5 years

Skills Required:

• Relevant valid certifications (IRATA, NDT etc)
• Certified IRATA Level 3 technician with over 10years and above of related experience
• At least ASNT Level 2 Certification in LT, UT, MPI etc is desirable.
• Must be fully competent, conversant and have a strong working knowledge of rope access systems and inspections troubleshooting
• Good project management skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communications skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Quality control-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors team and company work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security-actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good leadership and reasoning skills.

Educational Qualification

• A university degree with a major in Science or Engineering preferred/ desirable or relevant journeyman experience

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Job Reference Code: RS-FS-001
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Functional Area: Customer Relations

Summary of Functions

• Responsible for providing assistance to company Executive Management and performing a variety of administrative, office and clerical functions.
• Provide administrative assistance to Executive Management and other officers as required or as requested
• Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments for Executive Management
• Responsible for maintaining the department’s File Management System
• Taking both electronic, mails and telephone messages for Executive Management and relaying to concerned person.
• Conduct information research, business research, surveys and gather information on requested topics as assigned on behalf of Executive Management.
• Make arrangements and assist with Executive Management Meetings, Conferences and Board Of Directors Meetings.
• Managing Executive Management’s daily, weekly and monthly diary itineraries
• Assist in implementing and updating office policies and procedures including scheduling appointments, processing mail, answering phones and ordering supplies.
• Maintains the company’s records and file management system.
• Assist in the coordination of all travel arrangements for the company; research and make flight, hotel, car rental and company car reservations in accordance with company policies and to obtain most economical and efficient travel.
• Create travel itinerary and schedules in accordance with authorized travel requests.
• Receive, sort and forward incoming mail and coordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (DHL, FedEx etc.)
• Assist with coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments. Initiate shipments for products, replacement parts and/or for correcting errors (shortages, wrong item shipped, etc.)
• Provide administrative assistance to the other departments as required or requested.
• Performs other duties as required or as assigned.

Years of Experience:

• 0-2 years.

Skills Required

• Good reasoning ability is important.
• Good team spirit and project management skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills
• Good problem solving skills and initiative
• Good relational and customer service skills
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
• Good reasoning skills; communication skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools
• Quality control - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety & security - actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Document Control - Reviewing and keeping records of transaction of sale and purchase goods and services

Educational Qualification

• A good university first Degree or journeyman experience is required.

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Job Reference Code: RS-SS-
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Functional Area: Operations

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Establishes project procedures and prepares project execution plan including scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, risk register for the MD’s review and approval.
  • Develops work plans associated with projects, and is accountable for the timely delivery of projects in line with approved schedules and budgets.
  • Act as company representative and play a technical role in contract negotiations.
  • Monitors adherence to project schedule and budget.
  • Advises and interfaces with suppliers and sub-contractors in resolving project/equipment schedule and quality issues and initiates corrective action as required.
  • Ensures that customer, HSE and quality management queries and issues are proactively addressed.
  • Engages and informs Management and customer representatives on timely and accurate project information and status updates. Provide a responsive and technically robust solution to project issues
  • Interfaces and initiates discussion with customers regarding work scope and out-of-scope issues.
  • Manages activities of multi-discipline and multi-location project team.
  • Manages the human resource functions of assigned team including, providing input to development, manpower planning and resourcing, role reviews and performance appraisals.
  • Engages team in process improvement initiatives and coaching and counseling team as appropriate.
  • Schedule and monitor subsea maintenance and have a thorough understanding all subsea operations. Conduct periodic research and study on subsea services and equipment, market trends and industry changes
  • Provides technical and engineering support and guidance to offshore or onsite teams.
  • Plan and design production and testing of subsea control systems
  • Train subsea engineers on specific project requirement; conduct safety orientations and meetings; ensures that policies and procedures are established, properly documented and strictly adhered to.
  • Maintaining customer relationships and sponsoring interaction to obtain more projects.
  • Ensures regular equipment integration tests are carried out before project mobilization
  • Management of all subsea work scopes related to an asset, including the management of contractors/suppliers for the work scope.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to subordinate engineers
  • Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
  • Total responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the ROV system. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Company’s Safe Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure that the ROV, support equipment and crew are competent to undertake the tasks required.
  • Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and filed as required by the work scope and Quality Assurance System.
  • Ensure communications with the offshore project engineers/technicians are conducted daily. Assist in the preparation of all required documentation.
  • Ensure that operations are run in a professional and cost effective manner.
  • Continual assessment and training of all team members and informing the Management and O&HPM of any short comings in team members and recommendations for future training.
  • Conduct all activities within the Quality and Safety Management Policies and Procedure.
  • Maintain a positive attitude to all operations and represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, in particular when in contact with Clients/customers.
  • Be receptive to any marketing opportunities which may arise offshore or onshore and immediately pass to the Business Sales Team any information with regard to additional/variation or future work opportunities.
• Operational Management:
  • Maintain close liaison with Client’s Representation, OIM and Safety Representative.
  • Brief all relevant personnel prior to every dive and ensure the safe navigation of the ROV during other subsea operations, in order to prevent entanglement.
  • Terminate any operation if, for any reason, it is considered unsafe to continue.
  • Ensure that each dive tape and daily documentation is correctly completed and cross reference.
  • Safety Monitoring, Compliance & Adherence:
  • Ensure safety meetings are conducted as laid down in the Safe Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure the safety of all personnel and equipment.
  • Ensure that all relevant personnel are fully aware of the Safe Operating Procedures concerning relevant ROV and support equipment.
  • Ensure regular safety inspections / meetings are carried out as per Company procedures.
  • Ensure Risk Assessments are carried out for all activities.
  • Ensure all near misses, incidents and accidents are reported.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Involved in selecting, assembling, installing, operating, and testing of subsea systems equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition and meets all the relevant safety standards.
  • Develop a maintenance schedule for all subsea project equipment; and monitor that the maintenance and repairs are carried out as at defined standards and timelines.
  • Maintain the Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and support equipment.
  • Ensure that all preventative maintenance and repair work is logged and filed as per the Company’s Quality System and Operations Manual.
  • Carry out servicing and maintenance of the ROV and associated equipment as required.
• Assessment & Training:
  • Assist in the training of crew members in relation to each grade’s job description and competency standard. This includes, but is not limited to, all aspects of the ROV system, operation, maintenance, piloting, safe operating procedures, and data recording and general operational requirements.
  • Assist in the assessment of crew experience and competency levels in relation to each grade’s job description and competency standard.
  • Coordinate and participate in the Company’s appraisal scheme by providing written evaluations of crew members to the O&HPM Department.
• System Modifications:
  • Promote and facilitate any technical developments or suggestions that will enhance the overall technical and operational capabilities of the ROV system.
  • Implement and organize any approved modifications to the system, ensuring all changes are fully documented and included in the manual.
• Inventory Management:
  • Ensure the ROV system inventory is kept up to date and maintained as per the Offshore Inventory Control System.
  • Ensure that all necessary spare parts are available and fit for purpose and that any faulty units are returned onshore promptly with correct documentation.
  • Familiar with and maintain awareness of the current requirements and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with specific procedures.
  • Ensure own safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk.
• Relationship Management:
  • Conduct pre-dive briefings with Client.
  • Maintain liaison with the Diving Superintendent and the Vessel Captain during joint operations.
  • Keep Clients informed of any observations or incidents which may be considered abnormal.
• Departmental Reports- Oversee and review the required departmental reports and presentations.:
• Provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support.
• General coordination and supervision of the department’s deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Years of Experience

• 5-10 years

Skills Required

• At least 8 years and above years in subsea oil & gas experience
• Experience with relevant ROV Operations
• Possess current certificates for all operation areas as per OGUK and other relevant guidelines.
• Conversant with the requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Standard
• Advanced Subsea Engineering Certificate
• International diving certification
• Good communication skills.
• Marine engineer STCW III/2, or alternatively certified mechanic with Subsea experience
• String analytical and problem solving skills.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies and general Subsea services
• Good interpersonal skills and time management skills
• Good team spirit skills
• Experience in working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment
• Good reasoning skills. Ability to adapt quickly
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within an organization
• Ability to discuss & present complex strategic topics at a senior management level
• Good project management and organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Document Control - Reviewing and keeping records of transaction of sale and purchase goods and services

Educational Qualification

• University, College or Industry Education and/or training in Engineering will be an added advantage.