Job Openings at Willers Solutions Limited

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Job Objectives

• Performance and Quality: The end result of a project must fit the purpose for which it was intended
• Budget: The project must be completed without exceeding the authorized expenditure.
• Time to Completion: Actual progress has to match or beat planned progress. All significant stages of the project must take place no later than their specified dates, to result in total completion on or before the planned finish date.

Responsibilities

• Establishing scope, charter, and budget
• Identifying and managing resources, priorities, risks and project schedule
• Maintaining, monitoring and tracking tasks, milestones, and deliverables
• Effective guidance and communication with project team
• Vendor management and liaison to include contract negotiations and change order management
• Developing communication plans and protocols
• Obtaining approval from and providing updates to project owners, upper management, and a Change Management Committee on project progress and team performance
• Responsible for cost and time control of projects
• Responsible for overseeing and adopting all QA/QC and HSE procedures
• Providing feedback on team
• Managing and facilitating conflict with vendors, stakeholders, and project teams
• Managing and facilitating effective relationships amongst project stakeholders and team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field.
• An advanced degree in Business/Management/Finance/Construction Management or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Professional Project Management Certification is desirable
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in project management for major technical projects in the oil & gas Construction industry
• Charting a clear, consistent direction for the project and building a cohesive, productive team from disparate subgroups
• Defining a clear scope of work in an environment where requirements are changing, uncertain, or ambiguous
• Allowing the team members to focus on productive work by shielding them from unreasonable external demands
• Managing “external” environment to ensure a clear scope of work is presented to the project team
• Keeping the team intact in the face of a competitive market place
• Meeting and beating an aggressive budget and schedule
• Experience leading and managing diverse technical teams
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution and successfully analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Solid presentation and facilitation skills
• Project management tools: scope definition and management, resource scheduling, milestones, dependencies.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@willerssolutions.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspect of factory management including production line, engineering, raw materials planning, Sales Operation, Personnel and productivity management.
• Planning, formulating, organizing, controlling and directing Plant operations, production and technical activities, B2B &B2C customers sales operation and forecast to deliver efficient return on investment and overall company goal
• Ensure electrical and mechanical equipment and associate system performances are capable of Meeting business needs.
• Executing factory manufacturing strategies plan and ensure effectual adoption of new program and policies, providing training in order to meet improved requirements.
• Ensure product effectively satisfies the quality standard ordered by the clients, enforcing quality Control programs.
• Ensure effective maintenance of technical equipments, safety rules and standard in all division.
• Collaborate with sales agents, vendors and financial division to ensure the successful run of receiving and shipping schedule.
• Manages technical resources within budget, for maintenance, production and projects schedule.
• Provides technical planning and scheduling for development, design and system integration.
• Ensuring that the products effectively meet quality standard.

Requirements

• A first degree in Mechanical / Electrical or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Professional / post graduate qualifications
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience in a Power company with at least 2 years in managerial capacity.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

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Reports To: Managing Director
Division / Dept: Admin and Human Resources

Job Summary

• To champion the realization of the company’s human capital management strategy by ensuring the development and implementation of best-in-class HR practices, policies and procedures.
• To ensure the provision of timely and efficient support services to the company by coordinating and overseeing the general administration of support functions (facilities, logistics and security), and ensuring cost effective sourcing and distribution of necessary office support resources.

Direct Reports:

• Human Resources Manager, Manpower Planning & Recruitment Manager, Project Coordinator, Training & Development Coordinator, Admin Manager, Security Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Participate and provide input into the articulation of the Company’s business strategy and overall goals and objectives.
• Oversee the articulation of the division strategy.
• Demonstrate ownership of, and communicate the division strategy to subordinates ensuring clear understanding of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Approve, coordinate and monitor the execution of the division’s operational plans and programs.
• Ensure synergy and collaboration in interdepartmental activities and communication to facilitate effective and smooth running of the division.
• Provide broad guidelines for the articulation and documentation of operational policies and procedures as it relates to HR, Facilities Maintenance, Operations and Security.
• Oversee the planning and forecasting of the Company’s manpower requirements including tracking and monitoring of the organization structure.
• Champion the development and effective implementation of the Company’s recruitment strategies to identify and select best talent to meet the Company’s manpower needs.
• Oversee the design and implementation of appropriate compensation and benefits strategies to enable the company attract and retain the best talents.
• Champion the definition of the performance and career management strategy in line with the overall corporate strategy and best practices and ensure its translation into efficient and effective operational practices and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of the company’s performance management system to ensure it is objective, equitable, transparent and merit driven.
• Articulate the organization’s training and development, and compensation strategy and monitor implementation to ensure strategic objectives are met.
• Ensure the development and effective implementation of HR policies and procedures (including grievance resolution, succession planning policies) in line with leading local and international practices.
• Foster a conducive working climate by building and maintaining proactive relationships with employee / labour unions / share holder representatives to understand and manage their needs / concerns.
• Plan and coordinate facilities / infrastructure requirements of the Company.
• Ensure the development and implementation of facilities acquisition and maintenance policies, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate the implementation of all facilities projects.
• Ensure the provision of adequate facilities and office services.
• Oversee the distribution and management of facilities and utilities company-wide.
• Oversee the timely and effective administration of general administration services.
• Oversee and coordinate the provision of adequate travel/ transport logistics support.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of security and risk management strategy and framework that maximises safety of the Company’s personnel and assets.
• Ensure adequate security of Company’s personnel, property and assets.
• Coordinate and oversee overall security requirements of the Company’s facilities and staff.
• Ensure security policies and procedures are developed, disseminated and implemented.
• Monitor and ensure continuous effectiveness/efficiency of the Company’s security systems.
• Ensure periodic dissemination of and training on security policies and procedures company-wide to increase/promote security awareness among staff.
• Prepare relevant strategy papers for the Board of Directors’ consideration.
• Keep abreast of developments and innovations in human capital management, security management and office administration and update the Company’s relevant processes and procedures as required.
• Oversee the development of the division’s budget and monitor its implementation.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the division’s activities.
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports on activities.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the division and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage the human and material resources of the division to optimize performance and enhance output.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

Requirements

• First degree in any discipline.
• MBA or relevant professional certification.
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience
• Knowledge of strategic concepts human management standards, policies, and process.
• Good understanding of employee, industrial relations, collective bargaining including an appreciation/understanding of the dynamics of the Nigerian society and labour market.

Skills:

• Appreciation of risk management and loss prevention standards and practices
• Appreciation of property and maintenance contracts
• Good understanding of building specifications and requirement
• Appreciation of property negotiations/ contracting and management
• Working knowledge of security requirements for technical and non-technical facilities with an appreciation of leading security techniques, approaches and concepts.
• Knowledge of the power industry
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various policies, issues and solutions
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage teams effectively
• Ability to effectively manage organizational change
• Excellent networking, and relationship building skills
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be diplomatic and mature
• Result orientation and quality focused disposition
• Proven ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: peace.nwachukwu@willerssolutions.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

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Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of Plant Operations Manager

Reports To: Head, Engineering

Direct Reports: Factory Staff

Level: Managerial

Division/Unit: Operations and Maintenance

Job Summary

To ensure optimal plant performance while ensuring compliance with specifications, international engineering codes and standards and general safety standards, policies and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of a production schedule/strategy for operations in line with the Company’s strategy.
• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department and ensure alignment with overall goals and objectives of the company.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements by contractors.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a maintenance plan/schedule for all plant facilities/equipment.
• Ensure the availability of documented procedures for plant/equipment operations and maintenance.
• Effectively coordinate the interface between Operations and other project teams to ensure unimpeded workflow.
• Ensure that all permits necessary for construction of plant facilities are obtained and/ or updated as required.
• Oversee the acceptance testing of all plant equipment and spare parts.
• Coordinate all pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities of the plant.
• Oversee and ensure availability of adequate and skilled manpower for plant and marine operations.
• Ensure the provision of adequate/sufficient welfare facilities (such as accommodation, medical facilities, etc) on the plant site.
• Keep abreast of innovations/developments in meter plant facilities and proffer recommendations for improvement of the company’s facilities as required.
• Ensure synergy and collaboration in interdepartmental activities and communication to facilitate effective and smooth running of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Operations and Maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

• A first degree in Mechanical or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Professional/post graduate qualifications
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience in an Power company with at least 2 years in managerial capacity

SKILLS

• Good understanding of global and local Power industry
• Working knowledge of meter production, typical plant operations, equipment and maintenance standards, etc.
• Knowledge of HSE, plant operations, operations management.
• Excellent resource planning and utilisation skills.
• Ability to efficiently multi -task
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Result oriented/ quality focused disposition.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to peace.nwachukwu@willerssolutions.com using the job title as mail subject.

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Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Job Location: Lagos

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with executive leadership and board of directors to develop the corporate mission statement.
• Develops and implements a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand.
• Oversees corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and industry magazines.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant.
• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs.
• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed.
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media.
• Drafts proposals for special communications projects; presents on and promotes these projects to management.
• Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization including the launch of new products, special events, local and global community service, and other topics of interest.
• Prepares and delivers presentations in the company to share information.
• Prepares and distributes direct marketing products.
• Represents the company in a variety of settings, always promoting the company in the best possible way.
• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.
• Provides suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the corporations annual report.
• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget.
• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements polices to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, including supervisory and comprehensive marketing experience required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the job title as mail subject

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Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of BUSINESS ANALYST

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
• Performing requirements analysis.
• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.
• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
• Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff.
• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.
• Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency.
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Performing user acceptance testing.
• Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.
• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.
• Managing competing resources and priorities.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the job title as mail subject

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Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of a Chief Financial Officer

Reports To: Managing Director

Direct Reports: Financial Controller, Treasury manager and Management Accountant

Level: Head

Division/ Dept: Finance

Job Summary To anticipate and control financial risks by ensuring the availability of accurate and current financial data and financial resources in line with the business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and champion the articulation and development’s strategy ensuring alignment with company’s corporate strategy and business goals.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the division’s functions and activities.
• Coordinate and approve the division’s work programs and plans.
• Ensure synergy and collaboration in interdepartmental activities and communication to facilitate effective and smooth running of the division.
• Communicate division strategies, directives and objectives to staff.
• Oversee the development of the division’s budget and monitor its implementation.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the division’s activities.
• Manage the human and material resources of the division to optimise performance and enhance output.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the division and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate the identification of risks, their short and long-term financial implications and advise Management accordingly.
• Oversee the establishment of efficient controls to mitigate identified financial risks
• Ensure the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with leading practices and accounting standards.
• Manage risks and returns on company’s financial resources constantly seeking to maximise shareholder’s investments.
• Enforce corporate governance in the Company’s financial decision making.
• Oversee the development of the company’s corporate budget and allocation of financial resource.
• Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions.
• Oversee the development and implementation of robust cost management strategies to monitor and control costs company-wide.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a delegation of authorities framework.
• Authorise expenditure / transactions in line with company’s delegation of authority.
• Ensure development and implementation of strategies to optimally manage the company’s liquidity position, ensuring excess cash is channeled to appropriate investments outlets.
• Ensure availability of adequate funding required for company’s short and long term operations and in line with financial policies.
• Maintain financial responsibility in company’s assets in terms of accounts, valuations and loss protection.
• Ensure timely preparation of pending Budget and tax reports.
• Coordinate timely preparation of the company’s financial statement ensuring accuracy and compliance with stationary and regulatory requirements.
• Periodically review the company’s financial activities/ performance reports and take appropriate actions.
• Ensure proactive and accurate generation of relevant reports to aid management’s decision making process.
• Provide relevant advice and recommendations to management on specific financial issues
• Ensure adequate and accurate maintenance of project materials with timely generation of relevant reports.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant financial institutions and regulatory authorities.
• Serve as technical resource for the company on issues relating to the interpretation of accounting, tax regulatory issues.
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports and activities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the financial modules of the enterprise management system as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

• First degree in any discipline preferably in Accounting or any other finance or business related discipline
• Relevant professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting/finance competencies.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in finance account management/ tax auditing, at least 4 years of which must have been at management level
• Experience as head of finance department or its equivalent in a power company is an added advantage
• Excellent appreciation of financial risks and mitigating controls
• Strong knowledge of heading finance and accounting, standards practices and processes
• Strong understanding of international and local tax & regulatory framework
• Good understanding of the Power industry (especially the upstream sector)
• Strong negotiating and business development skills
• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to peace.nwachukwu@willerssolutions.com using the job title as mail subject.