Fresh Job Opportunities at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Req ID: Req-1029
Location: Nigeria

Job Responsibility

• Work with the Senior/Business Manager to develop a short to medium term Business Plan and annual budget.
• Coordinate the day to day operational functions.
• Oversee and monitor seasonal expenditure in line with the budgeted cash flow
• Liaise with government, key rural professionals, contractors and other external parties to ensure smooth operation of the farm
• Oversee that company products are presented for sale in line with company policy regarding, quality, quantity and timeliness of elivery and are marketed in accordance with the company policies
• Oversee the development, review and management of repairs and maintenance for all plant, machinery and infrastructure
• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
• Participate in recruiting and selecting staffs.
• Provide training/coaching to direct reports to enable them to competently carry out tasks required of them on farm
• Conduct formal annual staff performance reviews on direct reports and ensure, if appropriate,
• Ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures adhered to
• Adhere to and implement company policies and procedures at all times
• Ensure new staff are inducted and aware of company policies and are given role clarity.
• handle paperwork and keep administrative records
• Coordinate advertising, marketing and sales function.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Agric. Engineering, Business Administration or related field from a recognised University. Master’s degree/MBA is a plus.

Experience:

• A suitable applicant will possess a minimum of 15 years related experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management position, preferably in an oil and gas industry.

Primary Skills:
Logistics, Marketing, Production, Quality Control, Supply Chain Manager

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Req ID: 1028
Location: Lagos

Job Description
The UFR Installation Engineer, who provides assistance and reports to the UFR Installation Manager, is directly responsible for providing technical insights to all installation engineering procedures and installation operations and pre-commissioning procedures associated with the UFR scope of work and make sure the tasks are carried out with full respect to HSE, quality and schedule in full compliance to particular technical requirements and schedule defined in the EPCI contract. In particular:

• Review of installation analysis, installation procedures and operational installation related documents
• Lead technical discussions with the CONTRACTOR, Marine Warranty Surveyor or other stakeholders
• Participate to various technical workshops
• Participate to Risk Assessment workshops
• Follow up on interfaces with other Project packages
• On an occasional basis, attend to activities on site or offshore
• Liaising with any onshore discipline engineer concerned by the technical issues raised during installation preparation.
• Preparing technical documentation for interface with FPSO, OLT & SPS contractors to make sure that technical issues are correctly identified by all parties,
• Supplying verified information to the reporting system that allows full tracking of installation events either to be used for reporting issue or for mitigation of future change order.
• Working in cooperation and getting assistance from dedicated  UFR Team specialists (such as material & welding, corrosion & coating, etc ...), TUPNI Marine/Logistic  or third parties, if required, for specific topics.
• Providing inputs to contract correspondence, as necessary and issuing reports and presentations as necessary

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline with MSc or equivalent, specialized in Marine Construction/ Civil Engineering.
• Sound background in Oil and Gas installations, marine operations and offshore construction.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Design and Installation of Subsea / Deepwater Steel Structures or previous exposure to UFR EPCI projects.
• At least 3 years cumulative experience offshore on installation vessels
• Good knowledge of international structural design codes / standards and  general specifications.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize activities, identify critical aspects, propose solutions, lead specialists or third parties, summarize and present complex design issues including transverse and interfaces matters.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• BOSIET certificate including Compressed Air Emergency Breathing system training
• Shall be in possession of a Department of Petroleum Resources Offshore Safety Passport
• Shall have a valid Residence Permit

Primary Skills:

• Drilling Engineer, Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production

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Req ID: Req-1027
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description
Supervision:

• Supervision of the development and construction within “The Company Locations” and at related locations, as designated by the Employer.
• Supervision of the contractors, personnel and other persons and/or entities involved in the development of property in COMPANY LOCATION and at related locations, as designated by the Employer

Planning:

• Development of detailed master plan for the COMPANY LOCATIONS 
• Forward planning of facilities, services, supporting infrastructure, personnel and other related items required for development and management of property in “The Company Location” (“COMPANY LOCATION”)
•  Forward planning of infrastructure required for the industrial village;
• Planning and developing layout of infrastructure for LFZ.

General:

• The Employee will be required to provide assistance to the Company in a wide range of areas, in line with the Employee’s field of experience/expertise;
• The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly related to his/her area of experience or expertise, in which case proper instruction will be provided by the Company;
• Ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities;
• Conduct himself / herself in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects well on the Employer and also sets an example for the other employees.

Qualifications

• University Degree (2.1 or higher) - Preference will be given to candidates with Civil Engineering qualifications and/or other industry related qualifications - ALL grades should be provided

Additional Qualifications: 

• Preference will be given to Candidates that  - Have experience in working in, designing and building Free Zones, towns, general infrastructure - Have worked in multinational / FTSE100 companies - Hands on experience and management  - Over 10 years’ experience

Primary Skills:

• Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production

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Req ID: Req-1025
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organisations
• Ensure an enabling and conducive environment and atmosphere within company host communities for company operation.
• Participate in the preparation of MOUs with host communities in company's areas of operation.
• Handle and close-out conflicts and crisis involving company and all external publics.
• Coordinate all activities and programmes involved in planning and execution of Corporate events e.g. corporate parties, ceremonies etc.
• Handle issues of all tiers of government, in liaison with some other relevant departments, obtain governmental and statutory permits, towards undisrupted.
• Ensure favourable corporate image in the eyes of company publics by participating in activities of these public e.g. honouring community and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Customer Relation or any Social Science field from a recognised University
• A suitable applicant will possess a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. A working knowledge in Oil and gas industry is desirable

Primary Skills:

• BSc, Operations, QA/QC

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Req ID: 1026
Location: Nigeria

Job Responsibilities

• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organisations
• Ensure an enabling and conducive environment and atmosphere within company host communities for company operation.
• Participate in the preparation of MOUs with host communities in company's areas of operation.
• Handle and close-out conflicts and crisis involving company and all external publics.
• Coordinate all activities and programmes involved in planning and execution of Corporate events e.g. corporate parties, ceremonies etc.
• Handle issues of all tiers of government, in liaison with some other relevant departments, obtain governmental and statutory permits, towards undisrupted.
• Ensure favourable corporate image in the eyes of company publics by participating in activities of these public e.g. honouring community and government

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Initiative
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas
• Creativity

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Customer Relation or any Social Science field from a recognised University.
• A suitable applicant will possess a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. A working knowledge in Oil and gas industry is desirable.

Primary Skills:

• BSc, Business Management, Logistics, MS Office, MS Power Point, QA/QC

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Req ID: 1022
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To manage and provide effective leadership across the security and marine (boat/ferry/barge/tugs and other marine craft) teams
• To secure all Company locations and protect personnel to the requisite international standards
• To ensure that resources in the Security and Marine Department are appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and that priorities are always covered adequately
• To provide robust, effective and adaptive security for all the facilities and personnel of the Company and their clients
• To control the departmental budgets properly and manage to achieve the best value for money
• Identify and process all training needs promptly and undertake them at the appropriate time
• Ensure that performance agreements, interim and main evaluations are undertaken within the set timescale
• Manage personnel schedules so that there is adequate cover to maintain services at all times and use of personnel time is always optimise, including the marine side
• Manage personnel so that teamwork and meritocratic attitudes are encouraged and performance and attendance issues are addressed at the correct time, in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that personnel carry out daily drills and other procedures to maintain high standards of work, discipline and focus, drills and procedures to be designed by the Employee and implemented after approval from their Line Manager
• Ensure that the Security Operations Manual is up to date for use by all on-site security, marine personnel and other visitors to the facilities who need to be informed

Qualifications

• University Degree (2.1 or higher)
• Preference will be given to candidates with military experience
• Preference will be given to Candidates who Have experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry, working with multinational companies/clients
• The candidate’s experience and academic record are paramount but it would be preferable if the candidate has international experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Land and marine based security hands on experience and management
• ISPS qualified (International Ship and Port Facility Security)
• Trained in overseeing deployment of armed and unarmed guards
• Trained in overseeing deployment of advanced technology for land and marine security.
• Trained in managing boat crews
• Over 15 years experience

Primary Skills:

• Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations

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Req ID: Req-1021
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Liaise with Head of Procurement to collect the list of material approved for procurement.
• Plan and prioritize procurement workload in Compliance with instructions received from his/her hierarchy
• Administer the tendering process to ensure the "due process" is respected and timely progress is achieved, including preparation and issuance of communication documentation with Tenderers, organization of tender clarification meetings, organization of tender correspondence, filing, etc. in accordance with Group and/or Project approved strategic sourcing methodology & procedures for the procurement process.
• Evaluate contractual and commercial proposals and assist in evaluation of technical proposals where applicable ;
• Assist in the preparation of the Technical Evaluation Report and the Recommendation to Award ;
• Prepare final purchase order documents and obtain signatures for execution of the contract
• Ensure subsequent actions for follow up and expediting, in coordination with freight forwarding for transportation, import/export formalities, custom clearance and delivery to user or warehouse
• Expedite the delivery of the goods ordered.
• Ensure that internal clients are made aware of any significant issues, which may affect delivery and cost, and report to management such issues and corrective actions implemented.
• Liaise with Suppliers and ensure their production planning and contractual schedule are being strictly followed and adhered to and that all contractor respect and fulfill their scope of work,
• Ensure that all purchases of the project are run through due Tender with proper competition,
• Guaranty the quality of the data contained in e-Transit, Ariba and UNISUP,
• Ensure the adequate use of SAP and/or other purchasing tools.
• Ensure that the Goods Receipt and Services Entry Sheets are properly implemented in order to allow payment of the Supplier/Contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma level or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5years experience as a supply officer involved in the preparation, negotiation and administration of a specific range of purchases or small contracts.
• Able to do procurement by him/herself.
• Some knowledge of petroleum industry equipment, specifications, manufacture, operation, certification requirements and of the Company’s business functions essential.
• Comprehensive understanding and working appreciation of the main supply chain issues including the application and optimisation of an integrated business system (SAP).
• Knowledge of freight forwarding and stock management main principles, process and relevant procedures.
• Able to anticipate and communicate with end users.

Primary Skills:

• Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production

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Req ID: Req-1020
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Responsible for forecasting and reporting all service-related work in coordination with drilling, services team at Onne and the delivery team including UFR and FPSO package.
• Responsible for reviewing Contractor’s estimates of SORs, preparing and following up of all Service Orders along with internal approval sheets
• Responsible for verifying the WEN’s, the Cost Sheets and Services invoices and maintaining the SO/SOR registers with invoiced status.
• Responsible for reducing Services costs by checking/challenging invoicing methods used by Contractor if not in line with the Contract , proposing methods to reduce Services cost by finding alternative means.
• Assist PCM in the preparation of 3 months rolling, yearly and Project to Complete forecasts of Provisional Sum utilization.
• Responsible for reconciling on monthly basis all SO/SOR data with Contractor.
• Responsible in preparing internal cost dash boards for SPS Package Management information including any potential hinderance of services at Sites or any potential over cost on services as well as in the Provisional Sum of the budget.
• Support Cost Control and Contracts leads in providing information needed for PMT reporting and Change Management Process.
• Responsible for supporting Package Control Manager (PCM) in cost/budget reviews and finding means of optimizing costs where ever possible.
• Work as back to back for the Cost controller when needed as required by PCM.
• Responsible for the preparation of close out in line with COMPANY procedures.
• To work closely with all other COMPANY team members and contractor counterparts to ensure correct information is transmitted and fully aligned.
• To maintain a good and respectful working attitude and good team spirit.

Qualifications

• Education: Commercial graduate Degree like BBA/MBA with strong cost background especially in management of cost reduction and cost control areas.
• Expertise: Good level of expertise with Excel, Power point & Word. Functional knowledge of service-based invoicing and back office processes. English (absolutely needed), French will be considered an added asset.
• Technical experience: Working knowledge of oil and gas especially subsea activities will be appreciated although not absolutely necessary.

Primary Skills:

• Drilling Engineer, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Operations, Production.

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Req ID: Req-0926
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• This position will provide financial analysis necessary to underpin and determine key corporate decisions.
• The employee must be highly proficient in financial modelling and forecasting, and business planning.
• Experienced in developing information memorandum and analysing financial data to come up with recommended corporate strategies and structures, including areas such as budgeting, optimising management and use of company resources as well as targeting clients and business lines.

Overall Objectives

• Analyse management accounts, market data and other relevant sources of information to develop detailed business plans for the Company’s many lines of business
• Develop templates and train staff on using such templates to automate client billing processes
• Develop templates and train staff on using such templates to automate supplier purchase order processes
• Develops credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the CFO and MD in budgeting, planning, fund raising and marketing
• Develop information memorandum and business plans for fund raising, investor updates and Board Meetings
• Monitors local and global industry trends and reports on same
• Liaises and maintains good relations with banks and potential / actual investors
• Monitors and optimizes banking activities so as to assure appropriate cash flow
• Develops and maintains a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs

Qualifications

• Master's of Business Administration &/or Chartered Accountant
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in a directly relatable subject matter, i.e. Finance, Accounting, Economics

Specific Skills

• Extensive experience with analysing complex industries with many lines of business
• At least 10 years of financial management responsibilities including day-to-day operation activity
• At least 5 years of experience in managing people
• Proven strategic financial analysis skills including proficiency in excel, writing business plans from scratch without any assistance, financial modelling, proposals and presentations to differing audiences
• Comfortable fulfilling designated role within a team environment while applying self-directed work activity
• Demonstrated experience with accounting protocol, activity, and review.
• Proficient using MS Office Suite with particular strength using Excel.
• Competent to review contracts and help negotiate as necessary.
• High ethical, moral, and integrity based discretion, choices, and actions
• Detail Oriented and highly organized

Primary Skills:

• Finance Management, Business Analysis.

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Req ID: Req-1031
Location: Lagos

Job Description
The missions of the job holder are to:

• Consolidate, control and coordinate all planning and progress measurement activities related to the package scope of supply.
• Ensure that all package activities are correctly planned and performed throughout the whole project duration in accordance with the initial plan.
• Focus on the package schedule and identify at all times any area of concern (critical path, clashes, early start, interfaces).
• Ensure availability at all times of updated and accurate package scheduling, planning and progress reporting documentation.
• Handle package reporting to the central  organization

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of Project Planning practices
• Very good knowledge of PRIMAVERA (version 6)
• At least 10 years experience in large oil & gas projects with strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; good communication skills

Primary Skills

• Drilling Engineer, Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Production

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Req I D: Req-1030
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To follow-up the Construction and associated pre-commissioning activities related to Nigerian Content (NC) packages, up to end of Construction and load-out/integration works.
• Ensure that fabrication is in accordance with the design.
• To ensure that all construction activities related to his discipline are performed safely and efficiently in line with company objectives.
• To oversee the activities of all site teams within his discipline to ensure that all technical, contractual and cost information is properly recorded, collated and available for inspection/reference as required by company policy.
• To identify deficiencies and develop solutions to identified construction problems.
• Reviews of vendor’s documents and verify/check rotating machine arrived at workshop.
• Comments on the contractor documents related to his discipline in due time. Review and comment site queries related to electrical works and co-ordinate the response with electrical engineer leader.
• Monitor QC activities within his discipline.
• To manage construction interfaces within his discipline with others (engineering, other sub-projects, commissioning) arbitrating between different disciplines, the only criterion being the overall good of the project.
• To maintain good relationships with contractors, being relatively flexible, proactive but also strict when necessary to achieve the objectives of the project.
• To ensure that safety remains the main priority on the construction site at all times and attend the toolbox meeting.
• To ensure that the construction yards are provided with suitable information in line with requirements (technical & schedule), troubleshooting any technical problems that could affect construction/ fabrication.
• To identify critical activities and potential bottlenecks for the progress of the works.

Qualifications

• Professional experience (number of years): 10 years of relevant construction experience in Oil and Gas

Production Projects:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Language: English fluent.

Primary Skills:

• Drilling Engineer, Engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Production.