Recent Oil and Gas Recruitment at Deep Blue Energy

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries. The senior management and staff of DBESL have more than twenty years (20 years) experience in successfully operating in the Sub-Saharan African market, during which we have created innovative, user friendly solutions that have opened up new markets and increased the profitability of our clients. We provide a one-stop solutions shop to challenges experienced by our clients

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Activities:
   ACTIVITIES The SERVICE holder will within the frame work of an integrated Project team during detailed engineering, construction, preparation and start-up into the Production phase: -  Be one of the Electrical Engineers within the Field Operations/MIN team for the Project Development Project. -    Be responsible for all electrically related technical queries and be able to provide professional response to clear all concerned queries. -    Participate in all topside and hull design 3D reviews at all stages with special focus on equipment handling, maintainability and inspectability. -  Be the focal point within Field Operations for all Electrical related issues with respect to the MIE. -  Be grounded in electrical equipment maintenance engineering works (MIE) -    Responsible for advising and updating the MIE Engineer on Electrical requirements, propose the appropriate studies and provide expert appraisal on the MIE electrical deliverables -    Participate in RCM studies in order to ensure that Maintenance requirements are taken into consideration during the MIEC execution. -    Ensure that the proper MIE documents & data required for maintenance have been duly obtained, followed- up and to check that the progress measurement gives realistic information. -    Assist in the preparation and the implementation of Materials Management System (UNISUP MM tool) and the implementation of data to be loaded in Computerised Maintenance Management System (UNISUP PM Tool). -  Responsible to assist in the follow up of the execution of the MIE Electrical Baseline inspections and for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and collection of relevant data. -  Responsible for the reporting of all MIE Electrical related data into the Integrity system. -  Assist in the control and validation of MIE activities final report -  Assist in planning MIE Electrical Spare Parts availability by proposing adequate stock management, advising and initiating the necessary improvements in accordance with reliability and availability objectives. -    Responsible for the development of technical content of the maintenance concept required in the field of Electrical Engineering, distribution networks, PDCS, UPS, HVAC including the responsibility for Maintenance plans, Spare Parts recommendation, Work Procedures in accordance with the Maintenance policy, Company Specifications and Safety Standards. -  Shall possess understanding of Classification, Maritime rules and regulations applicable to Electrical Engineering on Floating installations. -   Shall be fully conversant with Subsea power supply techniques, testing and work methods. -  Shall continuously maintain and improve on Electrical Equipment Database -  Responsible for reviewing and amending as required the written scope of Electrical work generated by MIE contractor -  Responsible for the reporting of all Electrical related data in to the Integrity system -           Any other responsibilities/activities within the limits of the SERVICE holder’s capabilities.

      HSE -  To fully comply with office security, health and safety instructions. -  To stay vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of hazards and surroundings. -  To report to Management on any issue they may face or observe and propose way of improvement. -   To also take care of colleagues safety and behavior without hesitating to intervene as much as necessary. -   To give his own input and making sure the workplace is safe (obviously clean and tidy). -   When in doubt, ask questions to gain clarification. -   To fully comply with Security rules about Travelling in Nigeria. -    Participate in HAZIDS; HAZOPS; Project Technical Reviews, and HSE Audits as required, and ensure corrective actions are defined, implemented and monitored for Field Operations related action points. -  Report anomalies and incidents promptly -  Participate in Project HSE Committee meetings. ACCOUNTABILITIES -  Be the focal point within Field Operations for all Electrical related issues with respect to the MIE. -  Be grounded in electrical equipment maintenance engineering works (MIE) -           Responsible for advising and updating the MIE Engineer on Electrical requirements, propose the appropriate studies and provide expert appraisal on the MIE electrical deliverables 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE -  Education: B. Eng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering. -    Professional experience: 5 - 7 years of which 3 yrs working on maintenance of High & Medium Voltage installations, possess experience in Electrical operations in Engineering Projects in  Oil and Gas Facilities. 

Skills required: 
Good supervisory,
 presentation and 
communication skills, 
team management skills -    
 Understanding and experience in Maritime Classification, 
rules and regulations applicable to Electrical Engineering on Floating installations. −    
 Possess skills in Sub Sea power supply techniques,
 testing and work methods. −    
 Risk analysis, Safety of persons and facilities -   
Language: Fluent in English, French and advantage   


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Career Sales Specialist -West African

  
Job Description 
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Power Distribution Component Sales Specialist will be responsible for the generation of PDC sales and have the functional experience to produce sales growth in the area of accountability, in line with the Company’s goals and objectives.

Location:Lagos, NG
Relocation Provided:No
Travel Required:Up to 100 percent

Recent Ghana Project Executive Job. {Accra}

IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 400,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. This includes working with organizations and governments to build systems that improve traffic congestion, availability of clean water, and the health and safety of populations. IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 18th year of patent leadership

Job Location:  Accra 

Job description

This role ensures client needs are satisfied by constructing partnerships between the Project Office, clients, vendors, and subcontractor organizations, and managing the implementation of these partnerships to ensure positive customer satisfaction. They build client satisfaction through formulation, development, implementation, and delivery of application, technical, and business solutions, responding to client requirements as specified in the contract or Statement of Work (SOW). They work with the Project Office and delivery organization as a primary point of contact for client needs requirements and expectations with regard to assigned IBM team operations. They provide account leadership to the service delivery team and direct teams to develop program, project, product, and business strategies, implementing resulting solutions to meet contract deliverables. They manage contractual cost, schedule, and service or product deliverables as they relate to the delivery organization. They manage IBM resources and coordinate client resources to deliver services and solutions to support the client organization. They support the Project Executive (PE) in identifying growth opportunities and contract profitability. They own quality for service provided by the delivery organization and is are responsible for tracking and reporting on service level performance. Project Management methodologies, emerging technologies and technical solutions pertaining to client needs should be areas of expertise.

 Job   Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years experience in build client satisfaction through formulation, development, implementation, and delivery of application, technical, and business solutions, responding to client requirements as specified in the contra
• English: Intermediate

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's Degree in Information Technology
• At least 7 years experience in build client satisfaction through formulation, development, implementation, and delivery of application, technical, and business solutions, responding to client requirements as specified in the contra
• English : Fluent

Additional information
Manages all delivery communications.

Ensure relevant governance /interlock with sending/receiving geo service lines
Ensure regular reporting on service delivery performance
Interlocking with senior Management in ITD to discuss process improvements for productivity gains
Review service line performance (overall view) and devise improvement plans as required

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Recent Senior ERP Execution Manager

Nigerdock’s fabrication yard is the standard by which excellence in the industry is measured. It has delivered on the country’s most important oil & gas construction projects including Total’s Usan and Akpo fields, ExxonMobil’s Erha and MIPS projects, Chevron’s Agbami and Escarvos Gas Projects as well as Shell’s Bonga project. The company’s capability includes construction of FPSO topside process modules, offshore platforms, flares, bridges and has built several of the world’s largest deepwater SPM buoys. The company is focused on becoming an FPSO topside integration centre for the industry

• The ERP manager is responsible to develop the ERP project charter, stakeholder analysis, business 
• process mapping, technical assessment and requirement specification as well as develop an ERP RFI / RFP.
• Implement a new ERP System across the Jagal Group – Go live Q3 2015 ( or earlier)
• Deliver the ‘EIS to the Desktop’ vision for all levels of Management i.e. special focus on Business Intelligence delivery.
• Support both the tactical needs of the organization as well as the strategic ERP roadmap.
• Direct and manage a team of Functional and Technical Analysts to meet the ERP delivery and support requirements, and manage the implementation of “extended functionality” for all ERP applications.
• Provide the Group and subsidiaries with best practices, standards, workflows and reporting guidelines that will be used to achieve a best fit ERP system to enable Proficient MIS/EIS and BI.
• Lead capturing, analyzing, and documenting requirements to ensure the quality of the output, as well as provide direction for business stakeholders;
• Lead workshops in the identification of critical business requirements (process, functional, technical)
• Lead end to end process reviews, develop detailed end to end process maps
• Facilitate meetings to gather relevant information to ensure as-is processes are understood and documented, and where needed the to-be business process design is appropriate and optimal
• Lead design efforts by developing detailed new process flows, user scenarios, functional designs and business processes as needed.
• Translate business objectives into systems requirements
• Perform fit/gap analysis between business requirements and available ERP technologies AND/OR
• Write ERP RFI/RFP for product selection and system implementation
• Be the focal point for all ERP program/projects
• Lead implementation efforts from the customer perspective
• Assist IT Service teams/vendors in the delivery of the IT lifecycle process
• Develops and conduct comprehensive test plans to ensure that systems meet business requirements, are fit for use and fit for purpose.
• Identify, analyze and corrects technical problems and deficiencies.
• Monitors and collects data on system performance
• Oversee Day to day ERP operations for all the group companies
• Train and support at all level

  Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in computer Science or MIS, a Masters is an asset
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience including about 8 - 10 years in Information Technology
• Minimum 5 - 6 years of experience in an ERP Applications Suite
• Experience in the Oil and Gas Service Sector, manufacturing, construction and technology sectors is highly desirable
• Previous experience working for a large organization +1000 employees
• Ability to work in a multi-industry environment
• Preferable 5 full cycles of successful ERP implementations.
• Exposure to various ERP systems ( Sage, Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics), including but not limited to Microsoft, Oracle ERP's
• Exposure to Financials (AP, AR, GL, FA, CM) 

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Recent Senior ERP Execution Manager

Nigerdock’s fabrication yard is the standard by which excellence in the industry is measured. It has delivered on the country’s most important oil & gas construction projects including Total’s Usan and Akpo fields, ExxonMobil’s Erha and MIPS projects, Chevron’s Agbami and Escarvos Gas Projects as well as Shell’s Bonga project. The company’s capability includes construction of FPSO topside process modules, offshore platforms, flares, bridges and has built several of the world’s largest deepwater SPM buoys. The company is focused on becoming an FPSO topside integration centre for the industry

• The ERP manager is responsible to develop the ERP project charter, stakeholder analysis, business 
• process mapping, technical assessment and requirement specification as well as develop an ERP RFI / RFP.
• Implement a new ERP System across the Jagal Group – Go live Q3 2015 ( or earlier)
• Deliver the ‘EIS to the Desktop’ vision for all levels of Management i.e. special focus on Business Intelligence delivery.
• Support both the tactical needs of the organization as well as the strategic ERP roadmap.
• Direct and manage a team of Functional and Technical Analysts to meet the ERP delivery and support requirements, and manage the implementation of “extended functionality” for all ERP applications.
• Provide the Group and subsidiaries with best practices, standards, workflows and reporting guidelines that will be used to achieve a best fit ERP system to enable Proficient MIS/EIS and BI.
• Lead capturing, analyzing, and documenting requirements to ensure the quality of the output, as well as provide direction for business stakeholders;
• Lead workshops in the identification of critical business requirements (process, functional, technical)
• Lead end to end process reviews, develop detailed end to end process maps
• Facilitate meetings to gather relevant information to ensure as-is processes are understood and documented, and where needed the to-be business process design is appropriate and optimal
• Lead design efforts by developing detailed new process flows, user scenarios, functional designs and business processes as needed.
• Translate business objectives into systems requirements
• Perform fit/gap analysis between business requirements and available ERP technologies AND/OR
• Write ERP RFI/RFP for product selection and system implementation
• Be the focal point for all ERP program/projects
• Lead implementation efforts from the customer perspective
• Assist IT Service teams/vendors in the delivery of the IT lifecycle process
• Develops and conduct comprehensive test plans to ensure that systems meet business requirements, are fit for use and fit for purpose.
• Identify, analyze and corrects technical problems and deficiencies.
• Monitors and collects data on system performance
• Oversee Day to day ERP operations for all the group companies
• Train and support at all level

  Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in computer Science or MIS, a Masters is an asset
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience including about 8 - 10 years in Information Technology
• Minimum 5 - 6 years of experience in an ERP Applications Suite
• Experience in the Oil and Gas Service Sector, manufacturing, construction and technology sectors is highly desirable
• Previous experience working for a large organization +1000 employees
• Ability to work in a multi-industry environment
• Preferable 5 full cycles of successful ERP implementations.
• Exposure to various ERP systems ( Sage, Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics), including but not limited to Microsoft, Oracle ERP's
• Exposure to Financials (AP, AR, GL, FA, CM) 

Recent Recruitment Job { Manager}

Job description:

Country: NG

State: Port Harcout

Position: Manager

About Us
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com

Relocation Expenses
Yes

Role Summary/Purpose
Our resourcing teams are at the heart of our ability to attract and hire the very best talent available to drive our continued growth. As a result of our strategic recruitment planning, business focus and increasing regional growth we are seeking to hire a Recruitment Manager to lead Oil and Gas Recruitment for West Africa based in Nigeria.

Essential Responsibilities
•Partner with business to gather specific customer needs related to recruitment and develop and execute recruitment plan focused on commercial growth
•Ensure delivery of metrics, particularly hiring cycle time and localisation
•Develop talent sourcing strategy for O&G in w. Africa utilizing multiple hiring channels to deliver local candidates
•Partner with internal customers to develop long term talent pipelining
• Drive proactive talent acquisition activity and headhunting in region
•Lead process transformation, process improvement and simplification projects
•Share best practice to develop team and customer knowledge and skills
•Support University and development program hiring
•On time delivery of all required Government reporting relating to Recruitment

Qualifications/Requirements
•Minimum 5 years' plus relevant recruitment/HR experience
•Extensive people leadership; experience of leading and managing HR/Recruitment teams
•Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
•Excellent consultative account management and business partnering skills with stakeholders at all levels
•Must be detailed oriented, organised and able prioritize complex multiple tasks and projects
•Proven ability to work well in a fast paced and complex organization
•Must be able to develop and implement complex processes across multiple locations
•Metric and SLA focused
•Process and compliance focused
•Demonstrable strategic thought-leadership, vision and innovation to drive improved performance, recruitment processes and tools
•Strong business acumen
•Expert in current technology which supports the identification, acquisition and on boarding of top talent using a broad range of creative sourcing channels, including data mining, advertising, direct research, networking and internet and database search
•Must possess right to live and work in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics
•Familiarity with recruitment management systems, preferably Kenexa Brassring
•Engineering and technical recruitment experience
•Knowledge of local labour legislation and requirements
•Project management skills
•Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.

   

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Scholarship Program at ASU The Mastercard Foundation

The ASU Foundation for a New American University and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. This prestigious scholarship recognizes international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.

Those considered for this program demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities, and a commitment to return to Africa after their studies to make an impact on social and economic change in their home countries.

Scholarship award amount

The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained within eight semesters, or four academic years. The scholarship includes travel, tuition, housing, food, living expenses, internship experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, and cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior retreat. Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer school courses. 

Scholarship benefits

In addition to financial support, students are provided with a comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure each student’s academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities that will further social and economic change in Africa.

Scholarship criteria

• first-time freshman seeking a bachelor's degree 
• citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
• currently living in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Selection criteria

• academic achievement and potential
• demonstration of service and leadership in school or community
• motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation and give back
• verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status

  Application procedure

The application for the 2015-16 academic year is now open. Please visit: http://mcf-application.asu.edu/ for instructions on the application process or to start an application. 

December 1^st, 2014 is the deadline for submitting applications for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU for the 2015 – 2016 academic year.

Selection timeline for 2015:

Current Job at African Development Bank { Power Engineer}

• Position title: Senior Power Engineer
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: N°ADB/14/043
• Publication date: 28/08/2014
• Closing date: 15/09/2014

Objectives

The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) assists Country Programme Departments to manage Bank Group energy operations in regional member countries (RMCs). It addresses climate change and environmental issues by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the visibility required. ONEC includes two energy divisions and a third division which will be responsible for climate change and environment issues. The main objective of the Eastern and Southern Africa Energy Division (ONEC.2) is to build on the Bank’s sector skills and strengthen its capacity to become the leader in strategy, development, financing and implementation of energy projects and programs in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

The Senior Power Engineer will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Eastern and Southern Africa Energy Sector. His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Policies, strategy, and frameworks

• Contribute in the preparation or review of policies and strategies for Bank Group intervention in energy;
• contribute to country and regional strategy papers; undertake relevant studies and analyses; etc;

Project management:

• Contribute to solve issues related to energy sector development including advice to RMCs  for  promoting policies conducive to strong growth/development of the energy sector  as well as other areas of activity of the Division (creation of an enabling environment for private sector investments in energy projects, corporate governance);
• Lead, coordinate and/or oversee the identification, appraisal, negotiations, supervision and ex-post reviews of Bank operations focusing on  the energy sector, involving RMCs’ governments, private sponsor –if relevant- and other development partners or concerned parties;
• Oversee and carry out an active and effective management of the assigned portfolio, including Sector Policy-Based Operations and Institutional Support  Projects;
• provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the RMCs and RECs based on their priorities and selectivity;

Job At African Development Bank [ Office of the Auditor General ]

·             Job title: Office of the Auditor General (OAGL) - Chief Auditor

·                    Grade: PL-3

·               Reference: ADB/14/034

·               Publication date: 20/08/2014

·                Closing date: 09/09/2014

The African Development Bank Group – Fast Facts

• Founded 1964
• Constituent Institutions
• Authorized Capital at December 31, 2013 UA 66.98 billion
• Subscribed Capital at December 31, 2013 UA 65.21 billion
• Paid-up Capital at December 31, 2013 UA 4.96 billion
• Callable capital as of December 31, 2013 (ADB) UA 60.25 billion
• Total reserves as of December 31, 2013 (ADB) UA 2.86 billion

Objectives

The objectives of the Operations Audit Division, Office of the Auditor General is to provide Management with independent and objective appraisals and audit information on operational and other activities of the Bank. The Division is responsible for ensuring the systems of the internal controls maintained by the Bank are adequate and effective to safeguard its assets, the reliability, accuracy and integrity of management information systems and related policies, plans, procedures and records and their adequacy to effectively accomplish intended objectives. The Division shall appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed to meet objectives and recommend improvements as required for achievement of such objectives; ensure compliance with governing Bank agreements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures in order to ascertain that the objectives of the Bank are accomplished, detect and prevent irregularities and abuses by conducting audits at the request of the President and the Boards of Directors, ensure the implementation of audit recommendations to correct reported internal control weaknesses and/or deficient conditions and advice management of the risks (s) assumed of not taking corrective action on reported findings and recommendations.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the General supervision of the Manager, the Chief Internal Auditor :

·         Leads Audit Teams to conduct audits of highly diversified Bank-wide activities relating to the operational functions of the Bank by:

1.    planning audits and determining audit objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to ensure that the audit adequately covers the selected area of the Bank’s operations, activities, systems and controls;

2.    deciding on the applicable audit approach and techniques that will facilitate the conduct of the audit and preparing the Audit Planning Memorandum (APM) for the Manager’s approval;

3.    preparing Audit Programme or modify existing ones (if any), to ensure systematic approach to the audit and ensure that the scope of the audit is fully covered;

4.    conducting the field work by collecting data, documents and information, testing and analyzing such information, identifying weaknesses, causes and effects of variances, errors, non-compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc;

5.    reviewing the working papers and reports of the other staff in the Audit Team to ensure that the audit work is in accordance with the Programme, the findings are supported by the evidence and working papers complies with professiona auditing standard;

6.    discussing the audit findings and recommendations with the auditee Departments’ staff,  Managers and Directors;

7.    preparing and typing the Preliminary Audit Report containing observations, conclusions and recommendations to tighten controls, safeguard the assets or image of the Bank, improve working procedures and ensure that resources are efficiently utilized, for the Auditor General’s signature and transmission to the auditee Departments and Vice-Presidents for comments;

Top Oil and Gas Recruitment Job At Edwin Drake

 Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.