Oilserv Group is a leading Nigerian energy solutions provider specializing in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) services for the oil and gas industry, with a focus on pipelines and facilities. Established in 1992 and commencing operations in 1995, Oilserv has grown into a globally competitive integrated energy company with a strong track record in Nigeria and across Africa, utilizing top-tier quality and safety standards and employing cutting-edge technology.
Your Job Description at Oilserv Group
Manage assigned Oilserv’s construction personnel across the projects, providing adequate staffing to projects at each phase, starting from their planning during the Bids Phase up to the completion of the construction activities, covering the entire life of the projects.
Provide strategic insight, technical leadership, and subject matter expertise while working collaboratively with Operations and Technical teams to ensure equipment availability, positively shape the business, and achieve excellent financial results.
Responsible for managing construction activities across the group, including but not limited to providing oversight on project managers, engineers, and vendors/contractor performance.
Provide operational oversight/leadership for the project preparations, planning, execution, and close-out of complex planned/emergent construction projects for the group while developing strategies for flawless project fulfillment excellence.
Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness across all construction projects of the group by providing leadership interface between Operations and Projects.
Provide the organization with expertise in continuous process improvement and change management, with a primary focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects/processes in line with “Lean” methodologies.
Support business planning (manpower, material, and equipment) both for existing projects and start-up of new projects (brownfield or greenfield).
Provide oversight for project construction leadership, ensuring operational excellence goals and requirements are met at all times through real-time tracking of cost, productivity, and execution risk of projects.
Drive improvement of on-time delivery of projects, project cost and productivity, vendor/sourcing cost, and control of resource (personnel & equipment) hour cost through continuous tracking.
Provide operational leadership for project bids/quote development, including work scope, site condition checks, preliminary safety and risk analysis to identify potential issues or obstacles and minimize cost impact for site execution.
Ensure proper execution documentation is prepared, used, reviewed, stored, and delivered timely, including HSE, quality, and construction documentation.
Coordinate with Operations & Technical the planning, execution, organization, and control of the Operation Support unit (base, assets, logistics & maintenance) to achieve a minimum asset availability of ninety percent to ensure efficient and effective on-time support to projects and other stakeholders.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly project reports, providing direction for improvements on constraints.
Ensure that lessons learned during execution of projects are immediately reviewed, documented, and shared laterally across other live projects.
Task project managers to ensure project scope execution is carried out using the right resources in a timely manner, within budget, and meeting quality standards and targets.
Work with other support departments to ensure adequate and timely response to all project needs (supply chain, finance, etc.).
Coordinate and communicate development activities and priorities with all relevant departments to ensure successful completion of projects' objectives on time, every time.
The Job Requirements at Oilserv Group
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering.
Membership of highly reputable professional associations (like COREN, NSE).
Certified Project Management Professional.
At least 15 years minimum experience in and knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry.
Engineering background, although a Commercial background may be considered.
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry with in-depth knowledge of EPCIC (Pipeline & Facilities).
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