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Jagal Group Job Opportunities in Lagos, January 2015

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Jagal Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country's economy.


Jagal offers diverse career opportunities across all its business activities. The Group's broad range of industries and services offer rewarding prospects for various professional backgrounds and can satisfy ambitions for a successful future career.

Jagal Group is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Director of Fabrication

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Ref: 378

Job Purpose
Purpose/Role:

• Take the lead role in all Fabrication and Construction activities, ensuring that resources, manpower and skills are in place to deliver project requirements safely, on time, within budget and to the desired quality standard.

Key Aims and Objectives:

• To take Nigerdock to the next level of growth & development in fabrication management by providing leadership and strategy to the fabrication and construction group.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties
The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Full responsibility for profit & loss for the Fabrication and Construction division.
• Providing clear business plans and strategies for growth.
• Manage the overall fabrication operations by offering technical and commercial leadership
• Responsible operationally to ensure the delivery of:
• Appropriate Quality Management processes and procedures, compliant with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure Fabrication and Construction departments meet all HSSE and QA/QC regulations and are strictly followed to ensure all employees are working in a safe environment.
• Ensure all tools are available so that quality, cost and schedule targets can be met.
• Ensure effective resourcing planning is implemented and that resource skills match current and future resource requirements through training.
• Able to guide the team of workshop managers, production planning engineers, supervisors and technicians in process improvement techniques and continuous improvement programs
• Capable of identifying costs such as indirect, direct, fixed, variable, capital etc. in order to arrive at actual cost of production for all processes involved in the fabrication operations in consultation with Accounts Department so that preparation of estimates for both internal and external clients can be facilitated.
• Capable of guiding the team in the preparation of tenders.
• Familiar with all aspects of fabrication factory management including manpower & material planning, process optimization and adoption of industry best practices etc.
• Review documents relating to production processes, procedures and policies and amend them as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of the business.
• Acquire, motivate and develop the team including recruitment of additional personnel and organizing mentoring and job-specific training in consultation with HR department, ensuring that the Company’s commitment to National Content Development are met.
• Ensure that the Fabrication division develops maintains and constantly improves its relationship with key third party sub-contractors and JV partners as required to deliver the service.
• Defines and elaborates the scope of work for external contracting and in-house execution for all phases of the work.

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Senior management team of Nigerdock
• Supporting disciplines, e.g. facilities and procurement
• Key Vendors and Service Providers

Requirements
The Person:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years’ experience of oil and gas multi-discipline fabrication and construction projects execution. In addition, you must have:
• A minimum of at least 5 years in the position of the full operation of a large fabrication yard.
• Must have significant experience at a senior level within a medium sized company having delivered to Blue Chip clients or a blue chip organization with specific accountabilities in integrated fabrication yard operations and the associated financial and commercial management of the yard.
• Experience of International based assignments with demonstrable evidence of being able to mentor other nationals effectively and be committed to mentoring locals.
• Be able to demonstrate highest delivery standards in management of Quality Assurance and HSE.
• University degree in a related field is essential.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Clerk

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Ref: 359
Job Purpose

• Clerk must complete the tasks of technical support and of administrative service.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Organizing and maintaining a system, according to the project requirements
• Keeping a record of the personnel training and security
• Scheduling and writing the progress reports
• Reviewing of the technical documentation
• Compiling of special reports, studies that consists of data analysis
• Creating of databases and any other job related to it
• Complete assigned jobs within time frame
• Work safely and follow all ND safety policies and procedures.
• Fill Accurate and timely reports

The Person

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements
Education:

• High school diploma

Language:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Literacy:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Manufacturing software is essential and Order processing systems.

Personal Competencies:

• Successfully complete Work steps assessment
• must know the policies, practices, and company procedures, for the best possible performance
• The ability of dealing with multiple tasks at the same time, and knowing how to prioritize them
• Good Team work
• Good Customer Service
• Good communication skills

Other Skill & Ability:

• Flexibility to work other schedules including shift work.
• Will require travel and extended overnight stay.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Material Controller

Job Ref: 377
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to Team Lead Project Material Controller

Job Purpose
Purpose

• To plan Material availability and effective allocation of Materials to various projects within ND.

Key aims and objectives

• Monitoring and Control of Project Materials
• Handling, Identification, Transportation, Storage, Preservation and Issuance of Project Materials

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Receiving, Verification and segregation of Project Materials in accordance with Project procedures
• Verification of  received Materials against Way Bill / Packing List
• Mark assigned UIDs on Materials
• Follow-up and co-ordinate physical verification (ensure visibility of UIDs and traceability information) on all materials.
• Upon receipt of MIVs Identify required materials to be issued
• Efficient control of stock and offcuts.
• Receives returned offcuts from fabrications
• Notify Material Coordinators of any discrepancies / Non conformances
• Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Ensure adherence to all departmental policies, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Tagging and identification of material

Other Duties:

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Project Engineers
• Fabrication Superintendent, Supervisors  and Foremen
• QA/QC Inspectors
• Logistics Team
• Procurement Team
• Warehouse Team

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Subcontractors and Vendors and Customers

Requirements
The Person:

• A minimum of Secondary School certificate with a will to further his/her knowledge.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Materials Handling, Material control and Inventory. (Relevant Industry experience(s) a plus)
• Direct experience in the utilization of computerized inventory control systems
• Computer literacy
• Must be proactive and a Self-Starter.
• Good Team Player and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of the use of forklift or any Material Handling equipment would be an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication
• Meticulous attention to details
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer (e.g. MS Excel, Word, etc.)
• Proficiency in report writing using  excel and Word
• Ability to Identify Materials / Equipment’s
• Interpersonal relationship skill

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Ref: 375
Location: Lagos

Purpose

• Holding Heavy equipment driver licences and qualify to operate Forklift in various capacities from 3 Ton to 10 Ton

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Loading and unloading of materials and movement of the same.
• Talent to operate all brands of Forklifts , e.g. TCM, Caterpillar, Komatsu, etc.
• Performs the functions of driving for Forklift.
• Understands and follows all safety traffic rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Use the Forklift for the functions which had been prepared and determined by the direct superior. 
  

Requirements

• Certification in operating Forklift is a mandatory
• At least two years of field experience with the Forklift

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Pipe Fitter Foreman

Job Ref: 376
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Fabrication Manager and Fitter Manager

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Reading and interpretation of schematic drawings of pipe systems, isometric sketches, combination drawings, construction drawings and isometric view drawings.
• Arrangement and performing pressure testing as specified on the drawings and/or in the pressure test instructions after welding.
• Execution of dimension control on pipe systems and checking if all accessories and fittings in the pipe system are mounted.
• Knowledge of using hoisting tooling and flushing unit knowledge of pipe system specifications, technical and safety standards is required
• Capable of using equipment and tools for Pipe fitting, as well as for steel construction in general.
• Responsible for the execution and application of the HSE procedures within his work area.

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Fitting Manager
• Fabrication Manger
• Fitter and other Staff

Requirements
The Person:

• SSCE & Vocational Trade test grade 1 & 2 certificate
• Must have worked on a structural fitting project.
• Working experience on an EPC project will be an additional advantage
• Relevant trade test(s) and SSCE. Higher qualifications are added advantages.
• 5 -7 years minimum, in major Oil & Gas EPC projects, must possess vast Knowledge in the fabrication industry.
• Safety certificate (general) and other safety certification will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Cleaner - Ground

Job Ref: 372
Location: Lagos
Report to: Ground Cleaning Supervisor, Camp Manager & Housing Manager.

Purpose / Role

• To clean and maintain the Housing Estate and surrounding areas

Key Aims and Objectives

• Maintaining a clean environment inside the Housing Estate
• Maintaining a clean environment outside the Housing Estate when required
• Cleaning all drainage areas

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Cleaning of all areas of the Housing Estate and surrounding areas and drains
• Garbage removal to the skip area
• Cutting of Grass
• Any other manual tasks set by supervisor
• Report any concerns to Supervisor
• Firm understanding of COSHH
• Defect reporting to Supervisor
• Report for duty on time as per daily shift roster
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times and ensure that you clean as you go, especially at the end of each shift
• Enforces safety requirements and models safe behavior
• Demonstrates team building and leadership skills
• Attends and participates in training activities and attends meetings as required
• Ensures security of departmental equipment and inventory
• Ensures Company confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Housing Management

Other Dutie:

• Any other duties as required by management

Report:

• Daily report to Supervisor

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Nigerdock staff

Key External Interfaces:

• Clients and there representative’s

 Requirements

• Good organisational and time management skills combined with a good level of initiative
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on clean as you go
• Trustworthy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding Chemicals and cleaning equipment
• Ability to be on feet on hard surface for long periods of time­
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with extreme changes of temperature.
• Ability to utilise time efficiently to meet all job responsibilities.
• Must be able to read and write

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Welder

Job Ref:373
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to: Fabrication Manager and Welding Manager

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to weld all position of welding such as 3G, 4G, 6G & 6GR on SMAW/FCAW on both plate and pipe.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.;
• Supervising and identifying any fault in operating the equipment or in relation to any material or equipment, then notifying the supervisors;
• Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product;
• Operating other accessory equipments and performing some tasks necessary for welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, and other types of welding arcs;
• Examining finish products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met;
• Being in charge of preparing and setting up necessary tools and equipments for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipments

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Welding Manager
• Fabrication Manger
• Welder and other Staff

Requirements

• Relevant trade test(s) and SSCE. Higher qualifications are added advantages.
• Working experience on an EPC project will be an additional advantage
• 3 -5 years minimum, in major Oil & Gas EPC projects, must possess vast Knowledge in the fabrication industry.
• Safety certificate (general) and other safety certification will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Crane Operator

Job Ref:374
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose

Purpose

• To perform various duties associated with the operation of cranes.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs the functions of operating a variety of cranes.
• Understands and follows all safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Use the equipment for the functions which had been prepared and determined by the direct superior.
• Performs safety inspection of crane, wire rope, hooks, slings and rigging as required. Daily maintenance of the crane including completion of daily check list
• Daily maintenance of the crane including completion of daily check list.
• Operation of various types of cranes, all terrain cranes up to 250 and hydraulic Truck mounted & RT cranes up to 80 ton.
• Performing other related duties such as changing a wheel, assisting a fitter, assisting in loading or unloading operations.
• Participate in rigging operations and ascertain that rigging equipment is in safe working condition.

Requirements
The Person

• Holding crane operator driving license.
• Qualify to drive mobile cranes and other equipment.
• 5 years of field experience is required.
• Must have a background in cranes and rigging, read load charts.
• Operator must be able to show proof of past history of operating.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Fumigation (Team member)

Job Ref:371
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Service Manager, Camp Manager, Housing Manager, H & S Rep

Job Purpose

• Ensure that pest infestations are prevented whenever possible and controlled when necessary using cost effective methods that minimize environmental impact.

Key Aims and Objectives

• Carry Out Pest Control When Required
• Be safe at all times
• Carry Out Pest investigation on ND Site areas

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out fumigation/pest control for all types of pest in conjunction with the Safety Supervisor
• Carry out fumigation in a safe manner and report to management any potential risks before carrying out required work.
• Estimation/inspection of insect and rodent contamination in required building
• Any other manual tasks set by supervisor
• Clean all equipment after use
• Wear correct PPE for all types of pest control
• Defect reporting to Supervisor
• Report for duty on time as per daily shift roster
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times and ensure that you clean as you go, especially at the end of each shift
• Enforces safety requirements and models safe behavior
• Demonstrates team building and leadership skills
• Attends and participates in training activities and attends meetings as required
• Ensures security of departmental equipment and inventory
• Ensures Company confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Housing Management

Other Duties:

• Any other duties as required by management

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Nigerdock Staff

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Clients and their Representatives

Requirements
The Person:

• Diploma or Degree - Supply Chain Management or equivalent level, demonstrated through life
• Good organisational and time management skills combined with a good level of initiative
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on clean as you go
• Trustworthy
• Firm understanding of COSHH
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be on feet on hard surface for long periods of time­
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with extreme changes of temperature.
• Ability to utilise time efficiently to meet all job responsibilities.
• Must be able to read and write.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Ref: 361
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

Purpose:

• Assist with the quantity surveying and commercial responsibilities for the projects, provide advice to other surveyors, assistants and trainees
• Assist with the negotiation and set up of contractual arrangements with sub-contractors conferring as necessary with the engineering team and operations team
• Firm understanding of estimating
• Play integral role in negotiation of new contracts to ensure commercial conditions are suitable
• Review enquiries documents
• Conduct regular commercial review of contracts
• Compile and submission of valuations
• Produce cost project reports
• Control and maximize revenue from projects
• Assist with the quantity surveying requirements in the tender department
• Assisting projects by providing guidance on contractual issues
• Assist with the development of claims when required on projects. Assist claims submission by means of identification of heads of claim, ensuring assimilation of information and data
• Good analytical skills and a high level of understanding quantity surveying principles around budget development, benchmarking, risks analysis and cost control are absolutely essential in this role, as is a proven record and ability to work with diverse teams to achieve the best approach for the business.

Objectives:

• Actively and visibly promote company health and safety standards and requirements.
• Deliver the project / services to the satisfaction of our clients.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all clients and client appointed consultants.
• Promote Discipline, Professional conduct and respect across the company.
• Ensure the project / service is completed to budget and return the best possible profit contribution to the Company.
• Ensure that high quality standards are maintained and that project / service achieves the required quality standards.
• Manage commerical teams effectively.
• Promote modern methods of construction.
• Maintain a professional relationship with company departments and functions.
• Promote the company at all times.
• Set a professional example to all Company staff.

Health and Safety:

• Promote Health and Safety on the Project at all times.
• Take an active, visible role in the promotion of Health and Safety by leading regular Health and Safety meetings and visibly and actively championing Health and Safety.
• Support the Health and Safety department in all its initiatives.

Client Relationships:

• Promote the Company and Company’s ability at all times and ensure that team members promote the Company at all times.
• Ensure the project / service is delivered to meet the requirements of our Client.

Maintain Professional Conduct / Communication:

• Ensure that professional conduct, communication, discipline and cultural respect is installed in all project teams. Actively promote this requirement at all times.
• Ensure that project site are set up and run professionally.
• Lead and direct effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among various project participants.

Feasibility Studies:

• Where required assist with undertaking feasibility studies for potential developments / projects.

Commercial Management / Commercial Interface:

• Assist and coordinate deliverables with the pre-construction design team to provide information to the commercial team.
• Prepare the commercial evaluation to pre-qualify Bidders
• Ensure adequacy of detailed scope of work for specific bid / tender packages
• Ensure technical department provide adequate design information for tendering purposes.
• Assist with the preparation of order of magnitude and budget estimates.
• Produce bid lists / identifying companies that are capable of undertaking the respective scope of works.
• Prepare comprehensive tender documents.
• Prepare and issue addendums to tenderers when required.
• Prepare pre-tender estimates.
• Assist with mid bid and post tender meetings, where required and assist with all commercial and technical requirements to evaluate tenders.
• Prepare commercial assessment and tender reports with recommendations.
• Prepare project risk assessment and report.
• Conduct post bid award kick off and hand over meetings.
• Prepare detailed construction allowable budgets for each project.
• Prepare procurement matrices identifying proposed subcontractors, own works and supply only works. 
• Constantly monitor the pre-construction cost of the project and use this information to make informed decisions required for effective and efficient control of pre-construction costs.
• Ensure that pre-construction project teams follow commercial processes and do not deviate from these.
• Prepare, issue and manage all subcontractor packages/RFP’s.
• Attend all site meetings and subcontractor site meetings and prepare and contribute to all commercial aspects required, like tracking of RFI’s, change orders, delays, claims, etc.
• Identify client change orders, value and issue appropriate variations.
• With the project managers, manage all project procurement of materials, plant, labour and subcontractors to ensure that adequate cost monitoring and cost control is maintained.
• Prepare all monthly valuations with both subcontractors and clients and prepare and issue appropriate invoices and payments.
• Prepare monthly cost value reports, working closely with both project managers and accounting and supply chain departments to ensure that P&L is correctly allocated.
• Collaborate with and assist estimating team to prepare all required estimating.  Estimating is carried out on proprietary software

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

• Resources managed efficiently and effectively.
• Professional management approach and example set to other staff.
• Project teams work effectively and professionally together.
• Positive feedback from the Client regarding the commercial team.
• Positive feedback from interaction of project team members with other company departments.
• Challenges dealt with effectively.
• Projects completed within budget.
• Timely and effective reporting.
• Accurate and effective reporting

Key internal interfaces:

• JNL Health and Safety, Plant Department, Finance, HR, Administration, Supply Chain, Security, Technical and Maintenance personnel.

Key External Interfaces:

• Clients
• Consultants
• Subcontractors
• Project Stakeholders

Requirements

• At least 5-10years of related experience
• Proficiency and skill level with the following software is mandatory:
• MS Excel - Advanced
• MS Word - Standard
• MS Outlook - Standard
• Proficiency and skill level with the following software is preferred:
• MS PowerPoint - Standard
• MS Project - Standard
• MS Visio - Knowledgeable
• ERP system - Knowledgeable
• Proficiency and skill level the following is mandatory:
• English spoken and written - Very Good
• Report writing - Standard
• Proficiency and skill level the following is recommended:
• FIDIC Contracts - Knowledgeable
• JNL uses proprietary software for estimating (FastEstimate), contract administration (Corecon v7) and on-screen take-off (CostX).  It is a requirement of the commercial manager to utilise these three software’s for all commercial functions as required. Training will be provided.
  

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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