Recent Job Vacancies at Hobark International Limited (HIL) - updated

Hobark International Limited (HIL), is an Integrated Services Company whose subsidiaries: DrillPet International Limited (DIL), Uniterm Nigeria Limited (UNL), UltiProc Nigeria Limited (UPNL), Hobark Consultant Management Services (HCMS) and Gigasecprovide Manpower Services &
Logistics Support, Drilling Operations and Consultancy Services, On/OffShore Catering Services, Drilling Rigs & Drilling Bits and Procurement Services to the Oil & Gas Industry. IP security services.

Hobark International Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Public Relation/Liaison Officer Coordinator
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

• 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

• BSc, Operations, QA/QC

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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

• Logistics, Marketing, Production, Quality Control, Supply Chain Manager

• 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 delivery 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.

• Candidates must possess a vast technical knowledge on farm management (preferably cassava farm)
• Must have at least 4 seasonal farming experience and exposure
• Due to location, language and culture barriers, candidate should be from any of the eastern states, Cross River/Akwa Ibom state (but must understand and speak basic Igbo Language)

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

• Follow up and supervise the electrical and instrumentation works at the Worksite to ensure compliance with applicable design specification, drawings and contract requirements,
• Liaise with OLT System Leader on any electrical and instrumentation engineering issues for resolution or clarification of contract / design requirements and specification as may be required.
• Review and comment as required on project documents: Method Statements, Work Procedure and any other Contractor / Subcontractor deliverables in due time as may be required,
• Review and analyse work planning and schedule updates for the discipline’s project activities, in coordination with the COMPANY Project Control team, in order to ensure effective work planning, optimise and avoid clashes in work sequences,
• Monitor the expected versus achieved works progress, focusing on potentials for delay and adequacy of resources; and to proactively highlight schedule issues, and promptly propose resolutions, in order to avoid blocking points on the works.
• Follow up to ensure that site modifications are requested, approved, implemented and properly documented for as-built in accordance with approved project procedures,
• Performance surveillance on electrical and instrumentation works at the Worksite, ensuring that Non Conformance Reports (NCR) is issued for any observed non conformance and follow up for NCR timely closure.
• Participate as required at inspection and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) on behalf of Company,
• Ensure that clarifications, derogations / exemptions and technical queries regarding electrical and instrumentation design of the buoy are properly treated in line with Company specifications and procedure, providing timely responses to the contractor/subcontractor and vendors,
• Be proactive in reporting and highlighting areas of concern in the discipline and making recommendations on corrective actions,
• Participate in project meetings at the Worksite.
• Follow up field engineering and ensure red mark-up of detailed engineering documents for as-built dossiers realisation accordingly,
• Follow up and supervise execution of tests, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities related to Electrical and Instrumentation Systems for the OLT Buoy,

• Graduate Bachelors Degree holder (BSc or BEng), or equivalent, in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with good experience in engineering designs and execution at construction phase.
• Good knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations for electrical and instrumentation engineering and construction.
• Administrative skills including proficiency in typical office applications (Words, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Fluent in English and ability to communicate well at all levels within the Company. In addition, the candidate must possess very good planning, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Geographical mobility is required.

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

• Ensure Company and Contractor procedures are in place and fully updated prior to commencing any activity.
• Ensure Contractor’s personnel are fully aware of the content / aim / requirement of the activity
• Ensure Contractor’s tools, necessary for the works (thread gauges, pressure test equipment, bucking unit, drift, OD &ID caliper…), are in good working order and calibrated
• Witness / monitor equipment and subassembly inspection & testing activities at Contractor’s facility  on single items
• Ensure that testing of equipment / subassemblies are performed in line with procedures that have been fully approved by the Engineering team.
• Ensure that the equipment/subassembly storage and transportation conditions are in line with standard industry practices.
• Ensure that Completion Equipment is tested and ready for load-out in line with rig superintendent lookahead.
• Ensure all QC documentations are fully completely filled up and approved prior to equipment dispatch to the rig.
• Ensure that all equipment / subassemblies returned from the rig are received into storage in line with approved procedures and industry best practices
• Confirm with Superintendent whether returned sub assemblies require breakout and if so the required process to be followed
• Monitor and follow up all local fabrications, ensuring that the fabrication and subsequent testing are in line with industry standards and relevant Company rules.
• Perform pre-mobilization inspection of equipment and tools (including radioactive sources and explosives)
• Perform equipment / subassembly failure investigation as may be required
• Conduct System Integration tests as required by heirarchy
• Assist in the annual (or semi-annual) audit of all Drilling and Completion sub contractors
• Provide required assistance to well intervention for equipment preparation and make-up
• Report all anomalies and Non-conformances in the equipment / process / procedures to the Well inspection leader and maintain / update a non-conformance report register / database at all times.
• Follow-up all raised non-conformances until closure
• Ensure that required completion equipment / subassemblies are loaded out to the rig on time.
• Stand in for the QA/QC superintendent, as required by Hierarchy

• Initial formal education: Higher National Diploma - HND / or its Equivalent
• Professional experience (number of years): 7 years minimum
• Other (prior experience desirable): Offshore Completion Supervisor, Completion Equipment QA/QC Inspector, prior demonstrable experience with Halliburton and/or Schlumberger subsea completion equipment will be an advantage

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

• Planning strategic direction for the company and its service offering.

• Shared services amongst clients
• Harbour/quay activities
• Ship and rig repair
• Offloading and loading of cargo / personnel from vessels and helicopters
• Reconciliation of bulk supply to vessels and offshore facilities
• Open and under cover storage facilities + Stock and materials control
• Hazardous and non-hazardous Waste
• Maintenance of plant and equipment
• Selection and management of sub-contractors
• Liaising with and marketing to current and potential clients
• Prepare operational business reports including historical data and forecasts for quay wall and other facilities and services utilization, for the Department and to be presented to other Department Heads
• Generation of new business lines
• Base Administrative and Corporate Governance set-up
• Negotiation, signing and Management of client Contracts
• Compile monthly budgets
• Cost control and income monitoring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates with MBAs
• Minimum 10 yrs in the offshore oil and gas support/logistics environment
• Good experience in contract administration
• Good knowledge of marine and aviation matters
• Good knowledge of logistics scheduling and planning
• Good knowledge of International Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Experience with international shipping tendering, marketing and administration
• Good experience in financial management
• Computer literate
• Good communication and presentation skills in English
• Good people management skills.

• Can speak a second language
• Have experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry, working with multinational companies / clients
• Have experienced setting up and running training schools
• Have worked in multinational organisations etc...
• The candidate’s has international experience

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

• Manage - transport, materials handling and control, stevedoring
• Logistics Admin -Manifesting in and out
• Quotations, evaluations, request for invoices, documentation and adhoc services
• Container tracking
• Waste tracking

• Scheduling - materials, workforce, transport, equipment (rigging equipment, containers etc)
• Co-ordination between Service companies, NPA Harbour, Freight Companies, Relevant Legislative Authorities and offshore installations
• Daily, weekly, monthly statistics and reports
• Liaison with various legislative authorities

• Control, issuing of, water, cement and chemicals

• Planning, utilising and controlling of storage facilities (open and closed
• Permanent and temporary facilities
• Stores
• Chemicals
• Leased areas
• Housekeeping

• Co-ordination and tracking of all logistics assets, plant and equipment
• Application of procedures for utilisation of plant and equipment,control thereof etc
• Safety stock levels for rigging gear
• Equipment daily reports
• Operating plant and equipment
• Training and certification of local staff operating plant and equipment

• Control the movement of all materials - including service companies
• Identification and evaluation of items for write off
• Materials control and storage
• Cycle counts and stock taking
• Minimum and maximum stock holding
• Inventory control
• Handling of goods in line with best practices and QSHE standards,procedures.
• Housekeeping of materials
• Asset tracking of drilling equipment, stock

• At least 10 years’ experience working in Offshore and/or material management related Logistics
• At least 5 years of experience in managing people
• University degree
• HSE Qualifications
• 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.

• Accounting, B.Sc, Business Management, Engineering, EPC, Finance, Oil & Gas, Operations.