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Oil and Gas Job for a Project Engineer at Spencer Ogden


Spencer Ogden stands for the best in professional, proactive global energy recruitment - and our Oil & Gas team is no exception. Our managers have a wealth of experience both in recruitment and on-site, giving them the perfect insight and knowledge to understand your recruitment needs. We deliver worldwide across the upstream and downstream sectors to an award-winning standard - and it's how we do it that makes all the difference.


Spencer Ogden Nigeria is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer - Contract - West Africa

Job Reference: SO_LDJC262PE
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract / Interim
Sector: Project

Job Description

  • Responsible for coordination of Engineering disciplines on both organizational and technical aspects during engineering and construction phases.
  • Position will be on a contract basis with a 100/20 rotation.
  • Accommodation in secure compound / Food included in tax free package.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
  • Monitor Contractor and subcontractor performance as the work progresses to insure that sound engineering skills are applied and that engineering procedures conform to Contract specifications, industry standards and good engineering practices.
  • Actively manage the PMT engineering group, assist and advice discipline engineers and keep Project Manager updated on critical issues as well as any issues that may have a cost or schedule impact.
  • Use solid people management and network abilities to establish a positive team spirit by inspiring project team members as well as that part of the organization supporting the project.
  • Solid knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, in particular EPCC solutions.
  • Sound network of contacts across industry and key understanding of company project management principles to establish project goals and ensure that these are communicated to, and understood by all participants in the Project Organization as well as in all supporting units.
  • Interacting with the Client's management team as well as contractors' management teams to ensure that project objectives, schedules and budgets are established and met.
  • Review and initiate necessary actions on Contractor's proposed variations to those specified in the Contract.
  • Participate in progress monitoring and reporting activities.
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil/Structural or Construction) with relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of management experience with contractor/ MC in Oil, Gas or Petrochemical Projects.
Key Competencies
  • Worked in a similar function on recent large construction projects.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience from major similar project.
  • Track record of success.
  • Clearly exhibited ability to develop good working relationships/become a team player.
  • Possess oral and written English language skills required to function effectively within a project team, and to communicate with Project Management, Contractors and Sub-contractors.
  • Demonstrated willingness to relocate to work sites worldwide.
  • Good understanding of engineering and construction practices, specifications and industry practices and regulations.
  • Proven understanding and application of skills in critical areas of site safety, quality management, contract administration, procurement and controls with respect to all aspects of construction.
How to Apply
Qualified and Interested candidate should:
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