Saipem Nigeria Job Vacancies, June 2015

Saipem is a large and international turnkey contractors in the oil & gas industry. The Company enjoys a superior competitive position for the provision of EPC/EPCI services to the oil industry both onshore and offshore with a particular focus on the toughest and most technologically challenging projects and activities in remote areas.


Saipem is a global contractor, with strong local presence in strategic and emerging areas such as West Africa, North Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, and South East Asia and it employs over 48,000 people, comprising more than 125 nationalities.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Establish and manage effectively a planning and progress control system in order to support the Project Manager decision making process and allow him to complete the project according to the internal baselines and in compliance with the contractual dates and requirements.
• Ensure any deviation from plan is promptly spotted and analyzed, final time impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored.
• Create a schedule awareness atmosphere among all project participants.

• Ensure the development of the project schedule according to the commercial needs. Verify feasibility and criticality.
• Participate to the commercial risk management activities.

• Ensure the implementation of the Planning and Progress Control System required by the contract complexity, riskyness and duration, in compliance with the Project Breakdown Structure, Company Standards and Contract specifications.
• Interface and coordinate with other Company Functions or Discipline Leaders/Supervisors and Managers to build up activities, assign milestones and constraints by issuing the logic network.
• Prepare all the reference baseline documents, and ensure that the projects planning and scheduling requirements are properly and clearly communicated to those functionally responsible for executing the work.
• Issue all the relevant reporting.
• Issue the Planning & Scheduling Procedure, Progress Measurement Procedure and Risk Management Plan for the Project Control Manager verification.
• Coordinate the risk management activities startup organizing the first brainstorming and the qualitative / quantitative assessment of the identified risks & opportunities.
• Perform the schedule risk analysis for highly critical projects.

• Ensure the effectiveness of the Planning and Progress Control System, monitoring the progress measurement system and ensuring the proper information flow, progress status and completion forecast are assessed and reported for Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning phases.
• Update all Project Schedules, collecting actual data, evaluating forecast dates and monitoring any progress and productivity deviation compared with the baseline schedule, including the corrective actions taken by the PM.
• Maintain the risk management process organizing periodic meetings and verifying the risk owners feedbacks.
• Maintain records for all significant events, like contractual claims/obligations, productivity, deliverables, materials status, with extensive use of Company/Partner/Client IT systems and reports.
• Create and maintain the 90 days look-ahead schedule, weekly, monthly. Isolate any adverse trend and warn the PM on time to take corrective actions, issue weekly and monthly project reports (internal and for the Client).
• Assist the Project Control Manager in the Project Status Report preparation.
• Participate in the coordination meetings (internal or with the Client whenever opportune).
• Support the Project during the contract changes/claims process providing the time impact analysis.

• Support the Project Control Manager in the preparation of the Project close-out Report and the schedule and productivity feed-back data to Project Control and Commercial Department.

• Engineering or Technical Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years in planning and scheduling experience in a reputable Construction Company.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas sector, especially in EPC Projects (Onshore and/or Offshore).
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft package, as well as good experience in Primavera P6.7.

• Desired candidate attributes include a thorough understanding of DCS Process Control and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). The successful candidate will provide support for Experion process automation systems, and on Triconex safety shutdown systems.

• Develop control strategies and the supporting documentation to meet design specifications. Conduct PA project design reviews with the business clients.
• Safety system code development to meet process control and safety system specifications.
• Provide Safety System commissioning and check-out support.
• Configure process control software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) graphics to meet process control specifications.
• Perform software simulation of process control and HMI applications software. Write test procedures.
• Provide documentation of operational details (example: shutdown conditions and specific operator follow-up actions to be taken).
• Work with the project team to provide facility startup coverage.
• Coordinate project work with instrument discipline and perform internal communication and cross-checks to assure project package quality.
• Carry out work assignments with little supervision.
• Provide training for the operations personnel.
• Mentor and coach new engineers as needs and opportunities arise.

• B.Sc. Chemical Engineering preferred, 4-year degree recommended, but degree not required.
• Minimum of 5-years experience in the application and programming of process control systems and chemical manufacturing facility design and/or operation.
• Knowledge and implementation experience in SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) is required. Prior experience configuring Triconex systems is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in control system applications software programming, troubleshooting, and startup in chemical manufacturing facilities. Prior experience configuring Honeywell TDC 3000 and/or Experion DCS systems is preferred.
• Experience in design and implementation of the following process control principles: Analog control (PID, cascade, and constraint controllers), State Based Control or Steady State Continuous Control, Alarms and Interlock, Digital logic applications.
• Control Systems strategy design, and developing user requirements, functional requirements, and detailed design specifications or the company’s Process Control Strategy Documentation
• Proficient in standard computer tools: Microsoft® Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience in small projects implementing process control and process safety solutions to operate the process equipment on the plant floor.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the Honeywell TDC and Experion systems. Ability to configure DCS points including logic blocks and program using Honeywell AM and HPM Control Language (CL).
• Building and updating Honeywell Native Window graphics. Experience with GUS and/or Experion graphics configuration would be a plus.
• Good knowledge of the Triconex MSW (Relay ladder logic) and/or TS1131 (Function block) programming, testing and loading requirements.
• Candidates with strong DCS application and programming experience using other DCS control systems (ex. Emerson Delta V, ABB 800xA, ABB Mod300, etc.) will be considered.

• Ensure the implementation of the Cost Control System, developing consolidated Cost Breakdown Structure according to the relevant procedure, reviewing the procurement/accounting system adopted in Saipem Contracting Nigeria, and verifying the application of the CBS and cost traceability
• Issuance of Project Cost Control Procedure, Cost Coding Manual and Risk Management Plan for Project Control Manager’s verification.
• Management of budgets, work schedule and cash flow activities.
• Coordinate the risk management activities, organizing brainstorming sessions for qualitative/quantitative assessment of identified risks and opportunities.
• Co-ordinate project financial analysis; most especially, Montecarlo Analysis.
• Monitor activity progress and the relevant earned value, as well as the value of work done against the invoices received, determining the monthly accruals.
• Support the Project during the contract changes/claims process, providing the cost impact analysis, and keep updated the cost/revenues forecast relevant to intercompany services.
• Analyse committed costs and activities to-date, review the estimate to complete, isolating any deviation from baselines or adverse trend and warn the PM on time to take corrective actions in order to prevent overruns.
• Maintain the risk management process organizing periodic meetings and verifying the risk owners feedback.
• Support the Project Control Manager in the preparation of the Project close-out Report and the cost feed-back data to Project Control and Commercial Department.

• Engineering degree or Management Science.
• A minimum of 5 years Budgets/Cost Control and management experience in an Engineering firm or a reputable construction firm.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

• Verify the completeness of contract documents (consistency check) and distribute them to project team members
• Track client, subcontractors, vendors obligations
• Administer the contract ensuring that project is performed in line with contractual obligations
• Liaise with project team, coordinate Project Contract Review, participate to meetings, manage and file all correspondence having a contractual relevance exchanged during project execution with clients, partners, subcontractors, vendors and authorities
• Monitor contract risks of critical work packages (subcontractors, vendors) and propose remedial actions
• Manage the change process on the project, including change orders, claims, back charges, penalties, new prices, dispute handling and resolution (except for litigation and arbitration) towards clients, main subcontractors and key vendors, ensuring that notices and notifications are issued as per contractual requirements, and participate in the generation of additional revenue as entitled by the contracts
• Check consistency between records, reports and correspondence, verify supporting documentation for invoicing and monitor that payments received are in line with the contractual terms
• Prepare reporting for project, company and corporate
• Ensure that Golden Rules and Silver Guidelines are implemented
• Maintain necessary liaison with other competent Saipem functions, in particular with Financial Administration, Insurance, Procurement and Risk referents
• Ensure all Project Certificates are duly issued by clients (e.g. Milestone Completion Certificates, Mechanical Completion, Handover Certificate, Provisional Acceptance Certificate)
• Provide collection and sharing of lessons learned, feedbacks and returns of experience on issues/criticalities encountered during project execution

• Civil Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveyor or Business Administration Degrees;
• Relevant experience, minimum of 3 years, in Oil and Gas sector
• Contract law specialized knowledge, strong negotiation skills, target oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, planning and analysis capabilities, knowledge of Oil & Gas projects, engaged in professional growth and continuous improvement.

• Ensure safe maintenance execution of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, compliant with HSE rules, legislative regulations and international std.
• Set and promote Leadership in Safety attitudes
• Bring leadership and supervision and provide support to team members in terms of technical and individual performance capability
• Be responsible for supporting the close out of any gaps in the competency standards for all team members

• Ensure that the services are carried out in strict compliance with Company and Client current HSE rules
• Plan Preventive and Corrective Maintenance operations (routine and short-term)
• Coordinate all Contractor personnel for the smooth execution of the services
• Report and/or advise the FMS, and/or the Maintenance Site Repr. on Daily bases

• Anticipate, plan and request the logistical means necessary for smooth maintenance operations, taking into account the various constraints when planning and carrying out operations
• Take part of site coordination meetings
• Ensure the Preparation of Maintenance reports for submission to Company
• Ensure the movement of spare parts according to the requirements of Maintenance operations
• Check and validate all technical reports in CMMS and ensure work history is comprehensively recorded in line with CMMS data quality requirements
• Inform the FMS, and/or the Maintenance Site Repr., by appropriate reporting, on the progress of maintenance operations and, if necessary, on difficulties encountered
• Ensure the Contractor Personnel complete and record all handovers (daily, weekly and rotation)
• Technical Support/Methods
• Ensure the appropriateness of the operating and maintenance procedures employed by own crews and, if necessary, suggests improvements
• Ensure coordination between maintenance Operations and Preparation teams
• Keep an up-to-date list of works that cannot be performed except during inspections of machines or shutdowns
• Keep files of requests for studies of modifications and improvements
• Suggest corrective measures to FMS, and/or the Maintenance Site Repr. if a Maintenance backlog could become unmanageable
• Maintain a permanent anticipation on the potential problems that could occur in the production plant, with close relationship with other sections, in order to prevent non-productive or non-efficient operations

• Organize the rotation schedules of own teams
• Identify the training needs of his teams and make training requests as appropriate
• Propose all necessary adjustments related to the Nationalization plan
• Propose appraisal and Competence assessment for own staff
• Set expectations, coach and mentor technicians with regards to acceptable attitudes and behaviors

• Demonstrate commitment to safety through language, behavior and actions
• Ensure the correct behavior of his teams in accordance with the general safety regulations of the subsidiary and, if needed, take the necessary corrective measures
• Ensure all necessary controls to mitigate risks and/or eliminate hazards
• Performance monitoring via regular observation of working practices, assessing compliance with safe systems of work and work instructions

• Higher National Diploma or Certificate (HND/HNC (A-levels + 3 years’ study) or BTS/DUT or equivalent.
• 10 to15 years’ experience in the field of maintenance on oil and gas production installations.
• A basic knowledge of the process of oil and gas treatment, installations and a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in oil and gas treatment installations.
• Specific professional knowledge: CMIMS: SAP/R3.

• Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase services/subcontracts/goods, in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Corporate/Company policies and standards and work instructions

• Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on given purchasing request;
• Support the vendors during the preparation of the proposals with obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info;
• Prepare the bid tabulation to compare different proposals, require the technical comparison tabulation of involved business, prepare the technical and commercial tabulation and suggest a select vendor;
• Lead the commercial/economic negotiation;
• Prepare the purchase subcontract based on standard General Purchase Terms and Conditions and Project Special Purchase Conditions, if any, and managing possible deviations;
• Close out the bid process receiving subcontract confirmation by selected vendor and informing the unsuccessful vendors about negative result of their bid;
• Follow up and negotiate, if necessary, subcontract revisions;
• Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided system tools;
• Check and comment the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical Evaluation.

• Bachelor's degree or Master degree in a technical field;
• At least 3 years relevant experience in procurement area;
• Good working knowledge of SAP
• High level of following skills is requested: flexibility, problem solving, focus to result and negotiation
• Foreign education or work experience preferable