Project Services, Interface & Integration Manager at FIRST E&P Limited

FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) is a Nigerian oil and gas company that was established in 2011. It started formal business operations on the 1st of July, 2012. FIRST E&P is a deeply technical, commercial and entrepreneurial organization, with full delivery capability across the entire upstream oil and gas value chain.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Services, Interface & Integration Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The incumbent will be the Project Focal point to oversee and manage all interface, engineering coordination and project integration issues between the various work packages deployed in the execution company projects.
• The incumbent shall be responsible for managing all project interfaces associated with design, engineering, construction, installation, pre commissioning and commissioning activities and ensure that all projects are fully integrated to function as a complete plant system.
• Define for management approval, the Interface Management Process for the project.
• This shall include the authoring of all the relevant documents to be used in the implementation of the process. 
• Define all project integration node points and check that all nodes interconnect/integrate to ensure that the entire plant shall function as intended. 
• Accountable for setting up, managing, and updating the Master Integrated Project Schedule 
• Overall responsibility for managing important stakeholder expectations for all projects (Conductor supported platform, FPSO, Subsea Pipelines and risers, Drilling works).
• Define and regularly update the battery limits of the various work packages.
• Create the project  Master interface Register: Identify, catalogue and regularly update the interfaces between various work packages at their battery limits with full definition of the requirements required for management and closeout. 
• Provide technical support for review of contractor design, proposals and method statements.
• Identify Risks (threats and opportunities) through workshops, Management
• sessions, information gathering or any other effective means.
• Promote and actively contribute to flawless start up and asset transfer to operations team. 
• Develop and implement (using other resources) an interface management system that is web based can be fully accessible through the internet. ·
• Provide technical assistance and advice to the project regarding interface issues, scope and schedule. 
• Ensure Contractor’s compliance with all interface related technical requirements during detailed design, fabrication, integration, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of the project. 
• Embrace and apply company’s capital Project Stewardship, Operational Excellence, Processes and tools. 
• Review of all interface related contractor produced engineering documents and relate any differences or site approved changes to the project and relevant work packages team leaders. 
• Organize and lead interface review meetings with work package stakeholders and other contractors. 
• Suggest and facilitate reaching agreements and optimal solutions regarding all interfaces. 
• Carry out regular interface progress assessments to identify delays and initiate remedial action if necessary. 
• Manage and resolve the interface progress report including all critical areas and potential conflicts regularly. 
• Other project duties as may be assigned by the GM, Engineering & Capital Projects

Requirements

• A good university degree in Engineering with a minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in oil and gas facilities engineering and project management. 
• Multi-faceted industry experience ranging through project management, engineering design, construction and offshore installation. 
• Experience in executing a world class project in a community/security sensitive terrain such as the offshore Niger Delta
• Candidate must have successfully delivered Projects with an aggregate value of not less than $500 million in an E&P environment 
• Ability to effectively interface with the Commercial, Financial (Lenders and Shareholders), Regulatory and Legal compliance aspects of an integrated project ·
• Track record in the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of onshore and offshore oil/gas facilities, including oil/gas transportation pipelines.
• The offshore experience must be in water depth of not less than 25m ·
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Expertise in applying for and securing licenses and permits for the construction and operation of oil and gas production facilities, including pipelines ·
• Understanding of the Nigerian Content Development (NCD) requirements as applicable to the project and the required actions to achieve compliance ·
• Knowledge of local fabrication capabilities and resources and how to maximize them to achieve project timelines
• Excellent technical and communication skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork
• Fluency in written and spoken English language

Desired Attributes
Technical Skills:

• Ability to multitask, manage and resolve complex technical challenges and project interfaces
• High level of independent thinking and reasoning, based on sound technical and commercial fundamentals
• Understanding and application of sound project management principles to achieve project activity timelines 
• Ability to generate good quality technical and progress reports Business Skills
• Ruthless productivity and bottom-line focus
• Ability to translate and articulate sound engineering solutions into the key business drivers, HSE, Cost and Progress
• Implement fit for purpose business improvement processes, including peer reviews and audits, engaging consultants where necessary, to minimize rework and avert variations and cost escalations
• Supervise and coordinate subordinates effectively Team Skills
• Interact and work effectively with other professionals in the company and in the project team, taking cognizance of individual abilities and competences Personal Skills
• Readily accept views and guidance from superiors and input from subordinates
• Demonstrate high level of oral and written skills (English), good listening ability, demonstrate personal initiative and ability to mentor subordinates

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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