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Chief Executive Officer - Oil and Gas Industry
Employer: Accenture
Region: Africa
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: 25 July 2009
About the Position
“ Excellent commercial & technical opportunities
“ Attractive remuneration package
A rare opportunity exists for a talented CEO to lead and ensure the growth and profitability of the company. The ideal candidate will be directly accountable to the Board of Directors for all activities of the company. He/she will champion the shaping of the vision, goals and objectives of the company and ensure these are achieved through articulating and executing clear and relevant business strategies and plans.
The CEO will be responsible for securing and developing Oil and Gas upstream assets profitably, ensuring superior return to shareholders as well as expanding the business into new geographies and markets. In addition, the CEO will establish and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders in the upstream industry.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Engineering or Physical/Earth Science. A higher degree in a relevant discipline as well as a masters degree in Business Administration will be added advantage. He/she will also have at least 18 years post qualification experience of which 15 years should be in the upstream Oil and Gas industry with at least 5 years in senior management position. He/she must have a track record of delivering results with notable achievements and must be respected in the upstream industry.
To apply: e-mail your current resume and cover letter to lagos.accenture@accenture.com
The cover letter should include your availability for interview for the period 13th-17th July, 2009.

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QA/QC Manager
Reference: Req//003796
Status: Active
Type: Permanent
Location: Nigeria
Start Date: 20 Jul 2009
Job Description:
A client requires a QA/QC Manager for multimillion dollar project in Nigeria. The successful applicant must have minimum of 15/20 years QA/QC experience in construction industry preferably oil & gas pipelines and related facilities with some experience in remote environments or have experience of working Nigeria previously.
Candidates must be highly experienced in Pipelines and will ideally have a Mechanical/Pipeline background.
Start date: ASAP
Contract -12 months renewable
Working week - Mon to Fri, 10 hours Sat 8 hours Sun off
Rotation - 90 days on 21 days off
Economy class flights with airline of choice provided
Company accommodation/feeding/transportation provided
If interested please send your CV to Rob Marsh at rmarsh@airenergi.com quoting REF: QQ3796 or 0870 112 9466

Maintenance Advisor - SONANGOL PP
Employer: Brunel
Region: Africa
Location: Luanda, Angola
Deadline: 22 July 2009
Job Reference no: 22889
Work location: Luanda, Angola
Contract period: 2 year duration
Mission Statement
* Under the authority of the Head of Maintenance and Inspection, provides the required support and assistance to the Maintenance & Inspection organization.
* For future Assets, helps to establish the required maintenance organization to support their operations.
Situation in the organization chart
* Belongs to the Director of Operation’s Maintenance & Inspection Dept.
* Reports to the Head of Maintenance and Inspection
Job description
Tasks
* Assists the Head of Maintenance and Inspection in various aspects relating to maintenance and inspection, namely:
* Recruitment of Maintenance & Inspection Personnel.
* Management of the Maintenance & Inspection Organization.
* Assists in developing Maintenance Strategy, Policies and Procedures
* Maintains relations with the Offshore Maintenance & Inspection teams
* Maintains relations with other Departments such as Contracts, Finance, Production, Safety, Logistics, Warehousing plus Facilities Engineering & Construction.
* Reviews the need for Equipment manufacturer service contracts, issues justification to Asset Management & draws up contract scopes of work. On approval provides documentation for the Contracts Dept to raise the necessary Service Contract.
* Reviews all existing M&I Contracts & request renewals were relevant in a timely manner.
* Discusses with Asset Production Teams the setting up of First Line
Maintenance.
-Organizes visits by M&I personnel to various manufacturer’s facilities for pre-commissioning & factory acceptance tests.
-Reviews maintainability and reliability of proposed new equipment.
-Reviews spare parts selection, taking into consideration the criticality of various pieces of equipment.
-Oversees periodic reviews of the stock of spare parts to determine if stock levels are correct & organizes the scrapping of obsolete / redundant items.
-Reviews future maintenance programs and procedures.
Context and environment
*Office based but with occasional visits to the Company’s Offshore operated facilities.
*Is principally involved within the M&I dept, but also liaises with other departments within the Company plus various outside contractor organizations i.e. Solar / Nuovo Pignone etc.
*Works on a 6 week on / 3 week off rotation, 7 days per week, 8 hours / day with occasional visits Offshore.
Requirements
Profile
*Graduated Engineer or equivalent, with at least 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
*Familiar with offshore / onshore oil and gas production facilities.
*Some knowledge of the Portuguese language would be an advantage.
*Must be trained and certified for H2S, Sea survival and HUET.
Information
Contact: Mr. Greig Macleod (gmacleod@brunel-uk.com)

E-mail: gmacleod@brunel-uk.com

ICAPS Commissioning Engineer
Req//003637
Status:     Active
Type:     Permanent
Location:  Paris then Nigeria
Start Date: 20 Jul 2009
Project - OML 58
Project Description
o New gas treatment train to be installed at Obite
o A gas supply unit (GSU) for the new Integrated Power Plant
o Revamping works on Ibewa Production center
o New gas compression facilities and condensate stabilisation unit on Obagi flowstation
o Interconnecting pipelines (54 km, 6” average)
Location - Port Harcourt/ Camp sites
Profile - He will be in charge of the overall set up of ICAPS database including necessary links/cross reference to SICON. He will also be in charge of training Nigerian personnel on ICAPS.
Start date - June/ July 2009 (in Paris until March 2010, then Nigeria)
Duration of Contract - mobilization first in Paris ( From Mid July to End 2009/March 2010) then on site on OML 58 for a year (renewable)
Working days - 6 days/week
Working hours - 10 hours/day
Rotation - 75/21 or 90/21
Accommodation - camp
Salary - please provide Salary Expectations
Living allowance - NA full board is provided
Send your CV to Rob Marsh at rmarsh@airenergi.com quoting REF: C3637 or 0870 112 9466

Lead Civil Works Draughtsman
Reference     Req//003624
Status         Active
Type         Contract
Location     Nigeria
Start Date     27 Jul 2009
Duration     52 weeks
Pay Details     £400 per Day
Job Description:
A large Oil and Gas EPC company are looking for a Lead Civil Work Draughtsman to work in Nigeria
The role will be based in Port Harcourt on a rotational basis working on a major onshore project. Initial contract duration will be 12 months, with possibility of renewal.
Candidates should have at least 10 years Civil Design experience, including supervisory experience.
If this role is of interest, please submit your CV for more information.
Contact: Tom Brookshaw@airenergi.com

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LNG Tank Erection Supervisor
Reference: Req//003618
Status Active
Type: Permanent
Location: Algeria
Start Date: 15 Jul 2009
Job Description:
French speaking Construction Supervisor required to oversee the erection of LNG tanks on the Gassi Touil LNG Plant in Algeria. The contract duration will be 12 months.
Details of the role are as follows:
Start Date: July 2009
Rotation: 75/21
Working hours: 6 days/10 hours per day
Accommodation: Camp based, all found
-    Suitable candidate must speak fluent French and have supervised the erection of atleast 2 LNG tank projects.
APPLY: Send your CV to Blair Anderson at banderson@airenergi.com advising on your expected daily rate and availability.
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Joint Venture Manager - Gabon
Reference     Req//003494
Status         Active
Type         Permanent
Location     Gabon
Start Date     24 Jul 2009
Pay Details     £190,000 per Annum
Job Description     Joint Venture Manager - West Africa based
The client has interests in a number of non-operated ventures in Africa, operated by its Joint Venture partners. In the next few years there is significant expenditure planned on new developments and this Joint Venture Manager will be responsible for monitoring/steering activities and interfacing with the operators as and when required so as to minimise cost, maximise profit.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that agreements/contracts adequately reflect the company interests and as such will have input in these documents.
You will ideally have a minimum of 15 years in the E&P industry, with 5-10 years in a technical discipline such as PE or G+G. You will also hold a relevant degree, ideally to MSc level and have a good understanding of Petroleum Economics and legal agreements and contracts.
In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package designed to attract the best candidates.
To discuss this role in greater detail contact Nick Frost on +44 870 112 9467 or by email at: nfrost@airenergi.com
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Offshore Utility Operator
Reference: Req//003765
Status: Active
Type: Contract
Location: Abidjan
Start Date: 03 Aug 2009
Duration:  0 weeks
Job Description:
The client is an EPC which is a major owner and operator of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. Its core business involves turnkey engineering, procurement and project management services to convert oil tankers into FPSO vessels for supply to client on lease charter or purchase basis.
We are currently looking for a Utility Operator located at the Espoir field in Abidjan and this position will be on a rotation of 28 by 28.
If interested, please contact Yvette Caboboy by sending your latest CV, stating your availability or how much notice period is required, and your expected salary to Yvette@airenergi.com
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Maintenance Superintendent   
Reference: Req//003619
Status: Active
Type: Permanent
Start Date: 30 Jul 2009
Job Description:    Chief Engineer/Maintenance Superintendent
Marine Offshore Vessel Management Company have an immediate opening for Chief Engineer/Maintenance Superintendent for an FPSO on station in West Africa.
Candidate must have Chief Engineer unlimited COC (diesel) and all required STCW-95 certifications as a Chief Engineer for service on an Oil Tanker including dangerous cargo endorsement for OIL.
Ideal candidate will have at least 5 year’s experience as Chief Engineer sailing on tankers / VLCC’s of which at least 1 year experience as Chief Engineer/Maintenance Superintendent on an operating FPSO.
Experience during FSO/FPSO commissioning, refit and conversion activities preferred
If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please contact Shabana Jawaid on
Submit your CV directly to sjawaid@ airenergi.com