An Oil and Gas Industry Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Chief Operating Officer

An Oil and Gas Industry Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Chief Operating Officer

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a subsidiary of an independent oil and gas exploration and production Company, with operated and non-operated producing assets in OMLs and Marginal Fields, including oil & gas facilities and gas transport pipelines in Nigeria.

Due to continuous growth in the past years and to further enhance its operational effectiveness, the Company is seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to take up various leadership responsibilities as follow:

POST TITLE:   Chief Operating Officer (ES00599)

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Company’s operations in Nigeria, as well as its joint venture businesses. 
• He/she will provide leadership and direction to the activities of the Nigerian hub while ensuring the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day operational activities of the Company’s operated and non-operated assets across the country.
• Have responsibilities for asset management, well operations, facilities engineering, oil and gas production, pipeline operations as well as, oil & gas trading  activities.
• Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets within the framework set by the Group’s corporate mission, strategic plans and policies.
• Develop the Company’s wholly-owned and operated projects and effectively influence the development of the group’s non-operated assets.
• Take full responsibility and ownership of the Company’s P&L, and monitor Key financial objectives and performance metrics.
• Ensure adherence to international HSE standards in daily operations.
• Liaise with local communities and ensure the existence of harmonious relationship with stakeholders.
• Represent the Company in all Operation Committees (OPCOMs) of joint ventures.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• Applicant must possess good first degree in Science/Engineering or any related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years1 post-qualification experience in upstream and/or midstream operations, with significant time spent in general management capacity within an E &P Company.
• Experience in managing a large workforce, liaising with stakeholders and contract negotiation is essential.
• Proven track record in financial management
• Strong strategic orientation and demonstrable leadership skills,
• Good interpersonal and communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.

In addition, eligible candidates for this position should possess:

• Significant working experience in Nigeria
• Excellent leadership, planning and organization, as well as, people management skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of  three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities  to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com on or before 7^th June, 2011.

All Applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.