A Reputable Group of Company Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for 9 Job Positions

THE COMPANY:

We are a group of company, quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. We have multiple lines of business and huge investment in different sectors of the Nigerian and Middle-East economy ranging from Oil and Gas, Maritime, Dredging, Mining, Engineering and Construction. 

Our vision is to dominate the sectors of our business operations in the local regional and global market. In view of our projected growth, pursuit of our vision and re-engineering of our structure for efficiency aimed at maximizing our potential, we seek result oriented, competent and experienced personnel to join our dynamic team to drive critical areas of our business for achieve strategic business targets.

POST TITLE:   Dredging Projects Development and Planning Manager

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have B.Sc/HND/BEng. in Geology/Mining Engineering with minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Oil and Gas with at least 5 years of experience working in a Project Management role at a senior level,
• Experience in planning of dredging project and wide experience in maritime project and construction industry will be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the implementation, coordination and follow up of complex and challenging dredging projects,
• Manages dredging projects with huge budgets and responsible for the follow-up of the resources needed: people, tools, infrastructure, logistics, contractors, budget, money, etc.,
• Monitor and report on all aspects of projects: technical, legal, contractual and commercial issue,
• Work to ensure and guaranty, the quality, efficiency and profitability of projects. Give close attention and never lose sight of environmental and safety issues,
• Work proactively and in close interaction with different stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, suppliers, etc),
• Supervise a team including several project engineers and guide both own team and the subcontractors involved,
• Develop and monitor implementation program and Project Execution Plan (PEP),
• Formulation of logic linked Clause – Program, Look ahead /Recovery Program with Resource loading,
• Familiar in tender stage planning, involved in logistic and methodology planning, also planning for Cost control and Budget to build,
• Preparation of project specific planning and control procedures which include Progress Measurement Procedure, Mitigation / Contingency Plans, Cost Performance Plan (CPR). 
• Coordinated Installation Plan (CIP), Logistic Plans, Assisting in preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP),
• Develop procurement matrix and material delivery as per schedule. Forecasting long lead Items,
• Supports the project team in the preparation of periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management, Consultant and Client informed on the project progress,
• These reports include labor productivity, schedule status, financial analysis and earned value curves reports on either direct or indirect dredging activities,
• Initiate what-if analysis on Program to identify areas of uncertainty, potential problems and report generation. Initiate / Respond to all Planning related correspondences,
• Submission of monthly progress report and claim and finalization of progress figures and variation of works with clients and contractors,
• Co-ordination with Project Management team on current issues of concern and potential problems resulting in any re-sequencing / re-programming as necessary to overcome them, using critical path analysis,
• Preparation and Determination / analysis of Claim Program to substantiate claims. Liaising with relevant unit for submission of claims. Issue Notices,  Interim and detailed particulars for claims on a timely manner,
• Preparation, review issue and analysis of Project Reports, in terms of Schedule, Progress, S-Curve, Histogram, Look Ahead Activities, Activities behind Schedule, and Areas of Concern in line with Project Control procedure,
• Contributes to pre-planning of project,
• Mobilize and Demobilize resources to site according to programme phase requirements and meet all environment and housekeeping duties.

POST TITLE:   Technical Dredging Manager

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have B.Sc/HND/BEng. in Geology/Mining Engineering with minimum of 15 years cognate experience in Oil and Gas with at least 8 years of experience working in similar role at a senior level,
• Experience in planning of dredging operations and project; detailed understanding different types of dredger systems as well as wide experience in maritime project and construction industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Interpret and implement technical hydrographic survey report,
• Develop, update and strictly implement the dredging operations manual,
• Plan and oversee site operations, provide direction for the dredging team and Play the role of project Manager Production/Maintenance on all dredging activities,
• Draw up final reports (both technical and financial), advise on necessary technical improvements, help the crew in solving technical problems on board and monitor the logistics of mobilization and demobilization on site,
• Manage the day today dredging activities of several vessels,
• Provide daily reports to the Head of Subsidiary on milestones, work/ done, progress, budget, issues and planning,
• Delegate specific responsibilities to Sr. dredge masters(s), analyze and submit daily activity reports
• Assess performance and suggest efficiency improvement methods for dredging activities,
• Ensure the Dredgers and equipment performs to optimum as per manufacturer specification and to full capacity as per operational plan/laid down procedure,
• As a technical superintendent, prepare, supervise and guide dockings/repair jobs and provide day-to-day technical supervision for our state-of-the-art dredgers and equipment,
• Establishing, monitoring and implementing preventative and routine maintenance procedures/records in accordance with international standard,
• Identify risks and appropriate mitigations; escalate if necessary to management,
• Preparation and submission of maintenance and capital budgets for assigned vessel/dredger,
• Monitoring of assigned dredgers/equipment maintenance cost, management of all equipment records including regulatory agencies and technical date,
• Maintaining spare parts inventory for dredgers and equipments, 
• Diagnose and develop solutions for recurring problems, 
• Approval and management of maintenance requisitions of assigned equipment,
• Plan, implement monitor and ensure achievement of set production targets,
• Ensure dredging activities are executed as per project plan,
• Interface with the Client site representative and host community,
• Achieve project’s product delivery according to scope, time and budget,
• Ensure that QA/HSE requirements and procedures are observed onsite,
• Provide leadership and guidance towards Trainees, Junior and senior dredge masters and beaver supervisors.

POST TITLE:   Quarry Engineering and Production Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate quarry production processes with a view to determining (with high degree of accuracy of measurement) material production, plan production to meet clients requests, dynamic management of production process to meet market demand and maximizing the capacity of the quarry equipment and machineries. 
• Conduct stock checks on hourly/daily /weekly/monthly basis.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 15+ years Mine/Quarry engineering, planning and production management experienced,
• Previous drilling and blasting, crushing, conveying and capital projects experience,
• Develop and conduct necessary training for employees,
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, maintenance, mineral processing and budgeting preferred
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Working knowledge of PC operations and software,
• Ability to perform tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces and occasionally lifting.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS/ ROLE:

Mining Operations:

• Select or develop mineral location extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost and deposit characteristics,
• Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines,
• Develop short and long term quarry development needs,
• Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals,
• Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, and/or mines in order to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral deposits,
• Supervise and coordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists and other mine personnel,
• Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel,
• Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels,
• Evaluate data in order to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes,
• Managing and regulating the quarry’s budget,
• Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of paperwork.

Equipment/ Plant:

• Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists,
• Familiar with operation of draglines, front end loaders, backhoes, haul trucks, crushers. belt Conveyors, and skid steers loaders,
• Track daily production and equipment usage while ensuring the production capacity of equipment are optimize,
• Ensure equipment maintenance records are kept and schedule maintenance activities and production are carried out accordingly,
• Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping: or for monitoring mine conditions,
• Production and performance monitoring/Safety liaising with sales and commercial teams to balance sales and output,
• Work closely with Production manager and Quality Manager to achieve set targets,
• Altering the quarry’s production system in accordance with the materials required,
• Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically,
• Providing the group management with information and statistics on the quarry’s performance
• Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions,
• Ensure operators, repairers and engineers of the quarry follow all plant safety policies and track all departments to ensure that all policies are being followed.

POST TITLE:   Mineral Resources Mining Manager (Engineer)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate Degree in Geology Mining Engineering or related discipline,
• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized professional association,
• 15+ years of mining experience in operations engineering and project evaluation, managerial role
• Experience in underground mine design and development,
• Experience in mine equipment selection, capital cost and operating cost estimates,
• Strong track record of successfully completed projects in the mining industry,
• Experience in an operations environment as the Mine Engineer or Superintendent Level. 
• Familiar with mine planning software such as Minesight, AutoCAD, Mine2-4D, MineCAD or other mine development software,
• The qualification to sign off on mineral reserves as a Qualified Engineer is desired but not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ ROLE:

• The position holder will be an integral member of the operations team that will oversee the development and completion of the project feasibility studies for the mining of different solid minerals,
• The successful candidate will initially be responsible for engineering design and mine planning, and will assume a more operational role as the Project transitions to construction and development.
• In this role, the Mineral Resources Mining Manager will interact, monitor and provide oversight to various contractors and outside vendors as appropriate,
• The role is part, of the Business Planning team for the group and provides long-range mining engineering support to the mining subsidiary of the group,
• The role holder performs tasks with supervision, set deadlines, responsibilities, and develops plans for the extraction of mineral resources in different areas of the operation,
• The role holder ensures health and safety standards are met, legislated requirements are satisfied, and cash flow enhancing strategies are provided,
• To provide business planning support to the operations and ensure all work is done in accordance to company procedures and standards and meets legislated requirements,
• Provide guidance, support and act as direct resource to the team building the mine feasibility studies,
• Oversee the development and maintenance of long and short term mine plans, mine designs and input into geological efforts as appropriate,
• Prepare and review project proposals, studies and technical reports technical reports,
• Provide project management leadership and/or act as the mining lead on studies and projects,
• Provide specialist technical input into team project work,
• Provide input and evaluation into reserve and resource estimates,
• To provide technical support, business advice and assistance to the group’s business planning team as required,
• Responsible in the development of mine plans, methods, design, and materials handling,
• To provide support for the development of long range plans- mine packages and mine design,
• To assist the senior engineer in the development of one, five and ten years mine plans,
• To work collaterally with other mining engineers and/or mine technologists,
• Develop or bring forward, as appropriate, industry best practices and new technologies,
• Oversee the cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed expectations,
• Liaise with contractors, vendors and other stakeholders on a technical level and present reports, publications and presentations in a professional manner.

POST TITLE:   Hydrographic Surveyor

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years of practical field experience in similar role at the field front,
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining/Geotechnical or Hydrogeological Engineering are required for this position,
• Significant prior work experience in mine water management planning, sand search activities, underwater surveying and operations,
• Experienced managing large projects, leading and managing staff and display strong interpersonal skills,
• Able to identify and make appropriate recommendation of equipment and tools required for reliable sand search activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ ROLE:

• Carryout technical exploration of water bodies with a view to locating and identifying areas with sand deposits in commercial quantity, to be exploited by dredging for reclamation of marshy terrain or stockpiling,
• Advice on positioning of dredger during operation,
• Produce sand search survey report that provides information as to the quantity of sand available for exploitation based on mathematical formulas not guess work,
• Develop and determine coordinated bathymetric map of the project area (not a sketch), depicts depths for smooth navigation of the dredger to the sand pit and as a base for determining changes in the sub-bottom topography after dredging,
• Make appropriate recommendations on suitability and viability of proposed dredging site considering the design and physical nature of the terrain among other factors,
• Specifically, accountable for preparing accurate and reliable sand search  report from/around data collection of sand deposit database, groundwater modeling analysis, and surface water measurement and controls,
• Lead the technical survey team in dredging operations -sand mining and client project based,
• Carryout underwater survey operations such as positioning dynamics. Development of positioning and technical documentation for field development projects/ operations,
• Carryout reading, measuring and staking grade, topo surveys, and observe all dredging activities Collect and analyze soil sample and carryout soil type evaluation.

POST TITLE:   Business Development Manager- Engineering

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering qualification preferably with a Masters Degree in Business Administration,
• 8 -12 years experience in Business Development function Experience in Oil, Gas, Energy and Marine sectors, international experience. dealt with global clients, minimum 5 years experience in Nigerian Market,
• Exceptional customer awareness and sales skills in the business development and marketing aspects in the oil and gas industry with ability to market EPC or Fabrication and construction services to the various oil companies,
• Fully conversant in modern computer aided planning technologies and Operations Management processes,
• Techno commercial skills to be able to deal with contractual and financial conditions in bids,
• Excellent Networking skills,
• Candidates should have strong links to industry and knowledge of the business drivers for our key markets,
• Large experience selling EPC projects to Operators.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ ROLE:

• Developing and pursing new opportunities for the purpose of promoting and marketing the Oil and Gas EPC business of Japaul Engineering to the various Oil and Gas majors in the Nigerian markets,
• Maximize contact with key accounts, key contacts and other critical people at various client organizations and focus efforts to obtain new work and generation of new enquiries for the business,
• Work in synergy with a support team of country and proposal to proactively sell the Company in the Upstream Market, including feasibility studies, FEEDs, DEED, and EPCs,
• Actively participate in the proposals commercial, contractual, legal and economic aspects, coordinating the contractual aspects and the financial and tax requirements,
• Conduct a comprehensive follow-up of the proposals until awarded,
• Identify and develop relationships with the key decision-makers, uncover new business opportunities, recommend value added solutions, and develop a winning strategy (i.e. partnerships, subcontracts, etc),
• Manage the Sales and Business Development process /pipeline for business to ensure the Division achieves sales targets in all businesses,
• Ensure prequalification of the organization with existing and potential customers, to enable us to be in a position to bid for projects within our sphere of capabilities,
• Identify and pre-qualify business opportunities and make recommendations to the organization, assuring Company’s participation in the bidding stage,
• To ensure that the enquiries are screened and to determine a sales strategy, risk identification, profit potential and analysis, and to ensure communication of customer needs and expectations between Japaul and the client,
• Ensure liaison with other departments as appropriate in relation to proposals, projects, legal, financing, tax, or other issues,
• Foster and develop positive customer relationships which result in increased business,
• Understand customer needs and assist in the  development of project solutions that satisfy those requirements and provide opportunities for Japaul Engineering,
• Liaison with Tendering Manager, Estimation and Finance on submission of bid documents,
• Interact with Head of Subsidiary to maintain relationships with customers during project execution, especially from the point of generating additional work orders,
• Provide inputs to management based on market information to enable the organization to develop capability in areas to give us strategic leverage for future projects,
• Gather and analyze market intelligence for new projects and opportunities,
• Assist in initial planning, time scheduling, histograms and theoretical Curves to supplement techno-commercial offer for large projects.

POST TITLE:   Proposal/Tendering Manager

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Beng. in Engineering with minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Oil and Gas with at least 5 years of experience working in a proposal/Tender environment at a similar level,
• Ability to co-ordinate a group of multi-disciplined people in order to deliver a proposal on time and at the level of quality required,
• To adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality regarding tendering business.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ ROLE:

• Develop, maintain and ensure application of the Group Tendering Procedure on all tenders,
• Manage process of establishing tenders and proposals,
• Responsible for the overall coordination of the tender including preparation of accurate and economic costing and assessment of risk and competition,
• Compile the final tender package in compliance with all processes, procedures and principals,
• Ensure tenders are compiled in accordance with the key milestones for all deliverables and quality of the proposal. In the case of major tenders, develop a schedule for the tendering process and monitor the actual progress to ensure that the deliverables dates are achieved,
• Carryout initial review and summarizing of ITT packages and guide management on “Bid” or “No Bid”,
• Coordination of all subcontractor ITT and evaluations,
• Compiling the commercial qualifications to ensure compliance with all commercial principals,
• Responsible and ensuring timely delivery of the tender documents and close out of tenders negotiations,
• Liaise with clients, HODs, agencies, regulators, and other stakeholders in putting a tender together and dealing with required clarifications and necessary negotiations,
• Track and advice management on all key events and progress in relation to tenders,
• Organize Kick off meetings, Pre-Tender and Tender Boards review,
• Supervise the project cost estimate, cash flow, and schedule including contingency,
• Review the cost estimate prepared by the Estimator and ensures all activities have been included,
• Liaise with Legal Department for contractual qualifications to be addressed to Customer,
• Ensure all technical, contractual, schedule and cost estimation input needed to meet tender requirements is collected,
• Assisting the business development team in the pursuit of  future business,
• Liaise with Technical, operations and logistics departments on operational issues,
• Point of contact for potential and sub contractors.

POST TITLE:   Business Development Manager- Dredging

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have B.Sc/B.Eng. in Geology/ Engineering with minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Oil and Gas with at least 5 years in Dredging,
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the Dredging industry in Nigeria and West Africa landscape and the basic guiding statutory laws will be an added advantage,
• Candidates should have strong links to industry and knowledge of the business drivers for our key markets.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Support strategic objectives by leading all marketing, business development and sales initiatives to identify and develop new accounts and maximize sales with existing accounts,
• Directly participate in strategic business planning, market analysis, customer relationship development and contract negotiations for the Company related to Dredging,
• Manage the market research and reporting infrastructure such that aid informed decision making and strategy development,
• Identify market opportunities and position the company to take advantage of such opportunities
• Develop new market opportunities for additional product volumes coming from current and future operating areas,
• Develop and supervise business development executives,
• Develop and implement the company’s business development strategies,
• Prepare the company’s strategy for price review and lead price review teams at negotiations,
• Ensure Price Risk Management is handled accurately and efficiently,
• Participate in the development of contracts and agreements,
• Be responsible for short-term and long-term dredging planning to help the subsidiary and consequently the parent company increase profitability.

POST TITLE:   Business Development Manager – Maritime

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have B.Sc/BEng. in Master /Marine Engineering/ Engineering with minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Oil and Gas with at least 5 years in Maritime Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry,
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the Maritime industry in Nigeria and West Africa Landscape and the basic guiding statutory laws will be an added advantage,
• Possess experience in chartering operations and management with good knowledge in shipping documents and custom procedures,
• Candidates should have strong links to industry and knowledge of the business drivers for our key markets.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS/ ROLE:

• Take responsibility for the overall management and development of the business of offshore marine
• To identify and assist to source for new clients for company tugs and barges,
• To assist to develop company to be a leading player in chartering of offshore vessels in this region
• Directly participate in strategic business planning, market analysis, customer relationship development, and contract negotiations for the company related to Maritime,
• Develops strategic sales and marketing objectives, maintains sales territories, and monitors quotas and budgets,
• Manages and develops marketing programs and materials such as customer presentations and trade shows,
• Acts as a liaison between clients and operations to resolve client’s issues, foster customer relations and develop new business,
• Champions pricing actions and service contract negotiations,
• Work to achieve a higher revenue target, prepare professional proposals and contracts to present to new and existing clientele, and move all opportunities to   closure with follow-up meetings presentations, calls, and web demos.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who meet basic requirements of the respective positions. Applicants should use the job title as the subject of their application. Written application letter along with detailed resume/curriculum vitae should be sent to careers.jpplc@yahoo.co.uk or hardcopy application sent to:

P.O. Box 12932,

Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7^th February 2012.