Head of O&G Projects

Head of O&G Projects (M/F)

Remit: Lead the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects across Africa, from early studies and tendering through implementation, execution and demobilisation.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Our client is a leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent, covering port, logistics, maritime and rail activities. Part of a major international shipping and logistics group, it relies on more than a century of expertise and over 23,000 employees across nearly 50 countries to provide its African and global customers with tailor-made, innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing sustainably to Africa’s transformation.

The Head of O&G Projects joins the Oil & Gas team of the Energy & Project Solutions Department. The scope covers exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development and offshore supply bases. The role reports to the Energy & Project Solutions Director and works closely with the O&G Director, the Bid Development Department, the Finance and Business Plan teams, and country and port teams.

This is an opportunity to have a real impact in a company that places Africa at the heart of its strategy, within an international environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the O&G projects team: define roles, allocate resources across projects, set priorities and support skills development, in coordination with country and project managers

Business Development & Tendering

• Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations

• Lead O&G tender responses with the Bid Development Department, from kick-off and task allocation to technical proposal, compliance matrix, implementation plan and client clarifications

• Develop client relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, and work with internal partners to support new business

Solution Design, CAPEX & Business Plan

• Design logistics and supply base solutions for operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift packages

• Translate client requirements into a supply base solution and assess gaps with local port and country teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yard, wash bay, DNV CCUs, bunkering and dry bulk, waste including NORM, customs and personnel logistics

• Build the BOQ and CAPEX requirements and steer the business plan with Finance, including pricing, occupancy and sensitivity scenarios, and residual value of assets

Subcontractors & Mobilisation

• Identify, qualify and manage local subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding and sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services, including RFQs, offer comparison and alignment on scope and organisation

• Prepare retro-planning and mobilisation schedules aligned with the client campaign start, and secure equipment and personnel lead times

Project Implementation & Execution

• Master the contractual obligations and requirements of the projects

• Ensure projects are implemented and executed smoothly, in compliance with contractual commitments, customer expectations, and the goals and standards set for the projects

• Monitor progress and performance against contract obligations, planning and deliverables, and identify risks and problem areas

• Ensure contractual obligations and challenges are understood and properly taken into account by Country Management and the Project Team

• Ensure projects are delivered within the set budget, and report any financial deviation to management

• Mitigate contractual, financial and operational risks during implementation and execution

• Plan and meet deadlines for each step and milestone of the implementation phase

Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

• Attend internal, client and supplier meetings as required, and ensure information is formalised and shared with the main stakeholders

• Coordinate project reporting based on contractual obligations, and ensure all reports required by the project owner are accurate and sent on time

• Coordinate and assist in producing the documentation required by the customer (SOP, TMP, ERP) within the specified timeframe

• Report non-conformities, develop corrective action and risk mitigation plans with project and country teams, and support timely dispute resolution

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