Ongoing Recruitment at Oando Nigeria Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Human Capital Management

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Division/Department: Human Capital Management
Directly Reports to: GM, BSG
Supervises: HR BP, HR BSO & HR Analyst

Job Summary

• The HHCM is a senior member of the OER executive team and is primarily responsible for the assurance of the appropriate manpower needs (quality and numbers) of OER’s operations.
• This role is responsible for the articulation, implementation and leadership of OER’s people strategy; the validation of policies and procedures on all HR issues and assures their relevance and consistent application. You will provide leadership for the HR entity and ensure effective HR representation within the business context.
• You will provide guidance and counsel to the leadership team, managers, supervisors, and employees of OER on a variety of issues to include but not limited to employee relations, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications, leadership alignment, team cohesion, learning and development, change management, organization development, compensation and benefits, company policies and procedures.
• You will design and align HR initiatives that are in line with OER’s business strategy and objectives, contribute to OER’s business plans with an understanding of its people and organizational implications, participate as an integral member in the strategic planning process of OER, create and execute strategic plans to improve OER’s performance through people development programs and initiatives, and act as a consult and facilitator with all managers to ensure effective hiring decisions are made, and ensure full execution of sourcing plan.
• You will lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the total compensation and talent management strategies in alignment with OER’s overall vision and identify and proactively raise organizational issues and trends; diagnose processes, structures and approach; recommend alternatives for improved effectiveness.
• You will be responsible for the development of your team members by conducting regular evaluations against defined expectations, and correct any deficiencies through coaching, mentoring and instructing.
• With strong E&P industry experience and excellent relationship management skills, you will lead the Human Resources team (where required) in discussions and negotiations with Trade Unions, Government Authorities, Vendors, Professional Bodies and JV Partners.
• You will also oversee the preparation of the company’s manpower, recruitment, training and succession plans, and drive a balanced and consistent implementation process.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assures that OER has the appropriate manpower (quality and numbers) to meet its operational needs.
• Validates all policies and procedures on all HR issues and assures their uniform and consistent application
• Supervise the HR entity
• Participates in the strategic decisions of the company (organisation, security, operations, financing, business development) and ensures effective HR representation on issues.
• Oversees the formulation and review of all HR strategy regarding recruitment, staffing, training, career development, employee relations and remuneration.
• Ensures that the CEO and other members of the Top Management are well informed on critical HR issues.
• Leads the Human Resources team in discussions and negotiations with the unions during the annual Salary & benefits negotiations and other important meetings.
• Oversees the preparation of the company’s Manpower, Recruitment, Training and Succession Plans and drives a balanced and consistent implementation.
• Represents Human Resources in meetings with authorities and partners (TECOM, OPCOM meetings) and liaises with oil industry trade groups, professional bodies and government authorities as may be necessary.
• Oversees the execution of employee local and international development programs
• Directs the annual Performance Appraisal exercise, ensuring fairness, equity and merit.
• Directs and supervises industry remuneration and job matching surveys to ensure OER remains competitive.
• Ensures the development of the HR profession and staff in the company and gives direction and support to the HR entities at the Corporate and Regional levels.
• Ensures the effective and uniform implementation of all HR policies, rules and procedures in all Divisions, of the company.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Efficient and uniform application of HR policies and procedures
• Effective Human Resources support for operational activities throughout the company
• Conducive industrial relations climate.
• Effective representation of HR at company Management level.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. in Humanities, Social Sciences or other fields with at least 15 years of relevant experience
• Ability to communicate at all levels and give objective advice on issues
• Strong skills in negotiations and diplomacy
• Good knowledge of OER’s business and structure
• Aptitude for information synthesis, autonomy and decision making
• Strong leadership and influencing qualities
• Must be a good coach and mentor.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Human Resources Strategy Development and Execution
• Track record of involvement with the HR Value Systems: Manpower Planning; Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Training, Career Development and Performance Management; Workforce Profiling and Human Resource Information Systems Management
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Decision making Skills
• Influence and interpersonal skills
• People management & leadership skills
• Internal consulting skills
• Presentation skills
• Data management

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Principal Reservoir Engineer

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site) 
Job type: Full-time
Entity: OER
Reports Directly to: Head of Petroleum Engineering

Purpose

• To lead the reservoir engineering function within the Petroleum Engineering Department.
• Participate and oversee reservoir engineering involvement for all assets and projects from initial opportunity identification to cessation of production.
• Manage reporting lines and mentor junior staff
• Deputy to Head of Petroleum Engineering

Major Responsibility Areas

• Quality check, designing, supervising plans and results for pressure transient tests.
• Quality check / preparing appraisal programs for reservoir engineering data (PVT, RCAL / SCAL, pressure data, well tests, MDT, etc.)
• Reviewing / quality checking data acquisition reports and lab reports from contractors – quality check samples & results, extract properties required for reservoir engineering studies
• Quality check predictions of production performance for approval of well proposals
• Lead efforts to minimize / mitigate subsurface risk
• Proposing cost-effective reservoir monitoring and surveillance programs
• Quality check / supervise or perform reservoir simulation studies to test development concepts / recovery schemes and optimize recoveries
• Quality check / supervise or perform reservoir surveillance analysis & make recommendations for optimization and proper management of reservoirs
• Quality check and review written reports of reservoir performance, including explaining and presenting results
• Develop and quality check reservoir performance predictions, including decline analysis and material balance on producing assets
• Prepare and quality check forecasts for business plan and monthly production outlook
• Review and quality check deterministic and probabilistic estimates of in-place hydrocarbon volume
• Lead reservoir related due diligence on potential farm-ins and acquisitions
• Estimate and review reserves / resources associated with opportunities
• Capacity to act as technical focal point for commercial initiatives
• Capacity to coordinate annual independent reserves evaluation and reporting
• Establish best practices for Reservoir Engineering team
• Responsible for documenting Reservoir Engineering discipline procedures

Job Specification

• First Degree in Petroleum Engineering or other Engineering degree with appropriate professional experience, required
• Master’s in Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering is a plus
• At least 13 years of experience as Reservoir Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry with a high degree of competency in the core Reservoir Engineering subjects which includes but is not limited to: reservoir studies, estimating reserves, well test analysis, rock and fluid properties, decline curve analysis & production forecasting, well & reservoir management, field development planning and production support activities
• Good understanding of other technical and non-technical disciplines with proven track record of leading multidisciplinary studies / projects
• Experience using standard Reservoir Engineering software, particularly: OFM, MBAL / PROSPER / GAP, Eclipse / Petrel-RE, Ecrin / Sapphire
• Strong computer skills
• High skill level user of MS Office software: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills
• Management experience
• Solid analytical skills: problem-solving and critical thinking
• Networking and relationship management
• Technical writing
• Project management skills
• Business performance monitoring and reporting
• Strong exposure to good HSE experience, practice, and certification.

Core Competencies:
Reservoir Engineering:

• Reservoir Data Acquisition
• Fluid Properties
• Rock Properties
• Pressure Transient Analysis
• Determination of Initial Reservoir Conditions
• Transport in Porous Media
• Material Balance Analysis
• Reservoir Modeling
• Decline Analysis/ Production Forecasting
• Oil and Gas Reserves Estimation
• Reservoir Surveillance
• Well Performance
• Field Development Planning
• Integrated Reservoir Characterization
• Field/Asset Management
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Methods
• Heavy Oil

Technical Management:

• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Field/Project Management
• Field Development
• Petroleum Economics
• Negotiation Techniques
• Relationship Management
• HSE - Basic
• Effective Communication
• Soft/People Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct Reports: Reservoir Engineer III & Senior Reservoir Engineer, Lead Reservoir Engineer
• Technical mentorship of Interns, Graduate Trainees, Reservoir Engineer I and II.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online