Saturday, September 12, 2009

Shell Nigeria: Oil Spills Compensation

Shell companies have been exploring for and producing hydrocarbons for over a century.

Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries and employ approximately 19,000 staff (not including contractors).

SPDC is is currently looking to recruit an Oil Spills Compensation Adviser for our Warri office.

Responsibilities:
In this role you will supervise the assessment, valuation, negotiation and payment of all oil spills/damage claims required for the respective SPDC operational area(s) in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet projects targets / schedules and ensure prompt resolution of oil spills/damage claims demands and disputes in order to avoid disruptions to company operations and improve relations with its host communities.
Support the development and implementation of strategies for dispute resolution and pre-empting conflicts / litigations on spills claims compensation payment matters in order to reduce the Company’s contingent liability and / or defend / mange litigations arising from spills claims compensation payment issues.
Develop and implement strategies and policies for oil spills compensation and its integration in the entire Oil Spill Management programme of the company
Execute in a timely and cost-effective manner the assessment and payment of compensation claims for spills arising from SPDC operations in the area(s) to meet project targets / schedules.
Interface with Community Relations, the Pipelines Organisation, Asset teams, the Survey team and external consultants to successfully execute field verification and assessment activities.
Identify and sensitise claimants and maintain contacts with relevant stakeholders including Government Agencies, Community Opinion Leaders, Claims Agents, NGOs, etc. preparatory to the field verification / assessment exercise
Provide support to Legal Department on litigations related to payment of compensation for spill/damage claims and may be required to attend court procedures.

Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
Must possess Bachelors in Estate Management (Minimum of Second Class Lower division) and be an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Valuers and Surveyors.
A Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Sciences/Management will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to be creative, analytical, imaginative with a high level of high integrity to the discharge of duties.Must be an excellent team player possessing good Leadership, multidisciplinary team and networking skills and the capacity to tolerate a high-pressure work environment.
Good understanding of the challenges of the physical environment of the Niger Delta Region.
Excellent understanding of relevant Laws, policies and Practices governing Compensation in Nigeria.
Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities

Deadline is 18 September 2009

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Nigeria LNG Limited: Trainee Operator

Jobs at Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, Careers at Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, Nigeria LNG Jobs - NLNG Limited is jointly owned by NNPC (49%), Shell (25.6%), Total LNG (15%) and Eni (10.4%).

It was incorporated to harness vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export.

NLNG Limited seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the following positions: Trainee Operator REF:PO/2009/001

The Job: The appointee will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned plants on a shift basis.

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Operate the process and service units within the prescribed limits to achieve production targets for quality and quantity, safely and efficiently
* Execute on a daily basis, routine and non-routine operation for the assigned area due care to implement all HSE consideration for the activity
* Prepare equipments for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures
* Participate in shutdowns
* Respond to plant process changes and upsets to that loss of production is kept at a minimum
* Manage process and service unit’s stat-up and shutdowns competently without affecting units that are to remain online
* Undertake constant evaluation of plant-operating procedures and control systems
* Ensure effective start- of-shift orientation and shift handover

The right candidate should:

* Possess a higher diploma HND in chemical, process, industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering, obtained at a minimum of upper credit
* Have not more than 3 years post graduation work experience
* Be able to demonstrate proficiency in information technology
* Possess good communication problem solving skills
* Not more than 28 years old

Only suitable candidates need to apply for these roles. Details for how to apply is shown below.

Deadline is 15th September 2009.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Jobs for Senior Geologist in Oil & Gas Company

Oil & Gas Company: Senior Geologist



Jobs for Senior Geologist in Oil & Gas -Our client is one of the world’s largest energy companies. Its major interest is in the exploration, production and distribution of natural gas.

Having recently been established in the country, they are now looking for skilled local Oil & Gas professionals to assist them further develop their plans in the exploring, producing and distributing of natural gas.

They are hiring for a Senior Geologist, to be based in Nigeria.

This role is for a Senior Geologist to join the team as part of a new exploration department. The role itself will cover all aspects of Geology including technical studies on fields, discoveries and prospects to include the evaluation of current fields.

You will also participate in technical and operations meetings at various locations throughout Europe. You will also be involved with the co-ordination of studies focused at reservoir architecture understanding and volumetric estimation.

Skills and Experience

The ideal Senior Geologist will have at least 8 years of post graduate experience from either an operating or consultancy background.

You should have significant hands on technical experience with this experience coming ideally from West Africa.

You should have experience of 3D modelling along with clastic and carbonate reservoir Geology experience. In terms of software you should be able to use a variety of formats including PETREL.

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