Monday, June 4, 2012

CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER JOB IN TULLOW OIL

We are an international oil & gas company with operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia & South America. Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on. As the company prepares for further exploration and appraisal activities, Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint several new positions:

CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER
Location: Nairobi & Field

This role exists to lead the planning and execution of all Civil works & civils related programme by offering over sight technical planning support and project management. The position will be responsible for:


Ensuring all civil engineering activities are conducted in accordance with Tullow Management Standards and are in place to support operational readiness in both the exploration and development phases.
Supporting sourcing and evaluation of civil works contractors to ensure work is conducted in line with approved contracting and procurement process.
Managing all the Contractors and ensure that services provided are in line with applicable standards.
Ensuring that technical studies, field investigations, design and contract documentation undertaken by the team and external suppliers conform to Tullow standards and that industry wide best practice is adhered to.
Providing decision support information to other departments with respect to civil works requirements for various projects.

The successful candidate will have a Bsc. Degree in civil engineering (essential) and Postgraduate qualifications in project management (desirable). (S)he will have a proven track record of managing Civil Engineering teams and works in Kenya and East Africa as well as experience in managing multiple projects in a busy operation. Specific experience in general roads and facilities construction is required. Fluids storage and pipeline constructions experience is desirable. All applicants should be highly motivated individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

They should exhibit high levels of personal integrity and have the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels of the organisation.

How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: Wednesday 13th June 2012