FIRST E&P Limited New Position Available

FIRST E&P Limited, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Interface Engineer
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Project Focal point to oversee and manage all interface and engineering coordination issues between the various work packages deployed in the execution of the project.
• The scope shall include all interfaces associated with design, engineering, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• The work packages / stakeholders important to the project are listed as follows:
  • The Company (including partners)
  • Conductor supported platform
  • FPSO
  • Subsea Pipelines and risers
  • Drilling works

Key Responsibilities

• Define for management approval, the Interface Management Process for the project. This shall include the authoring of all the relevant documents to be used in the implementation of the process.
• Define and regularly update the battery limits of the various work packages
• Create the project MASTER INTERFACE REGISTER; Identify, catalogue and regularly update the interfaces between various work packages at their battery limits with full definition of the requirements required for management and closeout.
• Provide technical support for review of contractor design, proposals and method statements.
• Identify Risks (threats and opportunities) through workshops, Management sessions, information gathering or any other effective means
• Promote and actively contribute to flawless start up and asset team acceptance
• Review of all interface related contractor produced engineering documents and relate any differences or site approved changes to the project and relevant work packages team leaders.
• Organize and lead interface review meetings with work package stakeholders and other contractors. Suggest and facilitate reaching agreements and optimal solutions regarding all interfaces.
• Carry out regular interface progress assessments to identify delays and initiate remedial action if necessary
• Produce on a regular basis an interface progress report including all critical areas and potential conflict
• Other project duties as may be assigned by the Head of Engineering and Project services
• Develop and implement (using other resources) an interface management system that is web based can be fully accessible through the internet.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to the project regarding interface issues, scope and schedule.
• Ensure Contractor’s compliance with all interface related technical requirements during detailed design, fabrication, integration, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of the project.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum of a B.Sc./B.E degree in Civil, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
• Varied work experience is preferred with good knowledge of offshore jackets, subsea pipeline systems, FPSO’s, facility engineering, fabrication, integration, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Minimum 3 years of interface management experience within a major offshore oil and gas project.
• Minimum 12 years in an engineering or construction role in the offshore oil and gas industry.