Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics 

Heading is looking for his client in oil and gas industry, a Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics (M/F) for Maputo

Activities:

– Introduce contracts practices and/or procedures for the establishment of contractual documents, in cooperation with the Partners entities;

– Supervise and train contract engineers through field training;

– Help manage the workload, the assignments and competences update of his/her team of Contract engineers and contract administrators;

– Ensure that all insurance issues of company assets and personnel are dealt with;

– Keep informed or best practices in contracts procedures in other entities for improvement of contracts practices in TEPMA1;

– Use frame agreements signed by shareholders;

– Ensure that the activities are carried out in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and good industry practices;

– Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors/suppliers/potential tenders/contracts with updated information in order to perform market studies;

– Liaise with the relevant Packages Manager(s) to ensure that relevant technical aspects are adequately incorporated into the tender process

– Supervise the creation of CFT package, including commercial documents;

– Participate in terms & conditions and commercial bid complex analysis and negotiations to ensure that a clear definition of responsibilities is developed;

– Intervene in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in relation with the Juridical, Insurance, Finance and TEPMA1 management by proposing strategies and actions and participating to the negotiations;

– Assume a leading role in RTAs evaluations and in managing Contract committees’ strategy and award validation;

– Ensure Project team are kept up to date with tender progress, obtain any necessary attendance at meetings and obtain all necessary approvals;

– Ensure monitoring of on-going contracts status, participate in contract renewal and amendments discussions;

– Review supplier performance;

– Verify that company’s Contractual Policies and applicable laws and regulations are adhered to, especially related to ethic and transparency;

– Verify that purchasing, Contracts and procedures comply with the standards of the company and the agreements with the partners;

– Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations;

– Participate actively in HSE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of HSE plans.

Qualifications/Experience required

– Intermediate level in Contracting and Procurement Technical Competencies required

– C&P tools advanced certification required

– Fluency in English language

– Professional experience : 6-10 years (Minimum 5 years in technical contracts domain) with exposure on Operations and Logistics.

– Personal Abilities: Advanced Management and Human Relations, Problem Solving and Planning / Organizing / Coordinating / Controlling, general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the company in general.

– Customer support and result-oriented, good negotiation skills;

– Good communication, organizational skills, capabilities to take workload and work under pressure, able to work in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply, access the following link:

5686 – Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics (M/F) – Maputo