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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Coordinator , Senior Subsurface Buyer and Quality Control Manager vacancies at CNOOC Uganda Limited,


Post Title:
1.       QA/QC Coordinator
2.       Senior Subsurface Buyer
3.       Quality Control Manager
Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited
Location:Kampala.
Background Information:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals.
Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

1. QA/QC Coordinator
Location: Kampala and mobilized to the Lake Albert region, other construction sites or other cities as required.
Primary function: Ensure the required QA/QC activities well-performed, proactive role to identify and close non-conformances on worksite.
Responsibilities:
·         To coordinate all QA/QC activities associated with company construction projects and maintenance works. Monitoring of QC Inspection activities.
·         Monitoring of Inspectors attendance and performance. Liaison with Contractor QC at regular meetings. Technical Review of inspection results and coordination of punch lists. Regular attendance at yard and contractors or subcontractors Tool Box meetings (according to job).
·         Review Inspection and Test Plan. To liaise with the discipline Construction and Quality Control Specialists and to provide support and guidance to the Contractor and their Subcontractors to ensure that all fabrication, erection and installation works being undertaken comply with the applicable drawings, Project Specifications and Standards.
·         To manage the inspection tools in good manners, ensure they are in good condition before used.
·         Conduct NDT inspection, painting inspection, positive material inspection and visual inspection as
·         requirements. Utilize inspection tools (UTT, PMI, VI…) to verify the ITP results. Verify materials quality certificates and sampling inspection.
·         Rise of punch list items and nonconformance reports as necessary. Follow up of issued nonconformance
·         reports.
·         To effectively manage a team of multi disciplined, multi-cultural QC Inspectors and to ensure that
·         regular surveillance and inspection of all fabrication, erection and installation works is undertaken and that nominated inspection points as specified on the applicable ITPs are being attended to and results
·         documented.
·         Review and Implement Quality Management System; ensure updates are conducted as required. Develop programs and procedures for QA/QC activities among company business areas. QA/QC procedures development and implementation.
·         Document management and control. Receipt, review and filing of Company QC Inspection Reports. Ensure all Quality Management related records are maintained in good manner and easy to obtained.
·         Organize & Participate contractor QMS audits and workshop QC surveillance; develop quality audit reports; tracking the contractor performance improvement.
·         Organize and perform internal QA/QC related trainings to employee and contractors.
·         Other duties assigned by superior
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree or above in Quality Management or Engineering or equivalent
 At least 5 years quality management working experience, Oil & Gas background preferred.
Knowledge:
·         Familiar with Quality Management System and using of Quality Control Tools.
·         Excellent Audit reports & procedures development and document management skills.
·         Experience of raw material inspection and Non-Destructive Inspection.
·         Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis Skills.
·         Familiar with international engineering standards, such as API, ASME, ISO, IEC…
·         Understanding of oil E&P. Knowledge of QHSE policies for the oil and gas industry in Uganda.
2. Quality Control Manager
Location: Kampala and mobilized to the Lake Albert region, other construction sites or other cities as required.
Primary function: Responsible for quality assurance and quality control management of the company.
Responsibilities:
·         Develop principles and targets of quality management, responsible for establishment, implementation, review and improvement of the quality management system.
·         Supervise and support project quality management, supervise implementation of key point of quality
·         control.
·         Participate in the prequalification for the contractors, monitor and review contractors’ quality management system and quality plans.
·         Review contractor QA/QC’ processes and activities, and prepare QA/QC clauses in procurement contracts.
·         Supervise third party quality inspection services and consultant organizations, and write quality
·         management report.
·         Organize, participate in quality incident investigation and ensure closeout of corrective measures and
·         report to the management.
·         Direct and manage quality management personnel from contractors.
·         Other duties assigned by leaders.
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Oil & chemical
engineering, quality management or the related.
 At least 10 years related working experience and 6 years experience in Quality Control.
Knowledge:
 Extensive knowledge of QHSE system making.
 Extensive knowledge of Chinese and international QHSE laws, regulations and criteria.
 Extensive knowledge of quality management system making.
3. Senior Subsurface Buyer
Location: Kampala and mobilized to the Lake Albert region, other construction sites or other cities as required.
Primary function: Responsible for all oil field construction related procurement.
Responsibilities:
 Lead and work with the Junior Subsurface Buyer to conduct prequalification, establish an approved
bidders list, prepare bid packages; lead bid evaluation, clarification and contract award recommendation; facilitate contract negotiation and execution; administer and maintain all contracts required by CNOOC Uganda Limited in accordance with the established Procurement Policy, EHS policy,
contracting strategy and consistent with any other internal policies and procedures.
 Ensure that all responsible CNOOC Uganda Limited contracts with qualified contractors and on terms and conditions that best protect the interest of company
Significant amount of time devoted to resolving disputes with Contractors.
 These disputes occur both on the front end to resolve contract terms and conditions exceptions before a contract can be signed and also at the conclusion of the contract in order to resolve claims and clear the way for final contract settlement and resolution. Look for assistance from Legal Counsel if necessary to resolve the disputes.
The key is to achieve best results and interests for CNOOC Uganda Limited while maintaining a positive relationship with contractor and promote CNOOC Uganda Limited to be seen as fair and preferred customers.
·         Assists the Procurement Manager in preparation of Procurement and Contracting Plan, correspondence, presentations and materials statistical reports.
·         Facilitate/coordinate meetings with end-users and contractors; Acts as liaison and coordinator between end-users and contractors to address change orders.
·         Delivers internal training on Procurement Procedure, and provides contract interpretation to end-users as necessary.
·         Continuously evaluate the performance of Subsurface Procurement. Recommend process improvement changes, implement approved recommendations, and monitor results and report findings to Strategic Procurement Manager.
·         Provide overall direction, supervision, mentoring, motivation and on-the-job training to the Junior Subsurface Buyer and prepare them for advancement.
·         Focus on building a strong team to fulfill all the operation requirements. Identify training and development requirements and report findings to Procurement Manager, work with Procurement
·         Manager and HR scheduling training opportunities for Junior Subsurface Buyer and himself.
·         Work as a satellite team member of all departments of internal clients, in order to better understand, and proactively respond to their respective procurement requirements and thereby improve the delivery of ordered equipments and materials.
·         Promote Procurement group image by providing effective and efficient services and adding values to the integral business process. Promote the Procurement group to be seen as fair, diligent, and totally professional.
·         Maintain contracts data base information and issue periodic reports to all internal user groups about the current status of all active contracts.
·         Reporting system to allow sufficient time for advance planning to ensure continuity of service or otherwise as required.
·         Support the Procurement Manager to achieve the overall department objectives and performance excellence.
·         Fulfill any other requirements assigned by Procurement Manager.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in planning, management or the related.
At least 10 years related working experience in oil and gas industry.
Knowledge:
·         Extensive knowledge of laws, rules, policies and procedures of procurement.
·         Extensive knowledge of logistics and foreign trade process.
·         Knowledge of declaration, import and export transportation.
·         Understanding of oil E&P
HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE document to this email address:
recruitment@cnoocuganda.com.
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.
DEADLINE IS MONDAY 23rd September, 2013 AT 5.00PM.
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is

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