Job vacancy at Hobark International Limited (HIL) for Base Manager
Employment Nigeria
31-Dec-2015
LAGOS ,
Managerial
Hobark International Limited (HIL) is an Integrated Services Company whose subsidiaries: DrillPet International Limited (DIL), Uniterm Nigeria Limited (UNL), UltiProc Nigeria Limited (UPNL), Hobark Consultant Management Services (HCMS) and Gigasec- provide Manpower Services & Logistics Support, Drilling Operations and Consultancy Services, On/OffShore Catering Services, Drilling Rigs & Drilling Bits and Procurement Services to the Oil & Gas Industry. IP security services.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Base Manager
Job Description
Overview:
Overall operational management of company’s Logistics and Engineering Base including but not limited to:
- Planning strategic direction of the company and its service offering
Provision of Logistics Services including management of:
- Shared services amongst clients
- Harbour/quay activities
- Ship and rig repair
- Offloading and loading of cargo / personnel from vessels and helicopters
- Reconciliation of bulk supply to vessels and offshore facilities
- Open and under cover storage facilities + Stock and materials control
- Hazardous and non-hazardous Waste
- Maintenance of plant and equipment
- Selection and management of sub-contractors
- Liaising with and marketing to current and potential clients
- Prepare operational business reports including historical data and forecasts for quay wall and other facilities and services utilization, for the Department and to be presented to other Department Heads
- Generation of new business lines
- Base Administrative and Corporate Governance set-up
- Negotiation, signing and Management of client Contracts
- Compile monthly budgets
- Cost control and income monitoring
Personnel Management:
- Educate and inform staff on the Company’s mission, vision, ethics, policies and procedures
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Analyse training needs on an on-going basis and design new employee development, language training and general health and safety programs when necessary (with the assistance of the HR and HSE Managers)
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants to be considered
- Analyse statistical data and reports to identify and determine performance and optimal future direction of the Department
- Merit assessment of own staff and piers
- Departmental staff training and motivation
Inventory and Supplies
- Oversee Management of Departmental supplies and inventory
- Train staff to monitor the use of the inventory and send the required forms to the accountants and auditors in line with Company policies and procedures
General Administrative Tasks:
- Establish and maintain job descriptions for own staff
- Compile monthly budgets for the Department
- Cost control and income monitoring
- Petty cash management
- Maintain, improve and implement Policies and procedures
Selection of Suppliers and Partners:
- Employee will select suppliers and partners based on objective assessment of the Department’s requirements and the suppliers’ capabilities.
- The most suitable supplier/partner will be selected based on a transparent bid process, where possible
- Tenders and selection of suppliers/partners will be analysed by the Employee and Finance Team
Safety and Security:
- Ensure that all work performed is in line with laid down policies, procedures and standards
- Ensure that all QHSE legislation is adhered to;
- Reporting of all incidents and accidents in line with procedures
General:
- The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly related to their area of experience or expertise, in which case proper instruction will be provided by the Company
- Ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities
- Conduct himself/herself in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects well on the Employer and also sets an example for the other employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Engineering.
- Preference will be given to candidates with MBAs
- Grades - we will want to know what grades the candidate got in all their qualifications, including school
Additional Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to Candidates that
- Can speak a second language
- Have experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry, working with multinational companies / clients
- Have experienced setting up and running training schools
- Have worked in multinational organisations etc...
- The candidate’s experience and academic record are paramount but it would be preferable if the candidate has international experience
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in the offshore oil and gas support/logistics environment
- Good experience in contract administration
- Good knowledge of marine and aviation matters
- Good knowledge of logistics scheduling and planning
- Good knowledge of International Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
- Experience with international shipping tendering, marketing and administration
- Good experience in financial management
- Computer literate
- Good communication and presentation skills in English
- Good people management skills
Characteristics:
- Strong Leadership and Mentoring Skills
- Able to interact and negotiate with Senior Managers in multinational companies
- Able to enforce best practice in the Company through encouragement and zero tolerance
- Team player
- Familiar with Nigerian / African
Primary Skills:
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