Our client is an independent oil and gas
company with over 90 licenses in 25 countries.
The Company is principally engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development and production and the sale of hydrocarbons and related activities. It also operates within four geographical markets: Europe, Africa, South Asia and South America.
Through successful exploration and consistent delivery of major projects, the company has become Africa’s leading independent Oil Company.
The company seeks to recruit a Logistics Engineer who will supervise all Logistics functions in support of Logistics Manager.
The PositionThe Company is principally engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development and production and the sale of hydrocarbons and related activities. It also operates within four geographical markets: Europe, Africa, South Asia and South America.
Through successful exploration and consistent delivery of major projects, the company has become Africa’s leading independent Oil Company.
The company seeks to recruit a Logistics Engineer who will supervise all Logistics functions in support of Logistics Manager.
The position holder will be reporting to the Logistics Manager.
He/She will be responsible for the field personnel and truck pushers.
Key responsibilities will be:
- Stock
keeping, Field visits + Supervision of all aspects of logistics in the
field operations areas
- Ensures
that all logistics activities are undertaken as below:
- Responsible
for import/export customs documentation & clearing when necessary and
liaising between Suppliers, Inspection Agencies and Freight Forwarders
internationally to ensure smooth shipment of all company related cargo and
logistics process related to movement of material and equipment.
- Liaise
with relevant coordinating office and Logistics Contractors to ensure
coordinated logistical services and support.
- Liaise
with Finance Dept on issues related to Procurement, cost control and
customs issues.
- Coordinate
with all departments at Field/Plant/Drilling Rig locations for providing
Field procurement and Materials Management and logistical support.
- Prepare
requisitions as required for goods/ services, review field requisitions
- Expediting
delivery of equipment and materials.
- External
Interaction with Suppliers; Freight Forwarding and Logistics contractors;
Port Authorities; naval Authorities; Customs Authorities on all aspects of
freight movements, clearing & forwarding
- Overall
supervision of satellite tracking of vehicles
- Liaise
with Freight agents on Liaise with Vehicle Inspector, Truck Pushers &
field staff
- Keep
a register (data base) of all company shipments to ensure accurate
reporting on weights, volumes , Cargo status updates, amendments ,advices,
Materials status, inventory, and container tracking & return
- Assist
in permit and exemption processing, transfers & permissions/ licenses
for explosives
- Prepare
requisitions as required for goods/ services, review field requisitions
- Cost
control to ensure that the logistics plans are realistic and reflect the
Kenya environment, are consistent with the company’s EHS policies whilst
maximising the efficiency with optimised OPEX and CAPEX expenditure. To
ensure effective operations readiness is accounted for in the project team
organisation.
- Fuel
control – Office Fleet – Statistics etc.
The Ideal Candidate should have;
- Proven
Logistics experience is paramount; with the following academic
qualifications being advantageous: Diploma in Transport Management
&/or Diploma in a business or management related subject
- Minimum
5-10 years experience in Logistics
- Preferably
international exposure within an Oil and Gas environment
The Ideal Candidates Skills and Business
Behaviour should be and portray:
- Good
written & verbal skills
- Computer
literate
- Excellent
knowledge of African logistics. Imports/ Exports movement of goods and
services
- Good
organiser & scheduler of people and equipment
- Practical
problem solver who is able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrates
a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
- Self
motivated, able to work independently and can establish priorities
- Commercially
aware with sound business acumen
- Excellent
communicator and team player
If you
are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae
(Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position
(Logistics Engineer) in the subject.
Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.
Deadline for application is Friday 11th November 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.
Deadline for application is Friday 11th November 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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