Oil and Gas Jobs

Our client, a leading owner/operator Oil & Gas organization is looking to add a Senior Site Contract Administrator their team for a long term 20 month contract. This is a rotational 8/6 position to Fort McMurray (flights & camp provided).

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with Project Management, Construction Management, Legal, Finance, EHS, and Project Controls during contract preparation and project execution
• Coordinate the development of Scopes of Work, facilitating issuance of clear contracts and Contracts or Change Orders
• Work with project stakeholders to develop contracting plans, coordinate and communicate with various project stakeholders the timely delivery of their responsibilities required for contract formation
• Participate on cross-functional sourcing teams taking responsibility for translating business requirements and negotiated outcomes into a contract
• Assist in the development of supply contracts utilizing approved contract templates, and support contract development and management activities as directed
• Manage the contract formation cycle
• Assemble, correlate and maintain contract records for the purpose of administering site contracts and for preparing claims defense cases
• Communicate potential impacts and contract information to the contracts manager and other members of the team as required
• Work with contractors to ensure all contractual obligations are adhered to
• Coordinate and preside over site kick-off meetings with contractors
• Coordinate and document Progress Meetings for all contracts
• Attest contractor invoices in compliance with established procedures and certify and approve the invoices and forward to Accounts Payable for input into SAP and the payment to contractor
• Maintain change management process for contracts ensuring documentation is coordinated with the functional groups
• Resolve contractor's claims and back charges
• Negotiate 'extras' with Contractors
• Adhere to, implement and maintain existing tracking systems for the purpose of monthly draw approvals and quantity surveys and ensure signing authorities are adhered to for commitments
• Adhere to audit process and conduct audits (as directed) on contractor site manpower and equipment LEM's and invoices
• Coordinate with Project Management Contractor Performance Assessments prior to Contract Close out
• Organize and document and audit of final contract performance
• Prepare data on the organization's performance / supplier performance related to contract terms as directed
• Report all contract compliance discrepancies, highlighting repeat offences to leaders
• Responsible for the collection and management of contract/ supplier data in accordance with data management policies and procedures for

Key Qualifications

• Five - ten years of experience in a contracts administration role with a focus on oil and gas, mining, or utilities
• Post-secondary education in business or supply chain management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (especially Excel)
• Preference for a working knowledge of SAP
• Understanding of contract management, contract and procurement law

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Our Client who is a leading Oil and Gas Operator are currently looking for a HSE Advisor for a long term contract based in St.Johns, NL. Reporting to the Site HSE Lead, this position shall ensure that identified health, safety, environment and security requirements are implemented by appropriate personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Audits/Inspections on site
• Conduct or participate in Incident Investigations as required
• Review contractors HSE related documents, plans, procedures etc.
• Conduct/participate in and review risk assessments as required
• Monitor contractors HSE processes and ensure application to all activities

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma/Certification in Occupational Health and Safety
• 10 years' experience in HSE Advisor role
• 5 years' oil and gas experience
• 5 years' HSE Audit and Inspections
• 5 years Incident and Investigation Techniques
• 5 years' HSE Plan Development and review
• Regulatory Awareness
• Behavioral based Safety

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• CRSP
• CSO

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Our client who is a leading Oil and Gas Operator are currently looking for a MOC Coordinator - Process Safety on a long term contract based downtown Calgary.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the Engineering modification change process and to monitor the Management of Change (MOC) process from initiation to completion and ensure changes comply with MOC procedures.
• Ensure that the MOC Process is effective and efficient and delivers the desired results of ensuring the changes are managed properly.
• Facilitate and participate in various regular MOC status and system health meetings. (i.e. monthly meetings with senior management, bi-weekly execution status review meetings, bi-weekly proposed change review meetings with engineering and operations, etc)
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence of the MOC process.
• Participate in corporate audits and assist with clearing non-conformances.
• Provide training and support with regard to the MOC process.
• Provide training and support in utilizing spotfire and Live Link to complete MOC related activities.
• Work closely with Facilities Engineers (Calgary & field), Operations, Project Coordinators, Maintenance Leads, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Electrical Planning, C&SU and construction on MOC process for projects as a result of a change request.
• Maintain and report MOC and Process Safety key performance indicators.
• Track safety critical MOC's as a priority and 'time in status' for all MOC's.
• Assist with management of the Site Revalidation HAZOP study open action list
• Some travel to site may be required for this role

Required Qualifications

• 5 years Operations and/or Facility Maintenance experience.
• Technical diploma or journeyman certification required.
• Strong MOC coordination experience
• Personal commitment to safety
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills and independent work habits
• Strong computer skills including: MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Spotfire and Live Link
• CMMS experience

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Accounting Manager
Location: Houston, TX

Our client is a high-tech, rapidly expanding oil and gas service company, who is looking to expand their outstanding Accounting management team by bringing on an Accounting Manager.

Accounting Manager Job Description:

• Responsible for the overall supervision of all Fixed Asset Accounting, including: cash projections, capex reporting, depreciation and fixed asset balance sheets.
• The overall management of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Performing financial analysis, variance analysis and ensuring that accounting personnel are properly trained/qualified.

Accounting Manager Job Requirements:

• A Bachelors' Degree in a Business related function is a must have.
• CPA Certification is strongly preferred.
• Must have no less than 5 years' of experience, with at least 3 years' of fixed asset experience.
• SAP experience is a strong preference.

Accounting Manager Benefits:

• An exceptional salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to grow with a well-known oil and gas service company.

Please be aware that for the position of Accounting Manager:

• Relocation will not be provided, so all applicants must live in Houston, TX
• Sponsorship is not available so applicants must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Our client, a leading Oil & Gas owner/operator organization is looking to add a Commissioning and Completions Manager to their team for a long term independent contract in Calgary.

Position Overview

The C&C Manager will report to the C&C Director and will play a focal interface point for all other team members. The C&C Manager will also assist and cover for the C&C Director as required. The C&C Manager is responsible to plan, develop and oversee the safe execution of all aspects of C&C activities. This individual will ensure that the areas are adhering to the schedule and priorities based on the developed plan. Reporting directly to the C&C Manager will be the C&C Area Coordinator as well as the RFO Manager.

Key Requirements

• 15 - 20 years of experience in similar Commissioning roles in both Brownfield and/or Greenfield Projects
• Power Engineering Certificate or Journeyman trade ticket with sufficient Operations background
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a variety of Industrial backgrounds
• Strong working knowledge of OH&S Regulations
• Proven Leadership experience

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists the C&C Director to identify resource needs at key project phases and to develop Integrated Completions and Commissioning Team organization.
• Establishes Integrated Completions and Commissioning Team staffing requirements.
• Is responsible for coordinating and executing TCCC interface and Commissioning activities required by the C&C Plan.
• Coordinates and provides assistance and guidance to Contractor to update the Systems Completion Plan at appropriate Check Points to ensure it is in accordance with the approved Project Systems Completion Strategy. Ensures alignment with Project Engineering, Construction, Quality, Procurement and Start Up/Operations.
• Collaborates with Start-up Manager to ensure a safe and effective execution of Commissioning activities and to ensure all C&C contract requirements are met.
• Manages TCCC and commissioning interfaces between Project Team and EPC Contractors to facilitate successful commissioning and hand-over.
• Coordinates and interfaces with Project Team, Turnover and Acceptance Coordinator, Start-Up Team, and Operations to ensure Ensures Completions and Commissioning Teams are fully conversant with the C&C Model.
• Monitors static and dynamic commissioning activities, assists in resolution of TCCC completion and commissioning related issues to ensure satisfactory quality is attained.
• Provides assistance to Contractors for utilization of a standardized (uniform across all projects) computerized Document Management System (DMS) for tracking, certification, and quality purposes.
• Define the standards and guidelines by which the construction contractor must deliver the assets and supporting documentation.
• Ensure progressive review of all engineering and turnover documents.
• Support the construction contractors during construction completion and pre-commissioning. This includes witness and hold points, exhibit signoff, QA/QC oversight, line cleaning and dryness.
• Manage the completion of all loop and function checks.
• Ensure a safe and effective Electrical Energization plan is developed and adhered to.
• Ensure a level 4 schedule is developed to define the sequence and durations required for system turnover and commissioning. All activities identified from construction completion until project completion. Project resource requirements and critical paths.
• Manage the development of all C&C planning packages.
• Manage the completion of commissioning activities. This may include leak checks, nitrogen purging, flushing, decompression blows, rotating equipment run ins and starts, and first fills.
• Ensure a Pre Start Up Safety Review is completed prior to start up which ensure the asset is safe to operate and / or introduce hazardous energy.
• Ensure a safety program is implemented, adhered to, and reported on. This may include an SOS program, audit program, incident investigation and housekeeping audits.
• Manage the development of a commissioning tracking database and tracking tool. This database will be used to estimate resources and report on progress using a check sheet format with an automated tool.
• Interface with Construction and Turnover managers to ensure milestone schedule is met.
• Participate in weekly CMT meeting to ensure alignment with the project team
• Support the develop and implementation of the Safety In Transition plan. This plan will ensure a safe work environment during the transition phase from construction through commissioning and operation.
• Develop an Organization chart which matches the scope and schedule of the project. Identify resource requirements from both the sustaining organization and external contractors, and ensure resources are in place to support C&C activities
• Manage the identification and procurement of all vendors required to support the C&C team.
• Develop a budget forecast for the commissioning and start up window.
• Manage the permitting and control of hazardous energy for the facility according to the organization's CHEPTW guidelines.
• Manage the forecast and resourcing of final walkdowns and subsequent punch closure verification.
• Develop and distribute a list of system priorities for the turnover and startup of the facility and have this communicated to Project Resources and SCM with this being included in the contract language.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Our Client who is a leading Oil and Gas company are currently looking for a Completions and Commissioning Execution Manager for a long term contract based initially in Calgary. The Commissioning Execution Manager is responsible to plan, develop and oversee the safe execution of all aspects of C&C activities for their respective area. They will ensure that the Areas are adhering to the schedule and priorities based on the developed plan

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop training criteria for all C&C personnel.
• Track and report progress on the continuing development of ICP's.
• Develop C&C criteria for walk downs.
• Support and assist in development of the detailed commissioning and start-up schedule and overall plan, including adequate resource loading for all phases of the project.
• Plan and estimate safe, efficient, and cost effective execution of jobs while minimizing the impact to C&C, RFO and incurred costs.
• Provide direction to Operations and Maintenance Technicians participating in pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities by liaising with the C&C and RFO teams.
• Support and assist with the start-up plan, sequencing and changes as they arise.
• Organize the creation and facilitation of all required C&C Risk Assessments.
• Support and assist the Operations, Mechanical and E&I Coordinators.
• Assist vendor coordinator with SOW creation and reviews.
• Ensure equipment, tools and materials required for start-up are in place and available.
• Ensure spare parts and C&C consumables are identified, procured and plan for warehousing is in place.
• Input into development of C&C execution plan.
• Provides input and direction on the development of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up procedures.
• Lead and participate in all aspects of the safety program
• Ensure regulatory compliance standards are met and required documentation is completed
• Ensure CHEPTW (Control of Hazardous Energy Permit to Work) are implemented prior to any maintenance activities and periodically audit the areas of responsibility, confronting unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Support technical issues process, MOC creation.
• Support and assist with PSSR process ensuring PSSR's are completed on time.
• Provide feedback to Maintenance Planning and Reliability to improve effectiveness of maintenance strategies and procedures.
• Actively participate in post event failure analysis, root cause discussions, and contribute to developing solutions.
• Periodically review construction activity and progress and identify to Construction those issues, if any, affecting the operability, maintainability and safety of the process system, plant or individual equipment.
• Audit walk down processes, providing guidance to C&C Operations, Mechanical and E&I Technicians ensuring walk down processes are effectively identifying items that are not acceptable for the safety, operability and maintainability of the plant.
• Working jointly with the Construction Manager to manage safety in their unit during the turnover process to ensure workers are safe through proper identification of live systems, safety lockout procedures and effective implementation of the safe work permit system.
• Coordinate/Manage C&C maintenance resources to commission and start-up all systems/units to sustained production at design capacity in the shortest duration safely achievable.
• Monitors the progress of all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• On a daily basis, provides direction to C&C Operations and Maintenance Technicians, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Skills Required

• Power Engineering Certificate or Journeyman trade ticket with sufficient Operations background or equivalent experience
• 15 years of experience in similar Commissioning roles in both Brownfield and/or Greenfield Projects
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a variety of Industrial backgrounds
• Strong working knowledge of OH&S Regulations
• Proven Leadership experience

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Project Accountant
Location: Houston, TX

Our client is a dynamic oil and gas manufacturer who is looking to expand their US Accounting functions by bringing on an experienced Project Accountant.

Project Accountant Job Description:

• Responsible for tracking multiple multi-million dollar projects.
• The overall review of contracts, estimates and all project costs.
• Responsible for cost analysis and reconciliations of budgets to making sure that the project is on or under budget.

Project Accountant Job Requirements:

• A Bachelors' Degree in a Business related function is a must have.
• Must have no less than 3 years' of experience.
• A previous big 4 background is a strong plus.

Project Accountant Benefits:

• An exceptional salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to grow with an up and coming oil and gas manufacturer.

Please be aware that for the position of Project Accountant:

• Relocation will not be provided, so all applicants must live in Houston, TX
• Sponsorship is not available so applicants must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Our client, a leading Midstream Oil & Gas organization is looking to add a Pipeline Asset Optimization Engineer to their team. This is a 1 year independent contract based in Edmonton, there is a possibility of long term extension for the right individual.

Job Overview

This individual will be working within the team responsible for the new asset project due diligence and operational impact management. The purpose of new asset project due diligence is to lead the Pipeline Integrity interface for acquisition and growth projects, on an assigned basis. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for varied assignments requiring a broad understanding of the field of engineering and may also have specialized knowledge of one area.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently on assignments that require solving problems by applying standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures, or using methods developed in previous assignments. Ability to make effect technical decisions independently with people leader, Sr. Engineer, or SME support and review.
• Ensure pipeline integrity is appropriately addressed in the due diligence process, both for internal developments and acquisitions.
• Develop and ensure execution of Pipeline Integrity plans and budgets encompassing all Pipeline Integrity involvement within each project including engineering studies, inspection plans, and rehabilitation costs through both the project and pipeline lifecycles.
• Manage the integrity priorities throughout the development or acquisition through participation in SORT, START, RTO, RTT, and then through commissioning, acceptance and long-term operation.
• Manage the completion of Engineering Assessments as required for new projects or internal drivers.
• Develop, execute, and manage documented procedures for all facets of the due diligence process.
• Drive alignment of systems for the optimization of operational pressure targets to meet capacity and cost requirements.
• Facilitate or participate as the Pipeline Integrity representative in corporate wide initiatives.
• Complete detailed evaluations of current operations to determine the causes of and solutions for pressure cycling.
• Manage pressure restriction removals and determine how it will impact future integrity maintenance investments.
• Complete a detailed evaluation of current operations to determine current and future MOP requirements based on volumes.
• Evaluate operational models to predict change impacts of proposed changes (example: predicted increases in pressure cycling from the addition of new customers).
• Coordinate senior leadership approvals of the initiative action plans and results.
• Present and defend the decisions made on corporate initiatives to senior leadership within Pipeline Integrity.
• Participate in incident investigations as directed.

Key Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or relevant field
• P.ENG. or eligible for registration with APEGA
• 6 - 10 years of relatevant experience
• Previous pipeline integrity or operational knowledge are highly desirable
• Ability to solve problems by applying standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures, or using methods developed in previous assignments.
• Ability to seek and obtain senior technical assistance or review for atypical or specialized problems
• Ability to communicate written or verbally on the collection and relay of standard technical facts and analysis of business implications. May require the communication of technical topics to a non-technical audiences
• Fluent with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to utilize other engineering/technical computer applications.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, and negotiation skills to influence and drive-forward results and decisions without formal authority.
• Strong data analysis skills with a continuous improvement (Six Sigma, RCA) background are considered an asset.
• Visualization of data skills (Power BI, PI Vision) background are considered an asset

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

The activity supports all sourcing activities, from the development of Strategy & Bid Lists, and subsequent RFP preparation, including the development of Evaluation Criteria, and the negotiation and placement of Contracts.

Post Contract Management and Supplier Management activities shall be executed through established processes. A strong working relationship with the Projects Technical teams based in Iraq, supports Contract implementation. The requirement to comply with the Procurement Principles which align with the Technical Services Contract and supports local content and cost recovery.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages multiple sourcing of the sector
• Utilises ISNetworld to define bid-lists and issue Expressions of Interests (EOI)
• Prepare Strategy & Bid List (SBL) for approval by relevant Governance Board
• Prepare all necessary RFP and Contract documentation for issue through ARIBA OneSource and all subsequent clarifications and Supplier communications
• Apply appropriate local contracting templates and work with Stakeholders to define and develop Scopes of Work and associated Evaluation criteria
• Prepare and develop Bid Evaluation Plans (BEP)
• Prepare Recommendation for Award (RFA) for approval by relevant Governance Board and ensure timely execution and implementation of Award Recommendations
• Undertake Contract Management activities including the issuing of Call Offs, and support invoice queries and any dispute resolution as required
• Support HSE or other investigations as required
• Support Cost reduction activities through renegotiation and/or retendering activities, including the development of Negotiation Strategies
• Continuous improvement in Contractor Safety performance and operational risk reduction with particular focus on Potential High Consequence Activities (PHCA) and improvement in process safety
• Maintain accurate records in MAXIMO and ARIBA of all sourcing events and Contracting activities to ensure compliance and cost recovery
• Perform Counter-party Due Diligence checks
• Support Internal and External Audits as required

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com