Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics

Duties

• Reporting to the C&P Site Operations Manager, the main activities of the job include: 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
• Keep informed or best practices in contracts procedures in other entities for improvement of contracts practices; ensure that all insurance issues of company assets and personnel are dealt with 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; assume a leading role in RTAs evaluations and in managing Contract committees’ strategy and award validation
• Intervene in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in relation with the Juridical, Insurance, Finance and management by proposing strategies and actions and participating to the negotiations; 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 H3SE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of H3SE plans

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 6 to 10 years of professional experience (including at least 5 years in the technical contracts domain), preferably with exposure to Operations and Logistics
• Advanced skills in Management and Human Relations
• Strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling
• Broad understanding of commercial, legal, and insurance matters affecting the company
• Customer-focused and results-oriented, with strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, capable of handling high workloads and working under pressure, and able to perform effectively in a multicultural and cross-functional environment
• Living in the local area of the position will be considered an advantage

Benefits

• The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted