Oando Plc, a Group of Energy Businesses and Africa's leading integrated energy solutions provider urgently requires suitably qualified candidates to fill the under listed positions:
• Marine & Oil Services Manager
• Commercial Branch Manager
• Lubes Sale Engineer
• Material Supervisor
• Shift Maintenance Engineer
• Finance Manager (Management Information System)
• Corporate Development Manager
• Systems Administrator (UNIX)
• Technical Support Engineer Desktop/Network Support
• Applications Support Specialist
• Application Manager
• Enterprise Systems Administrator
• Infrastructure Specialist

How to Apply

REF OG 001
Marine & Oil Services Manager

Job Summary
The Marine and Oil Services Manager is responsible for coordinating the sales of commercial products to Marine customers that require products either by trucks or Barge. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the continued profitability and growth of business from each customer account managed.

Key Responsibilities
Render effective backup and support to the Chief Marketing Officer Commercial
Identifies the market that should typically fall into the company's Coastal/Marine and Bunkering (Import/Export) business
Formulation of policy to guide the above business
Create and effective and comprehensive market intelligence system/database for the emerging business and unit.
Effectively execute marketing strategy
Market commercial products to the various identified markets and the achievement of set volume targets
Coordinate bulk sales activities with the Regional Commercial Managers (especially in the coastal areas of Lagos and Port Harcourt).
Produce Periodic sales reports and analysis

Experience
Good 1st degree from a recognized University
6-8 years working within a reputable and structured business environment and at least a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.

Knowledge & Skills Required
Customer Service
Sales and Marketing skills (techniques)
Marine operations appreciation
Oil Marketing (downstream) Supply Chain Management
Business analysis and acumen
Negotiation Skills
Business Performance Monitoring
Basic accounting and reporting skills.
Organization/Administration
Interpersonal Relations Presentation skills, team-playing, creative thinking, innovation, coaching, time management, Task management skills, questioning and interviewing skills
Leadership/Supervisory
Political Savvy
Oral & Written Communication
PC Utilization
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REF OG 002
Commercial Branch Manager

Job Summary
The Commercial Branch Manager is responsible for relationship management, marketing, sales and customer account management in the Branch, in executing Company's sales and marketing strategies, plans and targets. The role is also responsible for first line selling of all Company's products to assigned commercial customers and for the prompt collection of cash while ensuring each customer remains within approved credit terms /Trade Accounts Receivable (TAR) limits

Key Responsibilities
Proactively build, maintain and manage customer accounts and relationships.
Ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date database of information on all existing customer relationships/prospects is maintained at all times.
Achieve revenue /volume and margin targets through aggressive customer acquisition, sales and effective relationship management efforts.
Act as the primary client interface at the Branch level
Provide effective solutions to all customer related issues within acceptable timeframes.
Actively drive the sales of Specialty products.
Handle customer enquiries and complaints with urgency.

Experience
Good 1st degree from a recognized University
1 - 2 years working within a reputable and structured business environment.

Knowledge and Skills required
Customer Service
Sales and Marketing skills (techniques)
Oil Marketing (Downstream) Supply Chain Management
Business analysis acumen
Negotiation and Basic Selling skills
Key Accounts Management
Basic Accounting and reporting skills
Presentation skills, Oral & Written Communication
Interpersonal Relations team playing, creative thinking, innovation, coaching, time management, Task management skills, questioning and interview skills
Product knowledge
PC Utilization
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REF OG 003
Lubes Sale Engineer

Job Summary
The Lubes Sales Engineer is primarily responsible for executing plans to meet the sales, after-sales service and marketing target of the Company for both Industrial and retail Lubes through effective marketing strategies. The incumbent is also responsible for building, maintaining and sustaining good and lasting customer relationship with all customers by ensuring excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain, meet and exceed current lubes customer's requirement
Recruit new customers while ensuring old customer are retained.
Maintain minimum stock of lubes at retail outlets
Train sales force and organize lubes seminar for industrial users
Research, monitor market trends, competitors' activities and consumer preferences
Develop strategies and plans for the promotion and sales of Lubes
Carry out programmed survey to ascertain customers preferences/suggestions
Manage Lubes warehouses

Experience
A good university degree in Engineering from a recognized University
Minimum of 3-5 years post graduation with relevant experience in marketing lubricants.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Product/General Business Knowledge
Strategic Marketing
Research & Reporting
Customer focus/orientation
Good negotiating skills
Information sourcing
PC Utilisation (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
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REF OG 004
Material Supervisor

Job Summary
Material Supervisor is responsible for storage/warehousing of all raw materials and packaging materials

Key Responsibilities
Receipt and storage of Raw Materials, and Packages
Issuing materials and record keeping of specific administrative documents related to stock management and control
Monthly stock taking exercise
Prepare daily, monthly and periodical reports on materials stock balances

Experience
3 years experience in stock management especially in the petroleum sector

Knowledge & Skills Required
Analytical Thinking & Conceptualisation
Budgeting Monitoring
Business Performance Monitoring
Coaching & Supervisory Skills
Accounting
Health & Safety Management
Inventory Management/Stock Control
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Quality Management
Resources Management
Written and Oral Communication
PC Utilisation (Excel,Word, Power Point)
Ullaging and dip reading
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REF OG 005
Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary
The position incumbent has the on-site oversight responsibility for the routine and preventive maintenance of the storage facilities, bulk storage tanks, terminals, Lube plants and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas plants (LPG).

Key Responsibilities
Supervises the routine and preventive maintenance of equipments across the Company's Terminal & Plants
Participate in the design and implementation of project plan, of new equipment, facility, and processes for plants and depots
Monitors the efficient and correct use of all operating assets in the Terminal & Plant
Supervises turn around maintenance, maintenance projects and processes for the Company's facilities, plants and installations
Ensures strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations

Experience
1st degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
Membership of Nigeria Society Of Engineers
Minimum of 4 years of experience, with relevant experience in similar roles in the oil and gas environment.

Knowledge & Skills Required
Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
Architectural & Engineering Design Interpretation
Engineering material, costs & Specifications
Engineering and Technology-Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes
Applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Design - knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Project & Relationship Management
Creativity & Innovation
Organization/Administration
Leadership/Supervisory
Knowledge of AutoCAD will be and added advantage
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REF OG 006
Finance Manager (Management Information System)

Job Summary
The Finance Manager (MIS)'s primary role is to head the Management Account Unit with Finance Representative and to prepare management accounts and other decision making reports. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing budget, monitoring analysis, providing commentaries for variances and in all responsible for running the unit within Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare management accounts, investigate variances and provide commentaries
Monitor operational expenses and provide appropriate explanation and commentaries
Collate, prepare and analyze budget
Collate, analyze and disseminate key financial and statistical information to assist in producing concise report
Coordinate key reports to ensure efficiency of models being used
Training and coach team members on effective use of spreadsheet and templates
Evaluate tax position and advice based on intended key decisions

Experience
B.Sc Accounting, Membership of ICAN.
Minimum of 8-10 years experience in Finance function preferably in the downstream Oil & Gas sector
Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory/managerial or equivalent capacity in a reputable organization

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Financial Analysis and controls
Business Acumen & Strategic Management
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Accounting standards and processes
General Business Knowledge
Relevant Tax Laws
Analytical
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Research & Reporting
Innovative
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REF OG 007
Corporate Development Manager

Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Group Chief Strategy Officer, the Corporate Development Manager primarily co-ordinates the Review of Investments Opportunities to ensure adherence to standards. The incumbent also handles strategic analysis of the Company's Business Units, supports the identification of new business opportunities, execution of mandated transactions and other duties as designated by the CSO.

Key Responsibilities
Acts as chief resource person in the identification of new business opportunities through carefully researched business /industry and investment analysis.
Supervise the work of Analyst, advise and train junior members of the team
Review of due diligence reports
Value the synergies between parties
Assess the benefits of different financing and consideration options
Produce proforma accounts post acquisition
Calculate the value of the combined enterprise and the synergies
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis
Liaising with external parties (investment banks, rating agencies and lawyers) as well as the deal team

Experience
5-7 years experience within Corporate Finance/Investment Banking consultancy firm.
Experience in several M&A transactions will be an advantage
An excellent academic background essential, with a minimum of a 2:1, or equivalent, from a leading university
Post undergraduate qualification or degree i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA or MBA Finance

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong financial and analytical skills
Ability to think strategically about business issues in a transaction
Strong organizational, communication, verbal and written skills
Modeling/Valuation: Ability to identify key drivers, reconcile output from different models
Excellent report writing skills
Computer literacy
Strong sense of commercial awareness
Upstream and Downstream Oil & Gas Industry Business Dynamics
Strategy Development, Articulation and Execution
Power point presentation for effective dissemination of information and decision-making
Oral & Written Communication
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REF OG 008
Systems Administrator (UNIX)

Job Summary
Reports to the Infrastructure Manager, the System Administration and Technical Support. The incumbent will also be responsible for the delivery of reliable, highly available and high performance environments.

Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, monitor, upgrade, and troubleshoot all UNIX Environments
Conduct Performance Monitoring/Planning
Work with the applications team to ensure system availability

Experience
Degree in computer science or engineering with at least 6 years experience
Minimum of 6 years HP System Administration experience in a Production Support

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent knowledge of HP-UX
Excellent knowledge of Performance Monitoring and Tuning Utilities and Commands
Good knowledge of HP hardware
Good knowledge of NIS and NFS
Experience with Veritas Clustering
Excellent Shell Scripting Skills
Experience with HP patch management
Familiarity with SAN technology
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REF OG 009
Technical Support Engineer
Desktop/Network Support

Job Summary
The Technical Support Engineer Desktop/Network Support reports to the Service Delivery Manager. The incumbent will work with a highly skilled multi disciplinary team to support company's desktop infrastructure

Key Responsibilities
Extensive knowledge in Configuring and installing personal computer hardware and software
Perform technical troubleshooting and problem resolution involving:
- Desktop Operating System (Windows)
- Hardware maintenance (PC preferably DELL, Notebook preferably DELL Printers
- LAN and WAN Network Connectivity
- Desktop applications (MS Office, Antivirus and other approved software)
Password issues and administration (Network, Applications)
Provide basic user support for all Enterprise Business applications
Ensure adequate follow up to all issues logged in the helpdesk tool ad give feedback to users as to the status of their issues
Coordinate equipment repairs, and returns with vendors
Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines in
Provide exceptional service to all customers
Communicate potential outage information
Security configurations for PC's, the Network, and Applications
Manage activities in help desk system and other tools.

Experience
University degree in computer science or engineering
At least a minimum of 4 years experience post NYSC
Advance knowledge of Windows operating systems

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
ITIL foundation certification a plus
Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise server required
A+, Network+ knowledge required
Oil and gas Industry experience will be an advantage
Good Communication skills
Must be service oriented
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REF OG 010
Applications Support Specialist

Job Summary
Reporting to the Applications manager will work with a highly skilled multi disciplinary team to support and extend the Company's application portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
Identify software development trends and tools
Participate in product evaluation in cases of software being procured from third parties.
Implement software development and customization projects, ensuring process is driven user needs
Participate in the Detailed Definition, Programming and Testing phase of the software development life cycle.
Maintain appropriate software code management and control to preserve data integrity and security of computer systems
Research & Development
Maintain software development methodology and standards
Analyze, debug, and fix complex technical issues in a wide variety of technical disciplines
Develop fixes and enhancements to major software implementations
Provide technical information, customer assistance, and solutions to technical problems across all business units and installations
Manage the implementation of software from external vendors
Produce user and technical documentation of developed application.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Application Support Manager

Experience
University degree in computer science or engineering with
At least a minimum of 6 years experience post NYSC
A thorough understanding of the software development cycle

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong familiarity with ERP systems especially Oracle E-business suite
Knowledge of Database design and file management techniques.
Broad knowledge of programming languages and techniques, including PL/SQL, C, C++, VB.NET, XML
ASP.NET web development / Web services skills a plus
Good project management skills and /or substantial exposure to Project-based work structure, project-based work structures, project life cycle models, etc
Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
Knowledge of network operating systems
Experience of the Oil and Gas Industry essential i.e. geosciences techniques/products
Knowledge of E&P data, formats an work flows an added advantage
Previous experience in loading seismic or/well data highly advantageous
Good Communication skills
Must be service oriented
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REF OG 011
Application Manager

Job Summary
Reporting to the Head Information Technology, the Applications manager will lead a highly skilled, multi disciplinary team to support and extend the Company's application portfolio

Key Responsibilities
Manage the Development and deployment of new applications, systems software and/or enhancements to existing applications in the Company
Manage and provide direction for the application development and support team in support of business operations
Ensure that development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfil end-user requirements, and identify and resolve system issues.
Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
Provide Leadership to developer and DBA's working on the deployment of Oracle e-business suite 11.5.10

Experience
University degree in computer science of engineering
At least 10 years work experience, 4 of which are at management level
Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions
Strong familiarity with ERP systems especially Oracle E-business suite.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of Database design and file management techniques
Broad Knowledge of programming languages and techniques, including PL/SQL, C and Visual Basic
Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to Project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc
Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
Broad Knowledge of network operating systems including Windows and UNIX.
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REF OG 012
Enterprise Systems Administrator

JOB Summary
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the Enterprise Systems Administrator, as part of a technical support team, will provide systems responsibility to ensure reliability, stable performance and availability.

Key Responsibilities
Configure, install, maintain Exchange 2003 and Windows 2003 Enterprise Functional-Level Active Directory infrastructure.
Patch management, deployment and mitigation for Windows Enterprise environment
Automate and improve server deployments patches, configuration and monitoring
Security management and mitigation, including anti-virus, desktop firewall in a heterogeneous environment, and evaluation of emerging security options
Establish and maintain diverse data communications links, VPN connections and remote access needs.
Manage SAN strong environment
Plan it service continuity/disaster recovery for critical systems services
Provide technical consulting on acquisition of hardware and software
Manage Windows Citrix Environment
Implement enterprise configuration management and change control
Development best practices and project support documentation

Experience
University degree in computer science or engineering or related disciplines
Minimum of 5 years experience 3 of which would have been as senior systems administrator

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Demonstrated ability to be responsible for a multitude of systems, including local and remote sites
Skilled in Network Attached Storage, preferably Network Appliance systems
Experience in an Active Directory environment, 2003 preferred
Must have worked with managed storage and backup Exec preferred)
Hands-on experience securing, hardening, auditing and remediation in Windows 7 Active Directory
Experience with Windows DNS/DHCP/WINS across Windows NT, 2000 and 2003
A solid understanding of Windows server architecture and Windows networking concepts
Excellent documentation skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
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REF OG 013
Infrastructure Specialist

Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the E & P Infrastructure Specialist will be saddled with the responsibility of providing support for all upstream
Oil and Gas infrastructure including applications.

Key Responsibilities
Provide support on desktop, network, database, E&P applications, interfaces, remote access etc
Coordinate all IT infrastructure support
Coordinate software upgrades, installations and hardware deployments for E&P
Ensure E&P infrastructure requests are prioritized and completed in a timely manner
Identify future technology opportunities and their applications to the business
Coordinate with other departments on behalf of E&P for special technology related projects
Contact and License management; monitor SLAs track maintenance costs, contract expiration dates and software usage for accurate budgeting.
Coordinate and communicate with the relevant staff any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required
Provide and coordinate onsite offsite end user support.

Experience.
University degree in computer science or engineering or related disciplines
Minimum of 8 years experience 5 of which should have been in Oil and Gas or Energy services company
Proficiency in software support for various Exploration and Production software products
Familiarity with Oil and Gas hardware architecture and Infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of operating systems including Unix, Linux and Windows.
Knowledge of E&P Information dynamics
Familiarity with various hardware platforms including HP, IBM, Dell, Sun
Excellent Customer Service skills
Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goal while unsupervised
Strong project management skills
Good oral and written communications skills

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Familiarity with Oil and Gas hardware architecture and Infrastructure
Strong knowledge of operating systems including Unix, Linux and Windows
Knowledge of E&P Information dynamics
Familiarity with various hardware platform including HP, IBM, Dell, Sun
Excellent Customer Service skills
Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised
Strong project management skills
Good oral and written communications skills.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for any of these positions please forward a copy of your detailed CV in a MICROSOFT WORD document format quoting the relevant job reference number to: Oil&Gasvacancy@oandoplc.com
NB Please state the reference number on the right hand corner of the CV. The deadline for submission of all applications is 20 February 2007. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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I believe this info isnt meant for just people in the house. The beauty of this forum is that you can get an important info which you can pass on to someone else despite the fact the info might not be useful to you. i saw it but since it doesnt apply to my case, i have simply taken the info home to tell my folks. My aunty who has been retrenched from NPA is likely to give it a shot. I could be the GOD sent blessing. I hope you understand my gist.

men you are the man ,i really appreciate your taking time to write out all the details of each key responsibility and requirements ,you did very well , People like you should be recuited as human resource managers , abi r u one ? 
Any way keep it up ,God bless all your effort with success.thanks

Is no opportunities for Entry levels?Cause what i see here is 4,5,6 and so on of years of experience.What placement are they leaving for us that just concluded Our NYSC.
Come they should do something oh! or else!!!!!!!!!!!!


Or else what?



Or else watin happen for Warri go , LOL

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