Contracts Administrator III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was established in 1992 as a reputable Oil and Gas service provider, aiming to deliver top-notch engineering and technical solutions to the exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Over the years, our company has experienced remarkable growth and has diversified its operations within the Oil and Gas sector while maintaining a strong foothold in the industry.

Title: Contracts Administrator III

Location: 155-QIT, Akwa Ibom

Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Ensure Contractors work in accordance with contract terms and conditions. Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders that support contract services for production work in compliance with corporate controls and best practices.
• Track progress, and support Supervisors with coordinating Contractor’s compliance regarding company systems and controls.
• Oversee the administration and performance of service contracts. Ensure contract payments are executed accurately and anomalies are identified.
• Ensure payments are made to Contractors in accordance with requirements of Company agreements held with Contracts in a timely manner.
• Advise on contract risks and support the stewardship of gap closure and opportunities for improvement, assisting with prioritization where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-qualification and contractor selection
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure required Contract Documents are in place
• Participate in contract handover between Procurement and Business Line
• Initiate and Facilitate contract kick-off meeting with the Contractor
• Communicate with the Contractor to develop a joint Interface Management Plan
• Engage in the contract life cycle and oversee the entire contract portfolio for each business line/function
• Responsible for stewarding contractor interface activities throughout the contract life cycle
• Participate in service planning and develop contract strategy
• Act as a liaison and coordinator among Procurement, SSH&E and Operations within the business line
• Establish and maintain the Active Contractor Tracking Database
• Monthly KPI reporting (e.g., Contract Stewardship, Man hour reporting, etc.)
• Link to other business lines to share best practice
• Coordinate and conduct Contractors Site Assessment
• Coordinate review contractor crew competency
• Organize and coordinate Contractor Performance Assessments (Reporting Quarterly interface, A&D compliance, Contractor compliance check and Annual Performance Scorecard)
• Report Contractor performance to OIMS 8-1 System Owner and Administrator
• Coordinate and facilitate Level 2 and 3 quarterly, annual performance review/feedback meetings
• Liaise with SSH&E Team to schedule Level 4 SSHE Sharing Meeting
• Assist with coordinate Level 5 Annual Contractor Safety Forum
• Assist Contract Owner in performing suspension and/or termination to contracts
• Initiate and ensure contract completion and close out with a contractor

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure Contractors work in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders that support contract services for production work in compliance with corporate controls and best practices.
• Track progress, and support Supervisors with coordinating Contractor’s compliance regarding company systems and controls.
• Oversee the administration and performance of service contracts.
• Ensure contract payments are executed accurately and anomalies are identified.
• Ensure payments are made to Contractors in accordance with requirements of Company agreements held with Contracts in a timely manner.
• Advise on contract risks and support the stewardship of gap closure and opportunities for improvement, assisting with prioritization where required

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Contract administration, with service-contractor environments, preferred.
• Experience within a large corporation or complex organizational setting.
• Experience and confidence working in field or industrial environments, including remote locations.
• Experience working with developing businesses, and also Landowner Companies (LANCO’s).
• Experience in engaging with contractors, in a developing country environment.
• Highest standard of Safety, Health, and Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
• Understanding of Procurement roles, responsibilities, and business processes as they relate to contracts
• Knowledgeable of contracts terms and conditions
• Good observation and listening skills
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative.
• Good interpersonal and motivation skills.
• Good communications and presentation skills
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Good communication skills (oral & written) in English
• Ability to interact in a multicultural environment
• Good Planning, execution and organizational skills
• Excellent computing skills
• Ability to work independently

Deadline: 2nd June, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.