Job Title: Contracts Engineer – Maintenance & Engineering
Shift Pattern: 14/14
Department/Function: Maintenance & Engineering/ Performance Management
Location: Basra, Iraq

Role Synopsis :
Administer the central hub to which all CTRs received from contractors are submitted by work requestors to ensure all contractor call-offs, timesheets and payment certificates are managed in a consistent, robust, transparent and compliant manner in accordance with relevant processes and procedures.

Support the Contract Management Lead and Business Line through contract governance and tender process for future contracts. Manage the transition from Pre to Post Contract award, kick off contracts, assist with KPI development and implementation and supporting the regular performance review of the contract

Key Accountabilities:
Contracts Engineer provides ongoing support to CAMs and work requestors on all post award contract execution tasks, PAAFs, Blanket orders & drawdowns, Maximo DR creation, interface, apply contract rates and any other tasks assigned by management.

Plays a key role in the development of tools to provide CAMs with greater visibility over contract execution (e.g, Pre-approvals, monthly payment certificates, invoicing and reporting (PBi)).

Engages with CAMs/Finance/PSCM on a regular basis to review contract status/health with a particular focus on burn rates, resultant forecast burnout dates and premature contract expiry.

Supports the delivery of the monthly CAM forum with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, arranges slide decks and is a key participant in the forum which focuses on contract compliance, performance, learnings and continuous improvement around contract execution practices.

Provides supports to the Lead Contracts Administrator for the bi-annual Contractor Safety Leadership Forum.

Provides support and guidance for new starts in terms of process & procedures and CAMship

Criteria & Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in an Oil & Gas contracting environment.
• Contracts experience both pre and post award is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail whilst operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent English & Arabic speaking, writing experience required

If you find this opportunity matching your skills please apply for the role or share your Resume on sayali.kothmire@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.