JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is looking for a Onshore Logistics Coordinator who will be able to provide day to day leadership for Logistics and Shorebase functions supporting the drilling program, including direct supervision of the logistics and shorebase staff. The postholder will also ensure that logistics and materials control activities are scheduled and coordinated between the drilling platforms, shorebase, ports, airport, warehouses.

The role is currently an expression of interest and if active would be based in Equatorial Guinea on a 10x3 rotational basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains high HES standards. Leads and participates in activities supporting HES performance commitments. Ensure rolling stock/equipment, lifting equipment, cargo baskets are inspected and certified as fit for use.
• Provide direct supervision of logistics and shorebase personnel. Insure that staff is properly trained to perform specific job responsibilities.
• Supervise and maintain an accurate account of materials and equipment moving to and from manufactures, vendors and third-party storage/distribution facilities including tonnage and volumes. In some cases, coordination may require movement to and from facilities outside of EG
• Monitor and forecast logistics and shore base requirements to support drilling activities, providing estimates on transport lead times for equipment and materials delivery for planning and scheduling purposes
• Primary liaison with the supply vessel company and responsible for coordinating vessel schedules with offshore drilling, conducting on-hire/off-hire process, leading monthly safety meetings with vessel crews and conducting weekly meetings between client and the base manager for the vessels.
• Responsible for oversight of client-owned materials stored at third party facilities (tubulars, wellheads, casing accessories, etc...) or maintained by the supplier. Responsible for establishing procedures, validating inventory accuracy, proper storage and controls at non-client facilities.
• Responsible for coordinating drilling services contractor personnel and material movements as required to support drilling operations. Develop procedures that align with those of established processes and procedures.
• Ensure all lifting equipment is fit for use by coordinating and facilitating inspections with the contractor for lifting equipment, offshore cargo carrying units (CCU) and observing safety of lifting operations.
• Liaise with Supply Chain and Global Procurement Houston, to ensure effective coordination of ocean and air import shipments.
• Obtain KPI data in SAP and sustain initiatives developed for Operational Excellency.
• Responsible for overseeing that all movements, including imports and exports and transfers to offshore facilities are properly manifested.
• Prepare the final well reconciliation reports.
• Serve as primary liaise with local customs clearing agency, Logistics and internal customers regarding logistics movements.
• Prepare commercial invoices for items to be exported from EG in accordance with standard processes and procedures.
• Monitor KPI's and provide all necessary reports for Logistics & Shorebase activities. Prepare and maintain performance and cost reporting records of shore base operations, support vessels, all logistics suppliers and vendors
• Hire, train and develop National Staff for the various functions.
• Provides expertise and advice to other team members and company personnel on contract strategies and plans for complex and non-routine situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline such as Logistics, Business or Engineering is preferred (equivalent experience may be substituted).
• Extensive experience, with some years in a leadership role, working at marine bases in support of offshore exploration, production, and construction activity.
• Must have experience with and broad knowledge of drilling, production and construction equipment.
• Requires experience and knowledge of material handling, material identification, storage and packaging.
• Requires experience, knowledge of and training in mechanical lifting devices and operations.
• Should have experience and knowledge of offshore support vessels, including capabilities and limitations, federal and local regulations, and safety standards and practices.
• Strong analytical and systems skills required, with hands-on experience in supporting ERP systems (SAP) - preferred.
• Supervisor experience - preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required: including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively interact with suppliers, customers and other staff, and a strong customer service and process improvement mindset are required.
• Certification in both IATA and IMDG Dangerous goods regulations.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.