COMPANY NAME:
Petroleum Development Oman Limited Liability Company

JOB TITLE:
Head of Contracts and Commercial Services


INDUSTRY: Utilities and Energy
JOB CATEGORY: Engineer (Design, Technical, Research, Software, Hardware)
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Engineers
PROFESSION:
Project Management
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: FULLTIME
JOB PAYMENT:
SALARY RANGE: 0 - 0
% TRAVEL INCLUDED: 0
% TELECOMMUTE: 0
JOB START DATE:
JOB END DATE:
EDUCATION: BACHELORSDEGREE

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COUNTRY: Oman
STATE/PROVINCE: OM-MA
CITY: Other
AREA CODE: 0
ZIP CODE:
JOB# (REQUISITION NO): 10392
CONTACT NAME: Shell
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: SI-GRITS-User-Support@shell.com

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Shell companies have been exploring for and producing hydrocarbons for over a century. Today, Exploration & Production (EP) employs some 17,000 people worldwide and has interests in ventures in 36 different countries. This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by research and the pursuit of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the major EP company in the Sultanate of Oman. It accounts for more than 90% of the country's crude oil production and nearly all of its natural gas supply. The company is owned by the Government of Oman, the Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Total and Partex. The first economic find of oil was made in 1962, and the first consignment of oil was exported in 1967. To sustain our growth, we're committed to acting ethically, responsibly and environmentally. Everyone in PDO is encouraged to spot new opportunities, challenge the conventional wisdom and recommend improvements to the way our business works. This means you'll have the chance to make a positive difference as you help to ensure that the world we leave to future generations is one we can be proud of. We're currently looking to recruit a Head of Contracts and Commercial Services to join our team in Muscat.



DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities :
As Head of Contracts and Commercial Services, you'll monitor our contractors' compliance performance, report anomalies to the Project Leadership Team and assist the contractors towards compliance or advise the Project Manager and team on response to non-compliance. We'll also require you to:

• Manage and coordinate the Project Team's commercial and contractual obligations, particularly those with complex technical content
• Maintain a framework for claims defence including the early identification, evaluation and assessment of contractual risk which allows appropriate mitigation measures to be developed and implemented
• Keep the Project Manager and Leadership Team informed of all potential commercial and contractual issues and influences
• Stand in for the Project Services Manager during periods of absence
• Coach project staff in the development and application of contract management practices, including those covering the integration of technical and commercial elements, and assist other project engineering and contracting entities within PDO
• Assist with initiatives to update strategies and corresponding contract controls and administration for application in future PDO projects
• Manage delivery of the external third-party technical and general service contracts required to support management of the project.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requirements :
With a degree in engineering or an appropriate commercial discipline, you'll have 15-20 years' experience in the oil and gas industry in a contractual, commercial and project service role, of which 5-10 years will have been in senior or managerial roles. Project engineering experience with technical content will put you at an advantage. Much of your experience will have been gained in frontline positions, for example managing and administering Contract & Procurement (C&P) activities on site. You'll have a proven track record in all C&P processes for major projects through all phases, including project specification, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up. You'll have experience of contract strategies and tactics, contract development, tenders and awards, contract management plans and negotiations. You'll also have first-class knowledge of the legal factors that effect C&P, be able to quickly identify situations requiring legal input, and be ready to work within a strict set of business principles. With the proven ability to manage commercial activities in projects, you'll need the knowledge and experience to coordinate with and support the Project Services Group. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you'll be at an advantage if you have previous senior experience working in the Oman EP environment.

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