Head of O&G Projects

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Key Responsibilities

define roles, allocate resources across projects, set priorities and support skills development,

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Puteaux (Paris area), France – travel to Africa as required

Permanent (CDI)

Energy & Project Solutions Director

Remit: Lead the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects across Africa, from early studies and tendering through implementation, execution and demobilisation.

Our client is a leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent, covering port, logistics, maritime and rail activities. Part of a major international shipping and logistics group, it relies on more than a century of expertise and over 23,000 employees across nearly 50 countries to provide its African and global customers with tailor-made, innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing sustainably to Africa’s transformation.

The Head of O&G Projects joins the Oil & Gas team of the Energy & Project Solutions Department. The scope covers exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development and offshore supply bases. The role reports to the Energy & Project Solutions Director and works closely with the O&G Director, the Bid Development Department, the Finance and Business Plan teams, and country and port teams.

This is an opportunity to have a real impact in a company that places Africa at the heart of its strategy, within an international environment.

Responsibilities

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Team Leadership

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Lead and develop the O&G projects team: define roles, allocate resources across projects, set priorities and support skills development, in coordination with country and project managers

Business Development & Tendering

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Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations
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Lead O&G tender responses with the Bid Development Department, from kick-off and task allocation to technical proposal, compliance matrix, implementation plan and client clarifications
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Develop client relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, and work with internal partners to support new business

Solution Design, CAPEX & Business Plan

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Design logistics and supply base solutions for operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift packages
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Translate client requirements into a supply base solution and assess gaps with local port and country teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yard, wash bay, DNV CCUs, bunkering and dry bulk, waste including NORM, customs and personnel logistics
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Build the BOQ and CAPEX requirements and steer the business plan with Finance, including pricing, occupancy and sensitivity scenarios, and residual value of assets

Subcontractors & Mobilisation

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Identify, qualify and manage local subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding and sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services, including RFQs, offer comparison and alignment on scope and organisation
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Prepare retro-planning and mobilisation schedules aligned with the client campaign start, and secure equipment and personnel lead times

Project Implementation & Execution

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Master the contractual obligations and requirements of the projects
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Ensure projects are implemented and executed smoothly, in compliance with contractual commitments, customer expectations, and the goals and standards set for the projects
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Monitor progress and performance against contract obligations, planning and deliverables, and identify risks and problem areas
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Ensure contractual obligations and challenges are understood and properly taken into account by Country Management and the Project Team
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Ensure projects are delivered within the set budget, and report any financial deviation to management
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Mitigate contractual, financial and operational risks during implementation and execution
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Plan and meet deadlines for each step and milestone of the implementation phase

Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

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Attend internal, client and supplier meetings as required, and ensure information is formalised and shared with the main stakeholders
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Coordinate project reporting based on contractual obligations, and ensure all reports required by the project owner are accurate and sent on time
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Coordinate and assist in producing the documentation required by the customer (SOP, TMP, ERP) within the specified timeframe
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Report non-conformities, develop corrective action and risk mitigation plans with project and country teams, and support timely dispute resolution

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Master’s-level degree (or equivalent) in logistics, supply chain, engineering or a related field

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas logistics (supply base, drilling or subsea campaigns)
Exposure to operators, drilling contractors, and EPC and subsea contractors
Proven experience leading project teams, allocating resources across concurrent projects and developing team capabilities in an international environment

Oil & Gas logistics needs across exploration, development and production phases (drilling, SURF and subsea, production support)
QHSE & CSR
Offshore supply base management, including equipment and facilities sizing and implementation (pipe yard, DNV CCUs, bunkering, waste management)
Port and marine operations, international freight forwarding
Lifting and handling, including heavy lift
Customs processes (exemption, temporary admission, import and export regimes)
Contract management, tender management, BOQ, CAPEX and business plan

English and French mandatory

Strong leadership and team-development skills
Commercial acumen, rigour and sound judgement in go/no-go decisions
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, internal and external, across countries
Appetite for Africa and for working in an international environment