Technical Assistant

Job description / Role

Note:

This is regarding a long term contract, 2 to 4 years.

Due to visa limitations, your application will not be accepted if your nationality is from Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Congo, Afghanistan, or Libya. Exception: if you are already a resident inside Qatar with a valid QID, transfer of sponsorship is possible. If you have a valid QID and are a Qatar resident, press 'NO' when asked for it.

Overview:

We are looking to hire a Technical Assistant for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, material, and SAP database systems to the EPRSC department, working as part of the team and contributing to the achievement of departmental objectives with a wide range of technical and general administrative support services.
• Responsible for the provision of EPRSC Division's cost allocation to all Offshore Operating Companies (OOCs), cost analysis, cost recovery, and related CI/Lean business improvement initiatives for all EPRSC processes concerning OOCs, enabling all OOCs to fully meet their needs for Engineering and Pipeline Repair Services.
• Consolidate and manage the engineering requirements for procurement services using the SAP procurement package. This includes initiating contract work requests in SAP, release orders, service entry sheets, accepting approved purchase requisitions, and placing orders for goods and services as required.
• Maintain technical drawing documents and record control by department procedures. Maintain filing and record-keeping systems and update as necessary to ensure proper retrieval of records as required.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of procurement orders, maintenance, inspections/audits, and financial and stock status through the EPRSC inventory and material management system.
• Ensure distribution operations activities and procedures are carried out according to established procedures, controls, and company policies.
• Develop technical documents and drawings to support the resolution of engineering issues as instructed by the supervisor.
• Provide support to ensure smooth project and operations execution in planning, executing, and obtaining resources, materials, services, and equipment for inspection, maintenance, preservation, and construction works.
• Provide support and undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned on new initiatives, processes, and interventions.
• Maintain proficiency in computer applications used by the Project and Operations Engineering section: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, E-search, SAP, and GIS.
• Execute business improvements and cost control processes and procedures to ensure maximum cost control, cost transparency, and cost recovery from OOCs.
• Responsible for correct allocation of cost to all OOCs according to the approved charging mechanism.
• Liaise with the Finance Department for various SAP entries and recovery of charges during regular and off-hire situations.
• Create service entry sheets and approve EIPs for payments related to contracted services.

Requirements:

• Minimum Higher National Diploma from a recognised university.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Good analytical skills.
• Mastery of IT systems (MS Office, SAP).
• Good command of the English language. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with appropriate priority.
• Self-starter with self-management and self-drive, and ability to work without close monitoring.
• Resilient under pressure (both internal and external).
• Strong ability to deal with competing priorities and complex issues.