Job Title: Compression Project Specialist

Role Summary: The Compression Project Specialist supports the Project Management Team (PMT) in managing cost compensation and adjustment mechanisms for high-value material procurement. The role involves material expediting, manufacturing tracking, logistics, and documentation, ensuring seamless procurement and delivery aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Compensation and Adjustment Management:

   • Oversee the cost compensation and adjustment mechanism for critical materials, including bunker fuels (MGO and LSMGO) and other specified materials, as per contract requirements.

   • Collaborate with contractors to establish transparent mechanisms for monitoring, documenting, and reporting on cost adjustments.

   • Provide periodic implementation reports and insights for senior management and stakeholder meetings.

   • Maintain detailed records of mechanism implementation to support milestone validation and invoice settlements.

2. Material Expediting and Manufacturing Tracking:

   • Participate in procurement activities with inputs from PMT functions to achieve procurement goals.

   • Attend kickoff meetings with contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to address and resolve procurement challenges.

   • Monitor contractor compliance with approved procurement procedures, ensuring alignment with contract requirements.

   • Review and endorse procurement deliverables, addressing any gaps to maintain project schedule integrity.

3. Procurement Coordination:

   • Evaluate potential change orders and claims related to procurement requirements.

   • Review procurement status reports to identify inconsistencies, escalating issues to PMT as needed.

   • Support documentation and resolution of material issues, ensuring timely handover and disposal of surplus materials.

4. Reporting and Documentation:

   • Contribute to comprehensive closeout reports, including material disposal summaries.

   • Expedite required documentation for contractor handover or receipt of materials.

   • Maintain accurate records and status updates for material handling.

5. Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

   • Participate in relevant meetings as directed by management, contributing to project progress.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Head of Procurement

• Internal Stakeholders: NFPS Project Management Team

Job Context and Challenges:

• Delivering projects within tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities and high-pressure environments.

• Ensuring compliance with corporate standards while delivering quality services and maintaining high stakeholder satisfaction.

• Balancing detailed tracking and reporting requirements with rapid decision-making needs.

Candidate Specification:

Technical and Business Skills:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with contractors and team members.

• Familiarity with shipping and material documentation processes.

• Competency in office applications for preparing status reports and documentation.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) understanding

• Planning and organizational skills

• Problem-solving and initiative

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Ethics, integrity, and trust-building

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Professional registration as a Quantity Surveyor preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in material handling, expediting, and shipping within the oil and gas industry.

• Global experience with contractors in infrastructure or production facility projects.

• Strong knowledge of stakeholder specifications and industry standards.

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.