KEY ACTIVITIES
- Process all Logistics activities as directed by management, but coordinated by the team, ensuring work is carried out in a timely & cost-efficient manner, including speedy responses to any invoicing queries.
- Import/Export coordination, processing and tracking for all orders, expedite vendors as/when required.
- Bidding Out for new and improved freight quotations and services by driving cost reduction via an Internal Bid Table Process.
- Maintain electronic job files and archiving system
- Continually improve and review all costs and negotiate with suppliers to obtain preferential rates
- Report KPIs on a monthly basis with particular attention to job margin and on time delivery
- Maintain and manage the approved vendor listing where appropriate – including vendor qualification
- Develop strong vendor relationships
- Maintain logistical services to all external suppliers ensuring containers are available as per manufacturing and shipping schedules, and space allocation is available on vessels
- Implementation of Customs related processes and procedures ensuring continual updating of change, with awareness sessions being provided to relevant individuals
- Implementation of Trade Compliance related processes and procedures ensuring continual updating of change, with awareness sessions being provided to relevant individuals
- File and maintain all import and export logs in order to withstand any query or scrutiny by HMRC, Internal or External Financial Audits and Controls.
- Maintain company logs and trackers to provide instant visibility on all logistical movements to all relevant departments. (i.e. Sales, Customer Services & Projects, etc)
- Regularly conduct Procurement or Inventory and Inventory Count Support Duties as & when required.
- Liaise closely with our Workshop Staff to ensure prompt receipts and despatch of goods
- Provide Logistical support & advice to Tendeka global teams
- Any other reasonable departmental tasks as instructed by your Supervision and/or Line Management
INDIVIDUAL QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations;
- To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment;
- To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments;
- To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the company’s Quality or HSE Management Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: A good standard of secondary education
Preferred: Relevant course on auditing, knowledge on sanctions
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a logistics based role.
- Dealing with Global Shipments
- Good understanding of Incoterms
- Experienced in price negotiation, logistics and order planning.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise dedicated resources, and the ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for own work
- Good understanding of import / export controls requirements
- Knowledge & experience of preferential trade agreements and certificates of origin
- Demonstrate competency in IT application tools, especially Outlook and Excel
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a purchasing and logistics position within a global oil service company.
- Previous experience of ERP Systems, (Epicor E10 and SAP familiarisation would be considered beneficial)
- Exposure and experience in the requirements for the occasional shipment of Dangerous Goods Cargo (e.g. Chemicals, Lithium Batteries, etc)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Problem solving approach and a ‘get it right first time’ attitude
- Commitment to continuous improvement in job scope
- Demonstrate good communication skills, along with an ability to work in a team environment, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems.
- Strong ability to perform well under pressure of a high and varied work load, tight deadlines and changing job priorities
- Attention to detail in all aspects of the job role and have a desire to build and maintain high level of professional relationships with clients.
Job Title:
Business Development Manager – Sub-Sahara Africa
Location:
Aberdeen
Responsible for Sub-Sahara Africa business development and profitability in line with budget expectations. Responsible for developing a sales strategy, customer relations and business growth as well as the cost-effective running of the business within the area of responsibility. Additionally, the BD Manager is required to co-ordinate and manage the seamless delivery of products and service within the region and to be the focal point of the company, providing sales and operational support to both existing and new clients and business partners. The position will require extensive travel within the region including to client Headquarters and to provide support to other EFA areas as and when required.
Directly reports to:
Area Manager – UK, Continental Europe, SSA
Degree qualified, preferably Engineering or Science discipline.
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Aberdeen
2. JOB PURPOSE
To work within a multi-discipline technical team to design, qualify and commercialise a range downhole completion technologies. As a member of a small group of specialists the primary focus is the mechanical component of new and developing systems. However, flexibility and initiative are also key elements of the role. The Design Engineer will use their expertise to develop and adapt the existing portfolio of products and assist in the creation of new concepts to meet customer requirements. The Design Engineer will be required to assist in the preparation of detail and assembly drawings as the business requires and under supervision assist in the scheduling of Draughtperson resources and in mentoring less experienced colleagues.
3. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly reports to: R&D Manager
4. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual project budgets to be managed in accordance with TAQA Well Completions procedures and appropriate approvals as per company’s Manual of Authority.
5. KEY ACTIVITIES
- Provide innovative & unique solutions to TAQA Well Completions technical challenges
- Complete feasibility studies on conceptual solutions
- Creation of detailed manufacture/assembly drawings and performance calculation packages
- Control of Product Data Maintenance (PDM) information
- Preparation of design packages for performance of design review.
- Preparation of test procedures, reports & assistance to workshop personnel as required
- Provide support to other areas of the business in relation to technical matters
- Liaise with clients as required for any specific project requirements
6. INDIVIDUAL QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
- To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment;
- To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments;
- To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the company’s Quality or HSE Management Systems.
7. QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: A degree or similar type qualification in a technical subject or equivalent.
8. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
- Experience in the design & testing of downhole completion products.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, along with an ability to work in a team environment, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems.
- Demonstrate through experience a good understanding of general engineering principles and their application
- Knowledge of downhole hydraulics
- Experience of 3D modelling software (Solidworks preferred)
Preferred:
- Experience in working within an operator driven R&D environment
- Oilfield experience in hands on applications
- Knowledge of parametric modelling techniques
- Is familiar with current draughting standards
9. PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Ability to plan, control and take responsibility for own work and related decisions
- Problem solving approach and a ‘get it right first time’ attitude
- Strong ability to perform well under pressure of a high and varied workload, tight deadlines and changing job priorities
- Attention to detail in all aspects of the job role
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Aberdeen
2. JOB PURPOSE
This role supports laboratory and production operations by planning, preparing, and carrying out routine laboratory testing and quality control activities. The position ensures accurate testing, preparation of laboratory solutions, and timely reporting of results to senior staff and the Lab Team Lead. The role is also responsible for maintaining laboratory chemicals, consumables, and documentation in line with health, safety, and compliance requirements. Through regular maintenance, calibration, and elastomer QC testing, the role contributes to safe, efficient, and reliable production processes.
3. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly reports to: Lab Team Lead
4. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual project budgets to be managed in accordance with TAQA Well Completions procedures and appropriate approvals as per company’s Manual of Authority.
5. KEY ACTIVITIES
- Planning and setting up laboratory testing for senior staff.
- Performing basic lab testing and providing results to Lab Team Lead.
- Mix mud, brine, and acids/alkalis solutions.
- Control of fluids, chemicals, and consumables in the lab and ensure paperwork (MSDS, COSHH) is in order.
- Ensuring appropriate QHSE paperwork is kept up to date including daily maintenance, calibrations, and stock checks.
- Perform elastomer QC testing for production facilities.
6. INDIVIDUAL QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
- To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment;
- To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments;
- To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the company’s Quality or HSE Management Systems.
7. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous lab experience
- COSHH trained
- To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
- To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment.
- To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments.
- To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformance or faults in the service provided or in the company’s Quality or HSE Management Systems.