Project Technical Assistant

Our Oil & Gas operator client based in central Aberdeen is currently recruiting for the position of Project Technical Assistant, on an 18-month PAYE basis
 
What we are seeking:
 
You will ideally have been working as a Project Secretary/Technical Assistant in either an Operator or Tier 1 service company.
 
Be used to a multi-tasking role including general team administration, document control, handling POs and work-orders, data management.
 
Update Scheduling Tool – P6
 
Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/Maximo, Primavera P6
 
Be based in Aberdeen and hold a UK Right To Work.
 
Responsibilities:

Support the Project Lead in the preparation of: AFEs, PO requests and estimates.
Delegated financial approval authority appropriate level.
Review, challenge where appropriate, and approve contractor invoices in line with appropriate DOA level.
Share in the team accountability for overall Decommissioning Programme and Development Projects financial performance.
Promote a culture of cost efficiency
Line manager for the department co-ordinator who provides support to the Developments & Decommissioning Department, Geology & Geophysics/Exploitation Department and Drilling & Well Services Department. Daily reviews of workload to be executed along with guidance and support for the student placement. Weekly timesheets to be approved along with holidays.
Engagement with the student placement department on quarterly progress.
Recruitment process for the yearly department coordinator placement student.
Work with the Project Lead in preparation of the PDP project charter and gate documents
Work with the Project Lead to maintain and develop project management tools such as: project schedules, risk register, organisation charts, contact lists, RAIL trackers, communication plans, project execution plan, verification and assurance activities, including Synergi input and reporting for audit close out.
Work together with the Decommissioning manager, Team Leads and HR to pull together and implement the Decommissioning & Developments Competency Strategy.
Work collaboratively with other functions within company – Update & issue the weekly Well Services Schedule in P6
Working together with different company functions to expedite document reviews & acceptance
Supports offshore campaigns with daily tracker and summary reporting.
Creates monthly and ad-hoc reports as required.
Co-ordinates the End of Campaign/Project Close out Process up to and including assisting in the production of lessons learned reports, gathering as-built information from various sources, etc.
Supports Decommissioning Manager/ Project Lead by assisting with management of workscopes and liaising with contractors to resolve project specific tasks and challenges.
Working together with 3rd party verifiers to expedite document reviews and acceptance.
Support the Project Lead in engagements and relationships with key contractors to ensure alignment on business and delivery outcomes
Participate in knowledge sharing/acquiring workshops and conferences
Be open to collaborative opportunities
Support the development of people within the Decommissioning and Development Department, especially the department coordinator.
Support the Decommissioning Manager/Project Lead in completing timely lessons learned “Evaluate” process on completion of significant work programmes and agree how to embed learnings / improvements
Be open-minded and inquisitive to developments in techniques and technologies applicable to Decommissioning projects
Engage periodically with peer counterparts to be informed of others’ experiences and benchmark performance
Organise engagement sessions for team members to efficiently learn about service providers’ new offerings. 
Experience & Qualifications:

Technical/administration experience
Strong IT skills with a detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Organises/manages own workload and priorities
Ability to work to deadlines
Good attention to detail
Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
Project set-up and management knowledge
Educated to Scottish Higher level or equivalent
Commitment to continuous professional development 
Contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed).

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