WinockTechnical Assistant to the CEO Jobs in Nigeria
WinockTechnical Assistant to the CEO Jobs in Nigeria
Position DescriptionThe Technical Assistant to the CEO provides support and assistance to the MD/CEO on strategic and technical matters as well as provides high quality secretarial and administrative support.
He/She is to maintain an up-to-date consolidated management overview of projects and/or contracts performance.
The CEO’s Technical Assistant is responsible for following through on Matters Arising from Board Meetings as well as coordinate as required to ensure that the MD/CEO’s office materials, and inputs for board meetings are adequately available.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Key Roles & Responsibilities of the CEO’s Technical Assistant Includes:
Provide input to technical studies/research projects, technical reports, project planning reports, etc. to be presented to the MD/CEO.
Attend meetings with the MD/CEO, responding to technical inquiries as appropriate; present technical knowledge and information on projects and services and provide answers when required.
Attend meetings with or on behalf of the MD/CEO and follow up on the raised issues/points of action from those meetings until they have been satisfactorily closed out.
Evaluate, review, and interpret technical inquiries on contractors/vendors, and be able to provide recommendation to the CEO on both existing and potential contractors/vendors.
Track projects and the decision-making process for projects that require board and top-level committee approvals (e.g., board committees) and ensure that the relevant information for the committee to make an informed decision is readily available.
Aid the MD/CEO in the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic plans of the company and its affiliates.
Prepare dashboard for the entire business representing the organizational progress of the company with regards to each department’s ongoing respective projects, highlighting the positives and negatives and reporting performance to the Managing Director on timely basis.
Attend and contribute to meetings on behalf of Managing Director, reporting back and follow up if required.
Assist the MD/CEO in collation and presentation of monthly departmental budget performance and other reports including monthly performance.
Ensures proper and timely follow-up on reports from units, departments, and
divisions.
Research for, and preparation of speeches and presentations in a variety of formats to support the activities of the MD/CEO.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintains technical databases and spreadsheets.
Ensure that the MD/CEO’s schedule of activities are fully coordinated and aligned to ensure optimal utilization of the MD/CEO’s time and resources.
Maintain effective and comprehensive electronic & paper filing systems to ensure efficient flow of correspondence and documentation.
Regular interface with the Project Management office and Technical Planners of the company to ensure that MD/CEO is kept up to date on the progress of the company’s ongoing technical projects.
Local/international travel as required by the MD/CEO.
Other Activities of The CEO’s Technical Assistant Are:
Conduct research and develop presentations for the MD/CEO on various areas as assigned.
Act as the focal point for requests for information that requires knowledge of the leadership structure and how the different roles in the organization are connected.
Facilitate the development of corporate and functional business strategies to align with the business direction and vision of the company.
Provide management oversight for the development of integrated engineering blueprints and plans.
All other duties as assigned.
Key Job Challenges:
Articulate risk & hazards and
proactively recommend to the MD/CEO actions to mitigate them.
Provide input into annual operating budget.
Will be required to embark on trips and attend meetings outside his/her location as may be required
Key Interfaces:
Internal:
Managing Director/CEO
Heads of Departments/managers.
Board of Directors
All staff
Project Management office and Technical Planners
Internal Audit
External:
Regulators and other regulatory Agencies
Contractors & Vendors
State Government and Federal Government Agencies.
Auditor National Content Development Monitoring Board
Industry Chief Executives
Banking Executive
Qualifications Required
University Degree in Engineering or a Science discipline.
MBA or Master's Degree in Engineering or a science discipline will be an added advantage
Membership of professional bodies, e.g. Nigerian Society of Engineers, National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPEE), Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE), registration with COREN etc. will be an advantage
Dimensions
Focus on the successful execution of the project on time, within budget and in accordance with the agreed project requirements, specifications, and standards.
To be able to produce periodic reports.
Knowledge of Process Equipment, Welding Techniques, tools, and equipment.
Interface with regulatory authorities and statutory bodies.
Regular interface with the Project Management office and Technical Planners of the company to ensure he/she and the MD/CEO is kept up to date on the progress of the company’s ongoing technical projects.
Job Knowledge and Experiences:
Minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience working with Chief Executives/Executive
Directors or managing a business unit with technical responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between, and balance priorities within his/her areas of responsibilities while meeting both short- and long-term goals.
Demonstrated ability to deliver commercial excellence and knowledge of handling large contracts.
Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors.
Excellent planning skills will be an added advantage.
Strong understanding of HSE and Engineering standards.
Experience in budget preparation and liaising with NAPIMS.
Ability to work well independently but also as part of a team.
Skills & Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
Business planning and analysis
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
People and time management
Report writing and presentation
Protection of Confidential Information
MS Office Tools and Calendar Management
Good negotiation skills.
Excellent relationship management skills
Problem solving ability
Lateral thinking skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@winock.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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