Aspen Energy is an Integrated Energy Company focusing on providing Expert solutions across the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the energy value chain. Our principals possess over 212 years of Executive capacity in advising and managing Hydrocarbon and other Energy Assets. Our Vision is to be the premier energy service and consulting firm in Africa, delivering world class service and creating exceptional value to ur customers and shareholders. Our Mission is to provide reliable, innovative and cost effective energy solution leveraging on people’s processes and technology.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate Cost Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Business Support Lead
Department: Wells
Principal Accountabilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Actively contribute to the company’s HSE programs and systems.
- Promote and ensure compliance with the SHIC system and HSSE-MS manual.
Procurement Support:
- Raise Call-Off Requisitions and Purchase Requisitions aligned with approved contracts and company policies for timely issuance of Purchase Orders.
Work Completion Documentation:
- Prepare Manual Work Completion Certificates (WCCs) and Value of Work Done (VOWD) for internal reviews and approvals.
- Prepare Electronic Work Completion Certificates (EWCCs) for submission and necessary endorsements.
Cost Monitoring & Analysis:
- Analyze cost data, comparing estimates with actuals to determine cost variances.
- Recommend and initiate supplementary POs or EWCCs where required.
Operational Readiness:
- Support the Well Operations Team by ensuring all Purchase Orders for assigned wells are complete and approved prior to service vendor mobilization.
Materials Requisitioning:
- Raise Pick Tickets and Material Requisition Forms for the utilization of stock items from Seplat’s warehouse.
Budget Tracking:
- Prepare and process Budget Certification Forms (BCFs) for necessary approvals and budgetary compliance.
Cost Validation:
- Validate cost inputs from various internal and external sources to ensure consistency with approved contracts.
Cost Records Maintenance:
- Assist in maintaining accurate historical cost data to support trend analysis and the development of future cost estimates.
Organizational Structure:
- Immediate Supervisor: Line: Business Support Lead, Function: Technical
- Other Jobs Reporting to Same Supervisor: None
- Immediate Subordinates: None
Key Relationships:
Internal Contacts:
- Well Operations Team, SCM (Supply Chain Management), EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) Team, Well Services Team, Assets, Production, HSE, Logistics, and Finance Departments.
External Contacts:
- Contractors and Service Companies — for cost validation, invoicing, and work completion coordination.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- B.Sc or HND in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a cost control, procurement, or project support role, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
- Familiarity with work order systems, procurement procedures, and industry-standard cost tracking tools.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Solid understanding of cost control processes and budgeting principles.
- Ability to work with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline 14th April, 2025.
