Electrical and Instrumentation (E and I) Engineer at BGI Energy Services Limited (Delta & Lagos)

BGI Energy Services Limited is an indigenous engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and asset integrity management company operating in the Nigerian oil and gas industry with essential local participation and increased local content.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation (E and I) Engineer

Locations: Warri, Delta and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Interfacing with national and international clients, you will often be responsible for the proposal and tender of high-value engineering projects
An experienced engineer with proven commercial and project management skills, you will need to understand, interpret and respond to technical specifications and documentation.
You will coordinate all aspects of the bid preparation process; prepare and complete Commercial and Technical proposals/ bids/ estimations/ quotations based on customer specification or customer requirements / budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness as well as the best margins and overall growth for the Company
Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
Report writing.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensure all required information is provided prior to the commencement of the tender process
Provide detailed cost estimates for tender submissions, liaise with suppliers in requesting quotations
Prepare and produce tender and full proposal documentation on qualified bids ensuring bid compliance in a timely manner and with the appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
Study & Review Tender Specifications, Drawings, Data &Commercial/Contractual Terms & Conditions and prepare Pre-bid queries and attend pre-bid meetings where necessary.
In agreement with management and sales, prioritize bids giving the highest return on hours invested
Introduce more efficient and new methods of tendering
Liaise with product suppliers for technical information and competitive pricing
Attend bid clarifications and handover meetings, taking responsibility
Identify potential technical risks in the bids, quotations and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels.
Ensure that tenders meet company commercial guidelines and have the necessary sign-off in accordance with the delegation of authority guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Must be COREN registered, with the membership of relevant professional bodies
Candidate must have at least 5 years of work experience in a similar role
Experience dealing with tenders that resulted in contract execution
Experience in delivering a winning business presentation
Experience in contract negotiations in a commercial environment
Vast IT knowledge and MS Office Program skills
Knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project
Knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant design software
A professional estimator in tender bid submission
Experience in Electrical and Instrumentation bidding processes and activities
Experienced in scoping and putting together large engineering projects
Ability to deliver accurate high-quality work to tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple inquiries and proposals.

Competencies and Skills:

Attention to detail
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Cost management
Understand Oil & Gas processing modules and design requirements
Market knowledge of oil and gas
Digital marketing skills
Ability to build rapport
Program and Project Management skills
Excellent communication skills
Analytical Thinking
Assemble Project Deliverables
Communication & organizational skills
Understand Diagrams, Drafts, Flow-Charts, and Other Information and Documentation
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.