As part of efforts to close the gap brought about by the closure of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has embarked on a massive importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Also, major and independent petroleum marketers have continued to import PMS into the country despite the absence of subsidy in the 2016 budget.
The refineries were closed over crude supply challenges arising from recent attacks on vital oil pipelines. The Kaduna Refinery was already producing 3.2 million litres of petrol as at December last year and would have saved about $5.33 million for the country when it is 90 per cent operational. And the Port Harcourt refinery was recording a daily PMS yield of over 4.1 million litres before the attack on the pipelines.
So far, NNPC has been responsible for 78% of the total fuel consumed in the country, while the major and independent marketers fill the remaining 22% approved by the Petroleum Product Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA).
Reports say that Nigeria is seeking a $2billion loan from China to fund the 2016 budget.
According to a Reuters report, which quoted financial and government sources, the nation’s Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, will travel to China next week to negotiate the loan to help fund the record budget spending.
The report also said Nigeria has shelved plans to meet investors about returning to commercial borrowing on the Eurobond market, and that any loan agreed during Mrs Adeosun’s trip could be signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in Beijing next month.
Nigeria wants to raise about $5 billion abroad to cover part of its 2016 budget deficit. This is projected to hit N3 trillion ($15 billion) due to heavy infrastructure spending at a time when the slump in global oil prices has slashed export revenues.
The president asked China last December to fund rail and power projects and Mrs Adeosun, who already visited Beijing last week, has raised the possibility of seeking a loan from the Export-Import Bank of China.
Nigeria had wanted to raise $1 billion from Eurobond investors but has dropped plans to sound them out at a non-deal “road show” which the Finance ministry had tentatively planned for March, financial sources say.
The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo stated that the private sector would continue to remain the driver of economic growth of Nigeria. He stated this at the commissioning of British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) new Head Office in Lagos, yesterday.
He said “Our economy is highly dependent on the private sector,” urged the federal government to create enabling environment for the private sector to strive.
“In 1999 Nigeria emerged as a democratic nation and needed sustenance and support from within and outside its economy.
“A few investors were sceptical about the political and economic climate of Nigeria, the government then embarked on reforms programme and intensify calls for investment in Nigeria, bringing various investors and providing them with necessary information and government incentives and opportunity.”
He noted BATN was among the first set of companies to come into the country, saying in 2001, BATN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the federal government which led to an investment of $150 million and the modernisation of Zaria factory.
He added that the company has continued to play a key role in the social economy of the county, in the area of agricultural development, corporate social responsibility, economy development partnership among others.
At least 51 people died in a suicide bomb attack , and another 78 persons evacuated for varying injuries following a suicide bomb blast at a camp for Internally Displaced Persons in Dikwa, a local council in Borno State.
A mass burial has already been conducted for the deceased victims, mostly women and children.
Dikwa which is 80 kilometres from Maiduguri once occupied by the Boko Haram terrorists, was declared liberated by the Nigerian Army since July last year.
Witnesses say two suicide bombers infiltrated the camp unnoticed and detonated their explosives while breakfast was being served on Tuesday morning.
One of the witnesses said “Between 6:00am to 7:00am [local time] when people were trying to line up for breakfast an explosive went off. In the ensuing confusion another blast went off again. We do not have control over our movement only the government decides where we stay but we wish they would relocate us to Maiduguri because we are in a war zone. Even though we are surrounded by soldiers”.
The Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Ahmed Satomi, said the army had gotten hold of the third culprit who was making confessions already.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Boko Haram terrorist group is the prime suspect. The group had carried out similar attacks in the region in the past.
At least 51,000 Internally Displaced Persons are living in Dikwa.
The Federal Government has taken moves to halt the abuse of the expatriate quota by foreigners in the country.
According to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, the ministry was liaising with the Ministry of Interior to stop the abuse of the nation’s immigration laws.
“Speaking on the vexed expatriate quota issue, the Minister said the ministry was already in liaison with the Ministry of Interior to check the abuse of the nation’s immigration/Labour laws and promised that the displacement of qualified Nigerians by foreigners would soon become a thing of the past,” he said.
Ngige further noted that the Federal Government’s position that it would not allow job losses in the nation’s oil sector, adding that the Buhari Administration would not allow job losses in the nation’s oil sector and that all threats to existing jobs should be nipped in the bud.
Ngige explained that he had to summon the meeting because of petitions he received on employment-related issues and the abuse of the Nigerian worker and for emerging issues to be resolved after which a stakeholders’ summit would be held.
Wife of the president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has expressed her support towards efforts made by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to end Female Genital Mutilation and Circumcision (FGM/C) in Nigeria. She also on Tuesday launched the national response to eliminate the practice in Abuja.
“I also urge the wives of governors, particularly those from states where this harmful practice is rampant, to be the voice of the campaign to end FGM/C in their various states.
“We are mothers and women and have the primary role to use our privileged positions to make lives better for Nigerians, especially women and girls. I urge you to be vocal on the need for FGM/C to end in Nigeria and take action that will enable this to happen.” she said.
According to the Nigeria’s National Demographic Health Survey 2013, it was revealed that 25 percent of women in Nigeria have undergone the practise.
The UNFPA and UNICEF jointly noted: “Although the practice is slowly declining. Among the myths that still perpetuate the practice are ideas that FGM/C prevents young women from becoming promiscuous or that it is beneficial for the health of her children.
In fact, it exposes girls and women to severe and sometimes life-threatening health complications, including hemorrhage, tetanus, sepsis, urine retention, sexual dysfunction and infertility; women who have undergone FGM/C are twice as likely to die during childbirth, and their babies are more likely to during or just after birth.”
Statistics say it is widely practised in Nigeria, where an estimated 19.9 million Nigerian women have undergone the procedure.
According to the Chairman, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Okey Akpa, Nigerians may experience scarcity of medicines in the country. He said the shortage of foreign exchange has prevented drug manufacturers from importing raw materials and chemicals need to produce most essential medicines the country.
“Presently, there is a drought of raw materials to produce because we can’t access forex from the banks to import raw materials which can’t be sourced locally.
“We have been using our previous stock since this development but we will soon run out. What this means is that essential medicines will be scarce and when they are available they will be unaffordable.
“We know why the dollar is scare but government should identify genuine manufacturers and give them forex. After food security, what is most important is the availability of drugs.”
President of the PSN Yakasai , has called on the Federal Government to revisit the N200bn intervention fund it had promised the pharmaceutical sector to encourage local manufacturers, adding that the financial support would ensure that 70 per cent of drugs sold in Nigeria were manufactured by indigenous companies.
Mr Goddey Agusa, the Head of Public Affairs Unit, warri zonal Office of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) disclosed that it has sealed about 100 erring petrol stations in the last five weeks in Delta for various offences. He said the petrol stations were sealed for offences bordering on hoarding, diversion, over-pricing as well as under-dispensing.
“The common practice among the oil marketers today is the issue of under-dispensing and DPR is equal to the task.
“Most of the marketers pretend to comply with the Federal Government directive on pump price of N86.50 per litre, but they under-dispense.
“About 80 out of the 100 petrol stations sealed in the last one month in the state were involved in under-dispensing to the public.
“We go out on surveillance with our measuring gauge and once we discover that you under-dispense, we don’t have options than to dispense your fuel to the public free of charge. However, if the practice continues, we may decide to revoke their operational licence,’’ he said.
He stated that regulatory agency would continue to monitor activities of petroleum marketers until they fully complied with the distribution and sales of petroleum products.
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria on Wednesday night following a five-day vacation in the United Kingdom.
The spokesman for the President, Mr Femi Adesina, announced the President’s return.
He began the vacation after a trip to France where he addressed the EU Parliament and and another to the UK for the Syria Donor Conference.
President Buhari also met with Nigerians in the UK on February 5 before the vacation began.
An earlier statement by Mr Adesina said that while President Buhari is on vacation, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo would perform the functions of the President.
In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution, President Buhari also dispatched a formal notice of his vacation to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has directed MTN Communications Limited to pay 1.85 million Naira to one of the winners of its Ultimate Wonder Promo for lack of due diligence.
The order of the CPC came on the heels of a complaint brought by Mr Omeje Fidelis against the mobile telecommunications giant that he had been underpaid after he was declared winner of two million Naira in the said sales promotion held in 2012.
According to Omeje, he participated in the promo and was called through MTN line 180 on October 10, 2012, that he had won two million Naira in the Ultimate Wonder Promo and that on October 12 of the same year, he got a text message informing him of the presentation ceremony fixed for October 19 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The complainant asserted that during the said ceremony, he was presented with a dummy cheque of two million Naira with his name on it while he was interviewed as well as paraded before the media and the world as a winner of the said amount.
He recounted further that he was stunned to receive another call from MTN line 180 on November 2, 2012 that his winning was 150,000 Naira and was thereafter, given a Verve ATM card for that amount.
In its response to the Council’s intervention, MTN denied the claim of Omeje, saying that he was from the on-set informed that his winning was 150,000 Naira and that the complainant deceitfully presented himself when winners in the two million Naira category were called forward on the day of the prize presentation.
The company stated further that Omeje’s antics were discovered at the verification of winners, which was done after the ceremony and he was thereafter, contacted through its 180 line on his misrepresentation pursuant to which he apologised.
But the CPC demanded for the call data of the communications of October 10, 2012, when Omeje was informed of his winnings of 150,000 Naira but MTN failed, refused and neglected to comply with the request made both in 2012 and 2016.
In its orders, the Council frowned at the consistent refusal of MTN to provide “the call data records evidencing details of communication with the complainant”, declaring that “in the absence of this material evidence, which is solely in the possession of the respondent, the CPC must resolve the issue in favour of the complainant”.
The CPC, on the strength of these observations, directed the MTN to pay within 14 days of receipt of its order, the sum of 1,850,000 Naira “Being the unpaid part of the two million Naira prize won by the complainant in the 2012 MTN Ultimate Wonder Promotion”.
Commenting on the issue, the Council’s Director General, Mrs Dupe Atoki, reaffirmed the obligation of businesses to desist from promos that are not honest, transparent, equitable and faithful or designed to deceive consumers.
The Minister of Defence, Monsur Dan-Ali, informed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence of the electricity debts accumulated over the years due to the failure of the services to pay their electricity bill. Electricity debts of the Army, Navy and Air Force were captured in the 2016 budget of the Ministry of Defence.
According to the document: “PHCN (defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria) outstanding debt. This is an accumulated debt for the services arising from non-payment of their electricity bills, the amount involved is N9.4bn out of the N16bn proposed as capital vote for 2016, the sum of N11.8bn was earmarked for “judgement debts.”
“N2.7bn is proposed in the 2016 budget to settle the claim arising from court injunctions for forceful closure of 269 shops at Giwa Barracks, Lagos, in 2007,” the document added.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, protested against the deduction of over N300m from the army’s allocation quarterly to offset its share of the accumulated electricity debts.
“We are paying over N300m quarterly, the ministry of finance should stop the deduction,” the army chief said.
The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Rima Shawulu, said the ongoing controversy around the misapplication of the $2.1bn budgeted for arms procurement had exposed the weaknesses in the procurement processes of the Federal Government. However, members of the committee are more concerned about the welfare and safety of soldiers deployed in the North-East to fight Boko Haram.
Before the grand entry of technology, love was solely reliant on the efforts of both parties making it work. Writing love letters, and travelling long distances just to see your partner was the norm. However, with technology comes change and with this evolution, a myriad of positive and unhealthy habits with it. So what are the ways technology is changing the way people love? Jovago.com highlights five of these.
Many people are in a long distance relationship, thanks to technology. At present, there are various platforms for lovers to keep in touch and interestingly, and with these platforms becoming relatively affordable most sincere relationships can survive the test of time.
Breakup made easy
Since technology creates a wider platform to meet people, very few people are willing to remain in crappy and unhappy relationships. They know if they breakup, in the next few months, they are chatting with another potential lover on Facebook. Many are taking online meetings to offline and converting them into loving relationships. Notwithstanding the risk, people still engage in it.
Date outside the box
Variety is the spice of life. The more the variety, the more the choices. Hence, many people date individuals who are within their preferred taste. Fortunately, tech helps many to meet eligible guys and ladies. But, being careless with this has led to unsavoury endings.
Many have become sleuth
You can find anybody you meet on the surface of the earth as far as they have an online presence. If she is in a hurry and you could not get her phone number, ensure that she tells you her name and Google it!
However, for some people they have become online detectives especially when they are obsessed with somebody. They navigate from Facebook to twitter, and Instagram just to satisfy their obsession. Love was quite simple, but today with all the tech shenanigans, it is now complicated!
Very few invest in their relationship
Technology has made things very elementary. In the past, painstaking attempts were made to keep a relationship spicy and loving. But, with the World Wide Web, you can simply sit in the comfort of your room chatting with your partner. Both of you may not even see each other for months. Why should you see each other when both of you are already having fun on WhatsApp?
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali, (Rtd), yesterday commissioned a committee tasked with the distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in various parts of the country. The committee include the Nigerian Army, Air Force, Police, Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Union of Journalists, National Agency for Food, Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC), the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and the Red Cross.
The committees’ terms of reference include planning and executing the logistics involved in the transfer and providing security cover for relief items on transit to ensure that they aren’t tampered with. Also they are to collaborate with the customs service in provision of appropriate logistics support for the operation as well as ensure that the operation is carried out with strict adherence to transparency and integrity.
“The political economy of the Northeast region which bears the major brunt of the insurgency is indeed in a precarious situation that requires assistance from all well-meaning Nigerians.
“I call on you all to see this assignment as an opportunity for national sacrifice. It will demand from you sacrifice, commitment and above all, a high sense of integrity,” he said.
Ali said all Nigerians must acknowledge and appreciate the giant strides already made by the military in routing the insurgents and ensuring Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Jovago.com, Africa N° 1 hotel booking website, and AXA, a worldwide leader in Insurance and Asset management announced today a partnership to develop the expansion of Jovago in a new round of funding aimed at boosting its activities in Africa. This would further ensure the expansion of the business and strengthen the brand in major cities across Africa and Asia.
AXA as a major investor confirms Jovago’s strategy to expand its operations and local presence in Africa in order to meet the needs of domestic and international travelers. The world class player, will invest £75 million and own approximately 8 percent share capital of AIG, mother company of Jovago. As a result, AXA will thus become a shareholder of AIG along with MTN, Rocket Internet and Millicom.
Through this partnership, Jovago’s current positions as Africa’s largest inventory of hotels will be further consolidated as the company continues its provision of a secure platform to increase the visibility of hotels, improve service quality, facilitate the movement of travelers and promote profitability for their businesses.
“It’s amazing for Jovago to partner with such a strong group as AXA who will allow us to strengthen our ability to build the first plateform for travellers in Africa. Jovago wants to break the barriers to travel and make travel more easy and affordable in Africa. The suppoer of AXA will be key to succeed. ” said Paul Midy, CEO Jovago. He continues by explaining that “since the funding is well-timed and the amounts invested significant, this makes for one of the top investments in the history of start-ups in Africa. It also strategically positions Jovaog and Africa Internet Group to further build e-commerce in Africa.”
This investment will allow AXA to build on the strength of AIG companies to further develop its activities as the company becomes the exclusive provider of insurance products and services throughout AIG.
“This transaction confirms AXA’s long-term commitment towards the African markets and represents another step in our development on the continent. Africa is home to some of the most dynamic and promising insurance markets in the world and our partnership with Africa Internet Group will enable us to accelerate materially our development by having access to their rich customer base and to their state-of-the-art e-commerce technology. Going forward, we aim to enable African consumers to better access insurance solutions to create sustainable financial well-being throughout their lives and those of their dependants“, added Denis Duverne, Deputy CEO of AXA.
Since its creation in 2013 and the opening of its first offices in Africa, Jovago has recorded steady growth. Its large inventory lists 25,000 hotels in over 40 African countries and 200,000 hotels worldwide. With its ongoing success, Jovago aims to drive the innovation of its digital services in the hospitality industry in emerging countries.
Following the issues affecting the oil and gas sector of the economy, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has convened a stakeholders forum scheduled to hold in Abuja on Thursday. The Minister, Sen. Chris Ngige, revealed this on Wednesday during an interactive meeting with contractors in the sector. He said that the meeting is aimed at dowsing the tension in the sector, particularly over labour issues.
“It is important we speak with you on certain allegations that has been laid by both the principal oil companies, PENGASSAN and NUPENG, such as the staff contracting, some of your companies are involved in outsourcing of staff and some of these jobs are due to Nigerians. Even when you know that Nigerians are qualified, they are sidelined.
“Two, that when you collect your payments from the principal oil companies, the majors, you do not pay Nigerians who you so recruit, for whom you are liable in terms of their payment of salaries.
“Three,that you also fail to remit pension benefits, taxes, National Health Insurance Scheme and compensation as under the Compensation Act of Nigeria to the appropriate organs of governments.”
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Clement Illo,said that the ministry would soon embark on the verification of recruiters licençe in the oil and gas sector, adding that the recruiters’ license was essential for each company operating in the country as it contained general provisions for employment.
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR Consultant – Managed Services
Req ID: 120175 Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The primary objective of the Consultant is to support in Managed Services Outsourcing initiatives, specifically to Hub South, East & Central Africa.
The incumbent will help to formulate a business case that aligns the HR, financial, operational and contractual obligations, and to translate the commitments of the business benefits made during the engagement process into commercially realistic HR initiatives and/or programs.
This role is a temporary assignment for 6 to 12 months (with possible extension).
We are looking for 3 Consultants in total, one to be based in South Africa, one in Ghana/Nigeria and one in Senegal/Cameroon or Ivory Coast.
Responsibilities
Ensuring Managed Services organization is adequately staffed through working closely with Service Delivery and HR Recruitment.
Drive and implement project plan according to requirements as determined by stakeholders.
Dimension resources according to deliverables and work packages.
Provide detailed reports on progress, issues and challenges with project implementation.
Drive competence development in transformation project phase.
Drive education project management & identify the methods of instruction that are most effective for bringing about desired learning of specific content to learners
Work with HR Manager to ensure staff is placed in the correct Job Stages and salaries are aligned.
Ensure collection of all new joiner documentation.
Drive implementation of human resources processes based on business requirements, Ericsson policies and Ways of Working.
Make sure any process change is well documented and communicated.
Assist Transition Program – define the HR & Communications tasks and deliverables related to the program and execute its successful delivery.
Plan/ support and execute Transformation program deliverables.
Develop communications plan and align with Transition & Transformation Project teams to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach.
Provide HR delivery support to the Managed Services organization as required.
Communicate with Regional Human Resources on the commercial framework of the Managed Services opportunities, implement tracking of contractual obligations and deliverables and implement contract management governance and processes.
Collate a database of information to support the Managed Services organization and Transition & Transformation project’s (e.g. Labour Framework, etc)
Keep records of all communications material, documentation and labour framework, etc.
Knowledge and Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Engineering, Psychology or in a related field
3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Hi-Tech environment as HR Generalist or HR Consultant.
Extensive travel required and incumbent must be available to travel when needed.
Knowledge of country legislation
Project Management skills
Experienced level understanding of HR business processes.
Understanding of Telecoms Industry.
Experience in Union negotiation (advantage)
Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (advantage)
Fluent in written and spoken English
Fluent in written and spoken French (for the francophone cluster)
Proven record of working with virtual teams.
High level business presentation skills.
Results driven (proactive approach)
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should APPLY
InterContinental Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor.
What is your passion? Whether you’re into tennis, baking or karaoke, at IHG we’re interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos.
We are currently recruiting for the position below:
Job Title: Revenue Manager
Job Number: LAG000277 Location: Lagos
Job Description
Do you see yourself as a Revenue Manager at the Intercontinental Lagos? What’s your passion? Whether you’re into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we’re interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
As Reservations Manager, you will manage the effective operation of the reservations department to maximise sales for the hotel. You will ensure maximum revenue opportunities are achieved through execution and maintenance of all sales strategies.
Package
In return we’ll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include healthcare support, pension scheme and fitness club membership.
Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY
RusselSmith Group is a company created to to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.
A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:
GE Nigeria works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Engineering Leader, Oil & Gas SSA
Job Number: 2485953 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment: OG-HQ Headquarters
Role Summary/Purpose
The Engineering Leader directs functional area of a major business segment, translates concepts, develops strategy, and implements change.
In this role you will create programs responsive to external environment and participate in cross-functional business and cultural development.
Essential Responsibilities
Product Support of the installed base:
Responsible for the oversight of the related sciences including materials and performance
Lead and develop quality engineering design, execution and product safety for the portfolio of GE products and services
Ensure a rigorous process is followed in the execution of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action of product and process issues
Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting Intellectual Property, Export Controlled and Strategic Technology
Drive the development and application of consistent design practices and sharing of design best practices across the GE businesses
Develop technical solutions: for Products/Services during the Identify phase, integrating technical solutions in to the offer during the Propose and Contract phases.
Drive technology synergies and integration across the company
Provide Competitive Assessment regarding the business / products
Lead the conceptual design of the technical solution, supporting the preparation, submission, tracking and closing of quotations and proposals.
Effectively coordinate relationships and interfaces with Commercial Operations, Application engineering and Product management to ensure timely iterations.
Serve as Oil & Gas Technical Expert in the GE Community:
Serve through demonstrated technical accomplishments including holding patents, component design and systems design experience, and strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals
Focal point for Customer collaboration and technical innovation
Serve as key member of the Engineering Division staff, providing guidance, leadership, mentoring and intervention, as necessary, to strengthen the discipline, quality, reliability and rigor of our engineering work
Execute functional responsibility for the Chief Engineers, Product Safety and Technical Regulations and Standards Organizations
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
At least 10 additional years of technical leadership experience in a manufacturing or shop environment, including leading teams of engineers, specialists, and individuals across the business
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering role
Prior experience with a focus on managing technical programs and designing and developing new products related to solving product issues
Prior experience with New Product Development (NPI) process, Lean Principles, and management methodologies
Strong coaching expertise and success in working across the business functions, other GE businesses, and the global teams
