Senior Contracts Engineer (Oil and Gas)

Position Title: Senior Contracts Engineer (oil and gas)

Department: Contracts & Procurement

Location: Papua New Guinea

Reports To: C&P Manager

Company: Oil and Gas operator

Role: Is Open for expats / international applicants on a Monday to Friday Schedule.

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage contract and procurement activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals, HSE standards, and legal compliance in Papua New Guinea for LNG project in a top tier oil and gas company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement contracting strategies and tender processes.
• Ensure HSE compliance and integration in all contractual documents.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis and maintain supplier databases.
• Lead bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage contract performance, amendments, claims, and renewals.
• Collaborate with technical teams and legal departments to ensure contract integrity.

Activities:

• Liaise with Métier Partners and participate in contract-related processes and communications.
• Work closely with DUET counterpart to create contract dossiers and define responsibilities.
• Validate contract strategies, manage bidding processes, and execute documentation.
• Adapt standard and template documents to local conditions.
• Provide contractual guidance to contract owners/entities.
• Use frame agreements executed by headquarters when available.
• Maintain qualified contractor/supplier lists and perform market studies.
• Arrange and attend Contracts Committee Meetings.
• Pre-qualify bidders and define evaluation criteria.
• Prepare and issue RFIs, RFQs, and ITTs.
• Ensure alignment with HSE clauses, company rules, and applicable legislation.
• Draft and negotiate Terms & Conditions with Legal and Insurance teams.
• Conduct commercial bid analysis with DUET.
• Ensure contractor due diligence via SEQUANA.
• Input contract data into AGORA database.
• Support legal and financial departments in dispute resolution.
• Monitor contract status and participate in performance reviews and amendments.
• Lead and participate in DUET meetings.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in contract law, procurement processes, and negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Context & Environment:

• Strategic role supporting top Oil and Gas operator for LNG operations in Papua New Guinea.
• Operates in a sensitive environment with complex community, environmental, and biodiversity challenges.
• Requires strong engagement with local stakeholders and regulatory frameworks.
• Involves interdisciplinary collaboration across operations and functional entities.
• The role functions as part of a DUET team, interfacing with Métier Partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in contracts and procurement.
• International experience but not essential.