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Head of O&G Projects - H/F General informations AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.

AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! Job description Job Title INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Head of O&G Projects - H/F Contract Type PERMANENT Job Location Europe, France, PUTEAUX Working Hours Full time Mission Description

Within AGL's Energy & Project Solutions Department, the Head of O&G Projects leads the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects.

From early studies and tendering through mobilisation, execution and demobilisation. The scope includes exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development, offshore supply bases, OOG and heavy-lift operations.

Based in Puteaux, with travel to Africa depending on project requirements. The role reports to the Energy & Project Solutions Director and works closely with the O&G Director, Bid Development, Finance, Business Plan, and AGL country and port teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the O&G projects team, allocate resources, set priorities and support capability development.
• Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations.
• Lead O&G tenders with Bid Development, including technical proposals, compliance matrices, implementation plans and client clarifications.
• Translate client requirements into supply base and logistics solutions with country and port teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yards, wash bays, DNV CCUs, bunkering, dry bulk, waste/NORM, customs and personnel logistics.
• Define BOQ and CAPEX requirements and develop business plans with Finance, including pricing, occupancy, sensitivity scenarios and residual asset value.
• Identify, qualify and manage subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding/sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services.
• Prepare mobilisation plans and schedules aligned with campaign start dates, securing equipment and personnel lead times.
• Manage project implementation and execution in line with contractual commitments, client expectations, budgets, milestones and project standards.
• Monitor performance, deliverables, costs and contractual obligations; identify and mitigate operational, financial and contractual risks.
• Coordinate country and project teams, ensuring contractual requirements and project challenges are understood and addressed.
• Lead client, supplier and internal project meetings and ensure decisions and information are documented and communicated.
• Coordinate project reporting and customer documentation, including SOPs, TMPs and ERPs.
• Manage non-conformities, corrective actions, risk-mitigation plans and dispute resolution.
• Develop relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, EPCs and subsea contractors to support business development. Profile

You bring strong expertise in Oil & Gas project logistics, with a solid understanding of logistics requirements across the exploration, development and production phases, including drilling, SURF, subsea and production support activities.

Your expertise covers:

• Offshore supply base operations, from design and sizing to implementation, including pipe yards, DNV CCUs, bunkering and waste management
• Port and marine operations, international freight forwarding and complex logistics flows
• Lifting and handling operations, including OOG and heavy-lift activities
• Customs processes, including exemptions, temporary admission and import/export regimes
• QHSE & CSR requirements in demanding Oil & Gas environments
• Commercial and financial project management, including tenders, contracts, BOQs, CAPEX and business plans
• You have demonstrated experience leading international project teams, managing resources across several projects simultaneously and developing team capabilities.
• You bring at least 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas logistics, ideally within supply base operations, offshore drilling or subsea campaigns, and have worked with operators, drilling contractors, EPCs and/or subsea contractors.
• You are comfortable working in complex, multicultural environments, combining operational expertise, project leadership and a strong client-oriented mindset.

Fluent French and professional English is required. A genuine interest in working across Africa will be a strong advantage.