SAP Specialist (Drilling & Completions)

About ASCI:
Our vision is to help our people and organizations excel by supporting our employees both personally and professionally, providing contractor support in their operations, and creating opportunities for career advancement. To better serve our clients, we expanded our operations to include temporary staffing, specifically addressing the needs for contingent workers in their operations. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent client service and offering flexible solutions tailored to meet every requirement. Join ASCI in making your mark on Alaska’s Oil & Gas history.

This job opportunity is a temporary, contingent labor position supporting our client’s oil and gas operations. The role involves completing specific tasks or projects within a defined timeframe or until certain goals are reached.

Job Title: SAP Specialist (Drilling & Completions)

Work Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Relocation: Currently reside in, able to relocate to, or willing to commute to Anchorage, AK without company assistance

Benefits Eligible: Optional

Reporting to the Drilling Engineering Manager, the SAP Specialist will manage the creation, fulfillment and close out of Purchase Requisitions/Orders for the Santos Alaska projects. The position is responsible for using independent judgement to generate Purchase Requisitions in the SAP procure-to-pay system in alignment to project procedures and available budgets. The SAP Specialist will work closely with Santos Alaska Accounts Payable team to provide completed invoice submissions within net terms agreements. The successful candidate shall possess the broad range of skills and experience necessary to work independently on complex projects and assignments.

The position will work closely with the Santos Facilities team providing direct support to the Project Managers and Engineers. This position will also provide back-up support to other teams as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and lead in the implementation of Santos Ltd policies and procedures, including Safety, health, environment, process, people and planning
• Initiate Purchase Requisitions (PR’s) in Finance System based on inputs from Supply Chain & Drilling & Completions teams, using independent judgement to gather all required information.
• Work with Cost Control Specialist to ensure appropriate Network/Activities codes are utilized in PR’s
• Notify Engineers and Supply Chain when PR’s have been submitted
• Monitor PR completion in system and notify Project team when Purchase Orders (PO’s) are in place
• Escalate PR delays or SAP system issue and propose solutions to resolve
• Participate in project cost reviews and address questions related to PR’s & PO’s
• Upon receipt of invoice, work with appropriate Project Manager to verify services and accurately create Service Entry Sheet for invoice payment. Use judgement to verify activity and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Review, Analysis & Process Non-PO Invoices
• Cost specialist training, development and duties as assigned including: Review, analysis, and updating of project VOWD / Forecast values. Review, assign, update cost coding and allocations as necessary. Track and log changes/trends as needed and assist with potential change orders as needed. Alert project management to cost overruns or errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business or engineering related subjects is preferred.
• Any relevant cost control certifications would be highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc).
• Experience working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, such as SAP or Oracle desired.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in cost control or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry would be preferred ideally from within an exploration and production company.
• Experience working on major capital projects, ideally in a harsh weather or logistically challenging environment.

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