SAP Specialist - Drilling & Completions – ASRC Talent Solutions

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Drilling Engineering Manager, the SAP Specialist will manage the creation, fulfillment and close out of Purchase Requisitions/Orders for the 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. This position will work closely with Alaska Accounts Payable team to provide completed invoice submissions within net terms agreements.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Promote and lead in the implementation of the Client’s 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.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• 5 years of progressive work experience in cost control or a related discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc)
• Previous experience working on major capital projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business or engineering related subjects
• Relevant cost control certifications 
• Experience working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, such as SAP or Oracle
• Knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry from within an exploration and production company
• Experience working on major capital projects in a harsh weather or logistically challenging environment