AK SAP Specialist - Drilling and Completions (2745)

Overview

### **About Fairweather**

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

### **Why You Should Work for Us**

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being
  
  

### **Total Rewards & Benefits**

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options
  
  

Reporting to the Drilling Engineering Manager, the SAP Specialist will manage the creation, fulfillment and close out of Purchase Requisitions/Orders for relevant company 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 an 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 company Facilities team providing direct support to the Project Managers and Engineers. This position will also provide back-up support to other teams as needed.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and lead in the implementation of company 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.