A Leading Indigenous And Premier Company Recruits Head, Marine Operations

We are a leading indigenous and premier company providing maritime logistic services to multinational oil companies operating in Nigerian coastal and offshore areas. As part of our growth and repositioning strategy, we require experienced candidates that are highly motivated, with drive and also computer literate to fill the position.

Job Title: Head, Marine Operations

This position is based in the South-South region and successful candidate will also oversee Marine operations in the other regions/locations.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Develop company marine policies, procedures, guidelines, standing orders and specific operational guidelines and ensure they are being adhered to.
• Monitor and control the vessels running costs at all times in accordance with the set budget for the month and within the criteria set out in the Company management system for Purchasing
• Review and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Marine Offshore Security Operations.
• Liaise with the clients on offshore operations issues; attend operations performance review meetings with clients to ascertain excellent service delivery to clients be it on/offshore.
• Offshore risk Assessment, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Provide technical support and guidance for operations in marine situations ensuring the safety of the crew, equipment and the protection of the marine environment.
• Provide marine support to Asset Management, Projects, and HSE for maintaining the integrity of marine systems.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, client representatives and marine surveyors as appropriate.
• Attend/conduct/review vessel inspections and audits to confirm compliance with SOLAS as applicable, MARPOL, STCW, ILO conventions, IMO resolution A891 (21), applicable IMCA guidelines and applicable industry codes. Verify that any corrective action is agreed and implemented within the required timescales.
• Provide Training, motivation, and direction of offshore marine Operations
• Provide general and technical support for effective management in policy formulation and the execution of the company’s current and long term strategic objectives.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of broad policies governing all aspects of Marine Offshore Operations and administration, and monitor corporate performance to ascertain progress towards attainment of stated business objectives.
• Regular review of the Company’s safety management system for continuous improvements as required
• Ensure that systems, policies and solutions that address Marine offshore operations imperatives are aligned with the strategic direction.

Qualification/Key Competencies

• National Diploma in Nautical Science,
• Degree in Offshore Technology and Management
• Master Mariner Certificate of Competency
• Certificated Marine Superintendent
• SSO License
• GMDSS License
• International Register of Certificated Auditor (IRCA)
• Valid STCW Basic Mandatory certificates (Basicand Advance)
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience
• Ship Command and Control
• Compliance with IMO, ISM, SOLAS, ILO, STCW
• ISM Auditing
• Offshore risk Assessment, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Document Management/IT Appreciation and Application
• Good Initiative and Analytical skills.

Mode of Application:
Interested candidates should be forwarded to the e-mail address: recruitment.odc65@gmail.com
Closing Date: 13th February, 2014