Our client is a Marine Logistics and Supply servicing company. For over 20 years they have carried on the Oil and Gas business in the West African Oil and Gas/ Maritime Industry. Today, they are a renowned marine-support service provider, specializing in providing security/surveillance vessels. They seek to hire an experienced and competent Marine Operations Officer. To support the Marine Superintendent in all aspects of the vessel’s compliance (including the Safety Management System) and resources to deliver cost-effective,timely and high-quality services to meet the contractual requirements

HSE FOCUS

• To enhance safety culture and ensure safety consciousness:
• Be responsible for your safety and the safety of your colleagues.
• Comply with HSE reporting requirements on all anomalies (Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Near misses) and all incidents and accidents.
•  Attend all HSE monthly meetings.

CONTEXT

• Support the DPA in the safety chain of the vessel operations; a reliable connection between the management and the crew members and to supervise the operations of the vessels, and ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are applied.
• Contributing to and continually improving an efficient and cost-effective process designed to save cost but not compromise on quality
• To provide a high level of internal and external customer service and maintain a customer-focused approach at all times
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Support the DPA to drive compliance and HSE
• Support in monitoring the Safety Management Systems and report the position if remedial action or changes to the system are needed.
• Support in monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of each vessel in the fleet; iv. Support in achieving compliance with suitable and relevant health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies
• Support regular inspections to monitor compliance.
• Support in providing all audit requirements for office and vessels are met vii. Maintain records of daily reports from vessels and intervene as may be required.
• Monitor fleet certificate status
• Work with Crewing Unit to ensure that vessels are adequately manned as per their safe manning certificates
• Provide administrative support such as development of correspondence, reports filing and documentation, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in allocating identification (reference) numbers on all related processes and quality documents in the document matrix
• Assist in the collation of risk register for the respective department 
• Assist in the demonstrating application of each process approach
• Assist in stage two audit preparation
• Track and ensure timely closure of observation/NCN from audit stages

Acadamic Qualifications 

• University degree in nautical science and operations, Marine Management and Technology, or other related/relevant area.
• Demonstrated experience in vessel and shipping operations
• Leadership and people skills management
• 1 -3 years’ sea experience.
• Good knowledge of marine vessel operation and facilities
• Excellent knowledge of flag states and class requirements
• Relevant professional qualification

Competencies 

• Good knowledge of Nautical science and operations, Marine Management, and technology
• Good knowledge of Marine Safety Management Systems and ISM code
• Excellent Organization and Supervisory Skills
• Good knowledge of Offshore and Ship Operation
• Management of Risks and Emergencies
• Good knowledge of marine machinery equipment and vessel facilities
• Good knowledge of dry docking of vessels
• Excellent Knowledge of flag states and class requirements
• Vessel maintenance techniques.
• IT Appreciation and Application
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments
• Excellent Communication and People Management Skills
• Document and Records Management
• Willing to work irregular hours and travel offshore on short notice

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have a proactive disposition toward duties
• Should be able to use initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Should also be teachable
• Should have good business analysis, strategy development and execution
• Have negotiation and contract management skills
• Have sound oral & written communication skills
• Ability to give and be given critical feedback.

Remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.

The Deadline for submission is December 12, 2023. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further assessments will be required.