• Application Deadline: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Marine Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

​​​​​​​Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations between the vessels, Management and Clients. Maintains appropriate interface and relationship with clients, paying detailed attention to contracts and specifications.


• Ensure that vessel documents are up-to-date, including arranging and monitoring all Classification and Flag State Certifications.


• Ensure that the Vessels are run, and maintained adequately so as to eliminate any downtime; properly planning and running a Preventive Maintenance System for the Vessels, in order to achieve optimal functionality of equipment.


• Managing the Crew, keeping them highly motivated, liaising with the Group Head (HR) in coordinating Crew recruitment. Liaising also, with the Group Head (HR) to design/effect Crew rotations on and off the Vessels. liaises with the Group Head (HR) regularly in reviewing the Vessels Crew performance and ensuring on-board training of the Crew


• Ensuring that the vessel is manned in accordance with regulations and that ships’ crew are suitably trained and experienced to S.T.C.W. requirements.


• Coordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of the Marine vessel Operational Policy – Masters Standing Orders (MSO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safe Working Procedures


• Ensures workplace safety by implementing, maintaining and monitoring the Safety Management System for the vessel. This includes regular safety meetings, onboard visits, communications etc.


• Oversees the operations contingency plan and acts as the Incident Commander during emergency and salvage response situations, which includes implementation of the Incident Commander System.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent


• Minimum experience of 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years at Managerial Capacity. Industry (Maritime) experience is a prerequisite


• Must have practical experience in vessel operations and must have served in such a capacity for a Minimum of 5 years.


• Strong People Management and Leadership skills


• Effective communication skill.


• Must be Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office suite and other related software.