Job Description
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
The Role
- As the Marine Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the company’s marine & offshore support division.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the various contracts & projects in the company’s marine & offshore support services division
- Provide business development support to your division by sourcing and giving leads on potential clients
- Develop and manage relationship with key players and relevant bodies in the industry and monitor regulatory developments, ensuring compliance always
- Manage contractual relationship with clients by ensuring services are delivered within the contracts & agreements terms
- Manage vendor and service provider contracts & relationship and ensure company’s interest is always protected
- Provide technical support for the recruitment of seafarers
- Oversee relationship with unions and communities within the areas of operation, to safeguard the company’s operations
- Oversee the implementation of company’s QHSSE policies and procedures within the division, always maintaining compliance
- Prepare departmental budgets
- Prepare periodic reports of activities to management
Your Qualifications & Experience
We expect you to have all or most of the following:
- Master's Degree with 10 - 12 years work experience.
- Practical hands-on experience in the field and good understanding of relevant industry practices, codes and standards
- Must have good knowledge of SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, STCW, MLC 2006 and similar IMO regulations and codes
- Good understanding of offshore support vessel operations, STS operations, terminal operations and ship agency procedures
- Excellent knowledge of both international and local maritime legislations, specifically as it relates to NIMASA, Port and Flag State Control, and Classification Society roles in vessel operations
- Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to prepare and deliver presentations is essential
- Ability to prepare reports and proposal is important for this role
- The position requires intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of MS office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What we are Looking for in You:
- Analytical - ability to collate, analyze and interpret operational information for effective decision making
- Proactive - you are not always reactive, but rather you take initiative, anticipate problems and offer solutions.
- Negotiation skills - you should possess good negotiation skills when confronted with new clients and vendors.
- Confident & Self-Control - you know your capabilities and competencies; you are not afraid to stand your ground and defend your position; you are great at maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
- Integrity - you are honest, uncompromising, principled, and ethical.
- Attention to Detail - you are always careful about detail and thorough in completing assignments.
- Dependability - you are reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities.
- Leadership - you are not only willing to lead, take charge, offer opinions and direction, but you also respect others’ opinions and listen to suggestions.