Deputy Crewing Manager at NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML)

NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the positions of:

Job Title: Deputy Crewing Manager

REF: NSML/2015/002
Location: Port Harcourt (NSML Head Officer)

Job Descriptions
The appointee will be required to:

• Provide direct supervision of the senior and junior officers in the Crew Management Department.
• Ensure the development and execution of plans for the provision of suitably qualified, professionally trained and experienced seafarers (officers and ratings) to Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) and other third party ship owners, in full compliance with all applicable flag state, group and company requirements including statutory safe manning levels and relief planning cit all times.

Duties
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop policies, strategies and plans for the recruitment, training, development and retention of seafarers (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) and actively participate and coordinate the recruitment, training and development of cadets and officers for planned fleet expansion and/or third party ship owners, in line with agreed yearly company budgetary/financial commitment. Also, execute the preparation of annual crew management and training operating budgets and expenditure against agreed budgets ensuring compliance and provide detailed report to the Crew Manager.
• Initiate and monitor the execution of safe and efficient crew operations and manning strategies (officers and ratings) and Nigerianisation plans for the NSML fleet and other customers as required, in line with statutory requirements and the requirements for owners and charterers, and analyse and report on crew management operational performance and Nigerianisation plans.
• Maintain crew management systems and procedures ensuring close working relationship with staff on board all managed vessels. Develop and maintain a close relationship with customers, agents, stakeholders and other group companies, ensuring that all parties concerned with supporting NSML crew management activities are aware of the operational requirements and obligations.
• Develop and supervise, execution of a yearly fleet-wide ship and college visit plan, ensuring execution of office inductions, briefing and debrifering for ship board officers. Respond to issues/concerns raised by officers/cadets and ensure a harmonious working environment (sea and shore) is maintained at all times.
• Authorise in conjunction with NSML Management and Fleet Managers, the confirmation of appointments and promotion of shipboard officers and evaluate the performance of Nigeria officers. Investigate disciplinary/grievances case and recommend actions to NSML management. Review/approve and implement strategies/decisions for improved performances to increase officers' availability for sea service.
• Coordinate annual revision and realignment of shipboard officers Nigerianisation and succession plans with company's business plan. Act as focal person for Nigerianisation of shipboard positions and monitor third-party ship owner's Nigerianisation strategy and compliance

Requirements
The right candidates should:

• Possess a university Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, obtained at a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2.1); with a minimum of 10 years' working have been spent in core Personnel/HR function in a reputable organisation preferably in the Shipping and Maritime industry or in an oil and gas industry and not be more than 50 years as at 31 December, 2015.
• Work experience in a shipping manning organisation will be an added advantage

OR

• Possess a Class 1 (Deck/Engine) Certificate of Competence (foreign going).
• Be either a Captain/Chief Engineer or Chief Officer/2nd Engineer with 3 years' experience in a Manning Organisation or Agency and not be more than 50 years as at 31 December, 2015.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their curriculum vitae ONLY as an attachment to: [email protected] stating the Position REF as e-mail, subject.

The curriculum vitae MUST be formatted in the order listed below:

• Full Name (Surname First)
• Date of Birth
• Age
• State of Origin
• Sex
• Marital Status
• Contact Address
• Telephone Number
• E-mail Address
• Higher Institution(s) Attended with Dates
• Course of Study
• Class of Degree
• Previous Work Experience
• Referees

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
• Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s).