Technical Superintendent at West African Ventures

West African Ventures, an operating company of the Sea Trucks Group, was established in 2000 and is a 100% Nigerian company and a leading indigenous provider of offshore engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and vessel charter services.

With corporate headquarters in Lagos, marine support base & shipyard in Warri, dry-dock and fabrication facilities in Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone, WAV provides excellent offshore support services to the Nigerian Oil & Gas sector.

West African Ventures is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Technical Superintendent

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Ref.no: WAV/MOP/0001

Responsibilities

• The Technical Superintendent may direct any member in his division.
• The Technical Superintendent reports to the Technical Teamleader Onne and/or Manager Marine Assets, WAVentures. The Technical Superintendent has a cooperative relationship with the HSE Manager, , Operations Manager ,Star/IPS Officer and all technical crew on board of the vessels and a supportive action towards the New Build Team.
• Provide an on time, safe, reliable, and cost effective technical service operation for the Lagos operated vessels and barges;
• Create an environment of continuous improvement;
• Identify, manage and monitor risks;
• Advise on the technical operations of all vessels owned or operated by WAVentures;
• Liaise closely with the vessels’ masters and chief engineers to ensure the vessels hulls, machinery and equipment are operated efficiently and maintained in good condition;
• Ensure that all personnel under the control his are suitably qualified;
• Assist in planning dry-docking and other significant material or services contracts
• Ensure the compliance of the vessels to the ISM Code within his area of responsibility and planned maintenance of the vessels is correctly applied;
• To provide specialist advice and recommendations on all important technical issues affecting the vessels;
• To identify opportunities to improve technical issues to increase customer service and company value;
• To supervise and manage the mechanical division within the STAR IPS system on all vessels and in the office and work in close relation with the Star/IPS officer;
• To work in close relation with the procurement department and approve purchase orders and advise on spare parts,consumables and equipment for the WAVentures vessels.

Key Performance Indicators

• The ability to effectively manage the Mechanical Division and maintain high staff retention;
• Able to communicate effectively and articulately at all levels;
• Demonstrate excellent management of technical issues especially vessel availability for all operations;
• Understanding, implementation and compliance with all applicable international Rules, Regulations, Legislation, Codes, Guidelines, Standards and Specifications;
• Total commitment to, and leadership of, the WAVentures SMS;
• Effective motivation of all staff (at sea and ashore) to execute their activities in a professional manner in accordance with the WAVentures SMS;
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities for the SMS.

HSEQ Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead by example in demonstrating the correct behavior in implementing all HSE programmers;
• Recognize the ‘ownership' of health, safety and environmental control within their sphere of activity and lead by example. Require reporting Supervisors to demonstrate effective control over health, safety and environmental responsibilities;
• Meet or exceed company and regulatory requirements and strive for continuous improvement. Ensure implementation of strategies through Performance and Results program;
• Ensure that a chain of command exists whereby responsibility and authority for safety matters are clearly determined, documented and understood;
• Make arrangements for the necessary training, including induction training, of all personnel under their control in the safe working procedures relevant to their activities. Ensure that all staff under their control are adequately qualified and experienced for the jobs they undertake;
• Include health and safety objectives in job appraisal systems within their area of responsibility;
• Ensure arrangements are in place for the co-ordination and control of Sub-Contractor activities;
• Provide working conditions, which are justified as maintaining acceptable levels of safety and a healthy environment for all operations. Ensure all relevant workplace safety inspections etc take place;
• Ensure that the relevant risk assessments are undertaken and reviewed. Ensure and maintain all safeguards and controls as required by the Safe System of Work / Risk Assessment;
• Ensure that there is adequate provision and necessary allocation of time for Health, Safety and Environmental management;
• Communicate HSE Policy and Processes to supervisors and staff. Maintain effective consultation in respect of Health, Safety and Environmental management. Include Health, Safety and Environment as an agenda item in all meetings. Attend HSE meetings;
• Take action in accordance with the Company disciplinary procedures for those who are negligent in failing to follow established safety and environmental procedures or misuse equipment provided for their health and safety.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the technical lay out of the WAVentures fleet
• Pleasant disposition with the capability to be authoritative when necessary
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of principle discipline and peripheral subjects
• Strong co-ordination, organisation and liaison skills with the ability to seek and gain consensus solutions to complex issues.
• Qualified Chief Engineer or dual I licensed Officer with reasonable experience
• Experience in similar position;
• Experience on AHTS vessels, preferably with DP systems.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs to: projectshr@waventures.com. Please mention the reference number of the vacancy in your application.