Engineering - Marine Lead III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992, as an Oil and Gas servicing company, with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation the company has grown in leaps and bound, expanding its business horizon but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its’ directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering - Marine Lead III

Location: Nigeria (Rotation)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• Maintain / build / apply competency in specific area of Marine supervision and champion development of nationals. 
• Identify and assist in resolving Marine Advisor resource gaps in Function. 
• Steward the development of core competencies in Marine discipline. 
• Administer personnel resources in Marine discipline. 
• Responsible for NPO marine vessel safety. 
• Provide expert Marine consultation to function and project teams. 
• Provide technical leadership for vulnerability and risk assessments. 
• Coordinate interface with JVO Marine Dept., EMDC and NPO organizations. 
• Assures accurate and timely communication among the team and other company Functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues. 
• In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, Level3:
• Secure marine warranty surveyor services
• Proactively manage NPO marine activities and vulnerabilities; develop and implement mitigation plans
• Identify and provide Functional and other Marine specialist resources to support installation teams.
• Support Contractor Development Advisor in specific area of marine vessel contractors
• Support (as requested) host country Content initiatives
• Support host country vessel contractor capacity assessment and improvement initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of marine vessel contractor capabilities
• Develop / action initiatives to improve performance level of marine vessel inspections / mooring activities

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Marine or Civil Engineering or related engineering specialty, or equivalent professional experience
• High level of marine vessel knowledge ,skill and experience
• Experience to include Master of Towing, AHT and PSV Vessels, Shore Side Marine Operations in Management of Vessels, Knowledge of all IMO and Class Requirements
• Extensive knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• STCWII / 2 Master(unlimited) Certificate of Competency
• Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate (Offshore Unlimited) or equivalent.
• Minimum 48 months overall documented sea service
• Minimum 36 months documented sea service as certificated officer onboard OSVs - consider AHTS, PSV, DSV, MPSV vessel types
• Minimum 18 months documented sea service as Master or Chief Officer
• Accredited OCIMF OVID Inspector or meets qualifying criteria for accreditation as OCIMF OVID Inspector.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2022.