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 bounds, 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: Marine Lead III

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract
Work Rotation: QIT
Assignment Type: Offshore Rotation
Work Schedule: 4wk on / 4wk off - 28 days on / 28 days off - 28 days on / 28 days off

Main Functions

• 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, Level 3:

• 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

Scope of Work Specific to this Assignment

• Provide Marine SME guidance and advice during the HAZID, Risk Assessment, planning and execution of marine operations in MPN fields in line with OIMS and national / international maritime regulatory requirements:
  • Provide marine representation at all contractor planning meetings
  • Review contractor plans and procedures for marine operations
  • Act as on-site Marine SME as may be required during execution of marine operations
  • Review proposed anchor patterns and positioning plans prior to approval by the Marine Technical Supervisor
  • Review proposed mooring analysis reports
  • Review Rig and Jack Up 3rd party penetration analysis and site specific analysis reports
  • Act as Company Representative during execution of all barge and rig moving operations in MPN fields.
• Provide marine technical guidance on MPN compliance standards with the Marine Operations Guide, Field Operations Guidelines and Work Management Systems:
  • Assist in the continuous review and development of marine procedures manuals and guidelines
• Support execution of MPN MQA & DP Assurance programs:
  • Assess nominated vessel capability and suitability for proposed work scope
  • Review vessel DP capability, documentation and procedures prior to on-hire in line with OCIMF standards and make recommendations for improvement
  • Conduct DP performance and integrity trials.
  • Conduct infield assessment of DP practice, measuring standards against industry best practice and making recommendations for improvement
  • Conduct OVIQ inspections
  • Support MQA Advisor in execution of targeted OVMSA reviews
  • Participate in on-hire and performance monitoring inspections
• Act in support MQA Infield Assurance Visits (Boots on Boats Program):
  • Perform spot verifications of offshore operational integrity
  • Mentor vessel crews in industry best practices and crew behavioural safety expectations
  • Ensure that chartered fleet meets and maintains all regulatory, classification society and industry best practice standards pre and post hire.
  • Assess vessel operational efficiencies and make recommendations for improvements
• Act as Marine SME during incident investigations
• Other assurance activity as directed by the Marine Technical Supervisor

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

Additional Skills in Addition to Job Description:
Additional Comments for suppliers:

• STCW II/2 Master (unlimited) Certificate of Competency
• Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate (Offshore Unlimited) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 48 months overall documented sea service
• Minimum of 36 months documented sea service as certificated officer onboard OSVs - consider AHTS, PSV, DSV, MPSV vessel types
• Minimum of 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
28th April, 2023.