Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Marine Officer
Job Requisition ID: R120894 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Job Family Group: Downstream Supply Chain
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date: May 22, 2023
Business unit: Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals
Job Description
Where you fit in?
The job requires a dynamic, self-motivated person who enjoys a challenge and wishes to hold a key position in an exciting development in the offshore oil industry in Nigeria.
Prime responsibility will be to assist and understudy the Marine Supervisor in all aspects of their work. This includes cargo loading and ballasting, including all aspects of stability and strength calculations, cargo sampling, offload hose maintenance and general shipboard duties.
To assist with marine and tanker system operations, air and supply boat logistics on, off and to the installation to ensure that activities in support of operations can be conducted in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
Key Accountabilities
Assist with the maintenance of the Safety Case and the implementation of the Safety Management System on the installation
Carry out loading, storage, transfer and discharge of crude oil in a safe and efficient manner
Assist in the production of detailed loading/discharge plans maintaining the vessel’s stability within acceptable limits at all times
Carry out the loading, transfer and discharge of ballast water in a safe and efficient manner. And utilise the ballast systems to ensure the installation at all times meets the stability criteria
Manage the slop tanks, including clean water overboard discharge, in accordance with the installation operating procedures.
Use of inert gas generator to maintain a safe and positive pressure regime in the cargo spaces at all times
Assist in preparing cargo, ballast, and slop oil tanks for entry and subsequent return to service when required. To include all isolation and cleaning requirements.
First line maintenance on all ancillary equipment
Ensure the Single Point Mooring Buoy and associated equipment is available at all times for crude oil export.
Act as Permit to Work “Area Authority” for all marine systems, cranes, lifeboats and escape system facilities, cargo handling and tank management systems.
Act as nominated deputy for the Asset Operator under the permit to work system
Ensure that all relevant safety equipment and systems are maintained in an operable condition
Assist the Marine Supervisor in controlling marine activity to ensure that standby vessels conform to installation operational safety requirements, anchoring/survey/diving operations in the vicinity of the installation are conducted safely, and bulk and general transfers to and from the installation are also performed safely
Ensure correct operation and set up of the radar and GMDSS unit.
Ensure the safe and time bound delivery of range of duties relating to the terminal marine assets and supply vessels and ensuring the terminal is proactive and innovative and continually improving its practices
Assist the Marine Supervisor in liaising with Immigration, the government oil & gas regulators (NMDPRA & NUPRC) and other government representatives (e.g. NNPC) involved in oil lifting in the Bonga FPSO
Assist Marine Supervisor in security matters, relief Port Facility Security officer as required
Relief Marine Supervisor as required.
Requirements
What we need from you?
Hold a valid Chief Mate unlimited, II/2, CoC with tanker endorsement. A valid OOW unlimited, II/1, CoC may be considered if you have up to 10 years experience in the maritime industry with at least 5 years in FPSOs/FSOs
A minimum of 36 months seagoing service on tankers and at least 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
Hold a valid GMDSS certificate A working knowledge of Terminal working practices is required as well as a good knowledge on cargo loading and vessel stability, including the use of associated safety systems
Previous experience in FPSO/FSO Operations will be an advantage.
Hands-on experience with submerged FRAMO pumping systems and inert gas systems would be a definite advantage.
Experience in Tanker is a must.
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to learn quickly. Must be prepared to train and become qualified to undertake the duties of a Permit Signatory and System Auditor.
Basic knowledge on tanker operation and terminology
Basic Knowledge of the best industry standards and requirements for FPSO s operations and terminal marine assets e.g., OCIMF, SIGTTO, ICS, PIANC, etc.
Ability to organise and plan work effectively, lead and manage others
Good Knowledge on the ways to reduce demurrage cost and oil loss claims
Importance of product quality in the loading process and the Product Quality Early Warning System process
Understanding procedures relating to oil accounts in the work process
Understanding and applying process isolation standards and Permit to Work system. Experience as a Confined Space Safety Assessor and Authorised Gas Safety Tester will be an advantage.