Marine Technical Manager at Criterion Nigeria Limited

Criterion is an indigenous Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) company active in dredging, procurement, infrastructure and solid minerals prospecting in Nigeria. We are also active in maritime business, providing security to safeguard against unlawful interference with maritime, offshore facility or ship operations. Criterion has been delivering performance excellence to government and private sector clients in Nigeria for over a decade.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marine Technical Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate must have a previous experience within the Marine/offshore environment. The Marine Technical Manager will be in charge of the technical activities & maintenance operations for a large fleet of vessels.
• This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, survey schedules, onboard general assessment of vessels, inspections and docking.
• Manage overall technical activities & maintenance operations.
• Supervise all Chief Engineers and ensure planned maintenance and other technical activities are carried out in a correct and safe manner.
• Ensure high standards in maintenance and preparation of fleet.
• Full supervision of the maintenance operations of vessels: planning, repairs, inspection
• Responsible to follow the operations with the shipyard.
• Manage the yard and delivering the required equipment in a timely manner.
• Assist with & organize all surveys and statutory vessel inspections.
• Check that equipment and tools are properly maintained and inspected.
• Train, supervise and provide general guidance to his team with day to day operational involvement.
• Oversee all activities, review & approve major refits, dry-docking & major repairs.
• Report on day to day basis about ships operation, budgetary performance and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleet
• Ensuring company policies and standards are strictly followed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrated sound technical knowledge through experience
• Shore base experience used to manage a fleet and a work shop
• Experience in the offshore industry
• Experience in Africa/Nigeria will be a plus
• Previous experience in a similar role within an international maritime group
• Management skills, strong and attentive to his team
• Shipbuilding/operation/technical knowledge
• Very organized.
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.