Operations Officer at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Document Controller & Operations Officer plays a critical role in supporting the operational and human resources functions of the organization.
• This position ensures effective control and flow of all operational and personnel documentation while providing high-level HR administrative support across recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.
• The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities
Document Control & Compliance:

• Manage, organize, and maintain company records, contracts, project files, and compliance documents in accordance with WTS Energy standards.
• Implement and maintain document control systems to ensure traceability, version control, and data security.
• Coordinate document approvals and distribution between departments and international headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor regulations, client audit requirements, and internal operational procedures.
• Prepare and provide documentation during client or internal audits.
• Maintain up-to-date files for vendors, clients, and consultants, ensuring all contractual and compliance documents are valid.

Crewing Coordination:

• Coordinate the mobilization and demobilization of offshore and onshore personnel, ensuring all travel, visa, and work permit requirements are met.
• Maintain an up-to-date crew matrix and rotation schedule.
• Ensure crew qualifications, medicals, and certifications are current and aligned with client and project needs.
• Communicate proactively with personnel regarding assignments, rotation changes, and compliance updates.
• Prepare and maintain personnel deployment records and ensure all crew data is properly documented and archived.
• Support crew payroll coordination and timesheet verification.
• Liaise with logistics and operations teams to ensure smooth crew transitions.

Administrative Support:

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for crew and staff.
• Maintain employee and contractor records in accordance with Nigerian labor law and WTS Energy policy.
• Assist in performance tracking, training coordination, and personnel evaluations.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure alignment of documentation for payroll, invoicing, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in document control, crewing coordination, or HR operations — preferably within the oil & gas, marine, or energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor law, visa/work permit procedures, and crew management practices.
• Experience working with international clients or in a multinational environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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