Marine Technical Lead at Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client is a leading provider of world-class integrated solutions to the oil, gas, and energy industry. They deliver critical services across Process and Pipeline Services, Electrical & Instrumentation, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, Logistics & Procurement, and Project Management.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marine Technical Lead

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

Job Summary

• The Marine Technical Lead will provide technical leadership and oversight for all marine-related operations supporting offshore and nearshore oil and gas projects.
• The role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of marine activities, including vessel operations, marine logistics, offshore construction support, and interface management with engineering and project teams.
• This position serves as the technical authority for marine operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, company procedures, and international marine standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for all marine operations in support of oil and gas projects, both offshore and nearshore.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise marine activities including vessel deployment, offshore logistics, marine construction support, and cargo handling.
• Ensure compliance with applicable marine regulations, international standards, client specifications, and company procedures.
• Act as the primary technical interface between marine contractors, vessel owners, project teams, and clients.
• Review and approve marine-related documents including Marine Execution Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Operational Procedures.
• Monitor marine operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Lead marine assurance activities, audits, inspections, and vessel suitability assessments.
• Support project planning and scheduling by providing marine technical input to ensure optimal vessel utilization and execution sequencing.
• Ensure incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances are properly investigated, reported, and closed out with corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during offshore installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities as required.
• Prepare and submit regular technical reports, operational updates, and recommendations to management.
• Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture across all marine operations in line with company and client HSE objectives.
• Mentor and support junior marine and offshore personnel, fostering technical competence and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years relevant experience in marine operations within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in a marine technical leadership or senior marine role on offshore or marine-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of international marine regulations and standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with offshore support vessels, marine logistics, and marine construction support operations.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of commitment to safety, operational discipline, and quality delivery.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore or at project sites as required.
• Experience with DP (Dynamic Positioning) vessels and offshore construction barges is a distinct advantage.

Remuneration
Competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Further assessments will be required.