Method & Maintenance Planning Lead - FPSO & Marine Operations at VINCI Group

VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, employing 280.000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Method & Maintenance Planning Lead - FPSO & Marine Operations

Location: Nigeria
Status: Resident status
Starting date: ASAP

Job Description

• Exciting opportunity! We’re looking for a skilled Method & Maintenance Planning Lead (FPSO & Marine Operations) to join our team, based in Nigeria.
• As a Method & Maintenance Planning Lead , you will be based in COMPANY offices in Lagos managing 5 planners. 
• You will report directly to the Project Manager on all technical topics specially on KPI results. 
• An offshore site visit is planned every quarterly, your key responsibilities will include:

Short Description

• The Method & Maintenance Planning Lead will oversee and coordinate planning activities for FPSO maintenance operations, ensuring alignment with offshore industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• The role focuses on managing a multidisciplinary team of planners , instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and third-party contracts) while driving efficiency in workflows and asset reliability.
• This position demands expertise in marine certifications performed by Bureau Veritas (BV) and deep knowledge of FPSO systems.
• The Method & Maintenance Planning will also supervise and coach a team of planners, including a mechanic, an electrician, an instrumentation specialist, and a service contract planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance planning strategies for FPSO and offshore operations.
• Knowledge of marine certification processes performed by Bureau Veritas (BV), ensuring compliance with regulatory and class standards.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with marine teams, surveyors, and BV inspectors, ensuring that survey and maintenance tasks are clearly understood and executed.
• Experienced in collaborating with third-party contractors for essential inspections like underwater hull surveys, lifting gear certification, and lifeboat testing.
• Detail-oriented approach to tracking certification timelines and ensuring timely submission of deliverables to BV.
• Ability to align maintenance and inspection tasks with BV regulatory timelines and requirements to ensure compliance and readiness for certification.
• Coordinate daily and long-term scheduling for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Supervise a team of planners specialized in instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and third-party resources.
• Ensure optimal use of CMMS tools (SAP) for work order planning and execution.
• Oversee asset integrity programs, inspection schedules, and condition monitoring for marine, hull, and topside systems.
• Review and approve work orders and proper execution of maintenance documentation.
• Monitor adherence to KPIs, such as downtime reduction, schedule compliance, and asset reliability.
• Facilitate operational audits, training, and reporting in alignment with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Native or fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions
• Strong leadership and authority, able to inspire confidence and assert authority when needed
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach
• Nigerian or expatriate
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field
• Proficient in SAP

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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