Operations Lead - Oil Response at Nlightin Limited (2 Openings)

Nlightin serves a diverse customer base across various industries and sectors, reflecting the broad scope of its operations. Nlightin provides industrial equipment, operation and maintenance services for energy companies across various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Healthcare and transportation or logistics. Providing cutting edge technology and equipment to enhance and optimize their processes and deliver better to their customer.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Lead - Oil Response

Locations: Delta & Rivers

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Incident Management:

• Lead field operations during oil spill incidents, ensuring effective containment, recovery, and cleanup.
• Serve in leadership roles within the Incident Command System (ICS), such as Operations.

Section Chief or Branch Director:

• Coordinate multi‑agency response efforts, including government authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Make real‑time operational decisions based on safety, environmental impact, and tactical priorities.

Preparedness & Readiness:

• Develop and maintain operational readiness plans, deployment strategies, and response procedures.
• Conduct regular drills, exercises, and simulations to ensure team competency and equipment readiness.
• Evaluate response capabilities and recommend improvements to enhance operational performance.

Team Management & Training:

• Supervise response personnel, including responders, vessel crews, and contractors.
• Provide coaching and performance evaluations for operational staff.
• Identify training needs and coordinate technical and safety training programs.
• Oversee deployment, utilization, and demobilization of response equipment (booms, skimmers, vessels, pumps, etc.).
• Work closely with maintenance and logistics teams to ensure assets are available and operational.
• Manage resource allocation during incidents, including personnel, equipment, and support services.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international spill‑response standards (e.g., OPRC, IMO, OSCP).

Planning, Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare operational plans, situation reports, and post‑incident evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of response activities, resource usage, and operational decisions.
• Contribute to regulatory audits, client reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, port authorities, and community representatives.
• Participate in planning meetings, briefings, and debriefings.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, workshops, and technical committees.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Marine Operations, Engineering,
• Emergency Management, or related field.
• ICS training or equivalent emergency‑response certification (preferred).
• CNA Class-B Certificate is an advantage.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in oil spill response, maritime operations, emergency management, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience in field operations or incident management.
• Experience working with OSROs, oil & gas companies, or regulatory agencies is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of spill‑response tactics, equipment, and environmental protection principles.
• Proficiency with ICS structure, emergency‑response planning, and operational command.
• Ability to interpret technical data, weather conditions, and operational risk factors.
• Familiarity with marine operations, vessel deployment, and logistics coordination. Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of situational awareness and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work in dynamic, high‑stress environments.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should sendtheir CV and cover letter to: recruit@nlightin.net using "Operations Officer Application" as the subject of the mail.