Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. We venture into the industry with the objective of building on existing limited in-country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the new findings in other African countries, there is need for more indigenous players to fill the yawning gap by providing competitiveness and quality service delivery to the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Location: Onshore / Offshore Platforms, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Offshore Construction / Marine Operations / Project Execution
Reporting To: Project Director / Offshore Construction Manager / Operations Director
Contract Duration: As specified by project requirements and expatriate assignment terms.

Job Purpose

• The Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of offshore installation activities associated with offshore oil and gas projects.
• The role provides strategic leadership for offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF operations, marine activities, hook-up, commissioning support, and asset installation campaigns, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
Offshore Installation Leadership:

• Lead and manage all offshore installation activities during project execution.
• Oversee offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF, pipeline installation, structural installation, hook-up, commissioning, and marine operations.
• Ensure offshore activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary offshore teams, contractors, vessel personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership during critical offshore operations and decision-making processes.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, installation studies, and execution strategy development.
• Review and approve offshore installation procedures, method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and marine execution plans.
• Coordinate offshore logistics, resource allocation, vessel utilization, and operational schedules.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, cost performance, and quality objectives.
• Support project management in achieving project milestones and deliverables.

Offshore Construction and Installation Responsibilities:

• Manage offshore installation activities involving:
  • Subsea structures and manifolds
  • Pipelines and flowlines
  • Risers and umbilicals
  • Jackets and topsides
  • Mooring systems
  • Hook-up and commissioning support
  • Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) activities
• Coordinate vessel operations, lifting activities, diving operations, and ROV intervention activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved offshore execution methodologies.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout offshore operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
• Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental compliance during offshore operations.

Marine and Vessel Management:

• Coordinate activities involving installation vessels, construction barges, pipelay vessels, diving support vessels, heavy-lift vessels, and support craft.
• Ensure vessel operations comply with marine assurance and marine safety requirements.
• Interface with Marine Warranty Surveyors, vessel owners, and marine authorities.
• Support mobilization, demobilization, and offshore readiness reviews.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary offshore interface with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and management reporting sessions.
• Provide timely updates on project performance, risks, and operational issues.
• Manage contractor performance and offshore execution interfaces.

Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:

• Mentor and develop offshore supervisors, engineers, and local personnel.
• Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Contribute to succession planning and local content development objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 25 years' experience in offshore construction, offshore installation, marine operations, or project execution within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in offshore management, installation management, construction management, or senior supervisory roles.
• Extensive experience managing offshore installation campaigns involving SURF, subsea systems, pipelines, structures, and marine operations.
• Proven experience on major deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore developments.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary offshore teams on complex EPCI projects.

Required Certifications:

• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• HUET Certification.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of offshore installation methodologies, marine operations, and subsea construction activities.
• Extensive experience with SURF systems, pipeline installation, heavy lifting, offshore structures, and commissioning support.
• Strong understanding of marine assurance, vessel operations, and offshore logistics.
• Familiarity with DNV, API, ISO, IMCA, IOGP, and international offshore industry standards.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, installation procedures, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Strong project planning, execution, and performance management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting systems.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex offshore operations under challenging conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing major offshore field developments, SURF projects, subsea tie-backs, and brownfield modifications.
• Experience with heavy-lift operations, pipelay campaigns, diving operations, and ROV-supported installations.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local offshore personnel.
• Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and marine compliance standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: career@ppnl.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please note that the role requires urgent filling and candidates will be selected and shortlisted before the job expiry date
• Early application is therefore encouraged.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.