Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL) is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.
We venture into this 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.
Job Summary
- The Marine Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and execution of marine operations supporting offshore oil and gas activities, including offshore construction, drilling operations, FPSO support, marine logistics, vessel management, transportation and installation (T&I), mooring operations, and offshore field development projects.
- The role provides strategic leadership to ensure all marine activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable maritime regulations, company standards, and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Marine Operations Leadership:
- Lead and manage all marine operations associated with offshore construction, drilling, production, subsea installation, and logistics activities.
- Develop and implement marine operational strategies, procedures, and execution plans.
- Coordinate marine resources, vessel schedules, personnel logistics, and offshore support activities.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of marine operations.
- Provide leadership and direction to marine superintendents, vessel coordinators, marine advisors, and offshore personnel.
Marine Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and coordinate marine activities including vessel mobilization and demobilization, offshore logistics and supply chain support, anchor handling operations, towing and transportation activities, offshore installation campaigns, mooring operations, loadout and sea-fastening activities, diving and ROV support operations, and FPSO and offshore facility support services.
- Monitor vessel utilization and operational performance to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate interfaces between marine, construction, drilling, subsea, and production teams.
Vessel and Marine Assurance Management:
- Oversee vessel selection, suitability assessments, inspections, and marine assurance activities.
- Ensure compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements, flag state regulations, and classification society standards.
- Interface with vessel owners, marine warranty surveyors, classification societies, and regulatory authorities.
- Support vessel audits, inspections, and operational readiness reviews.
- Monitor contractor compliance with marine operational and safety requirements.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all marine operations.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, marine safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Lead marine risk assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and operational safety reviews.
- Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems and safe marine operating procedures.
- Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor environmental compliance throughout marine operations.
Project and Commercial Management:
- Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
- Monitor project costs, vessel utilization, operational efficiency, and performance metrics.
- Participate in contract administration, change management, and claims evaluation processes.
- Prepare management reports, operational updates, and project performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost optimization.
Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the primary marine operations interface with clients, contractors, vessel operators, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
- Participate in project reviews, technical meetings, and management presentations.
- Provide timely reporting on operational performance, risks, and mitigation measures.
- Manage marine operational interfaces across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:
- Mentor and develop local marine personnel, marine coordinators, and offshore operations staff.
- Lead structured knowledge transfer and competency development initiatives.
- Support succession planning and local content development objectives.
- Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree in Marine Operations, Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
- Professional membership with a recognized marine or engineering institution is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in marine operations, offshore logistics, offshore construction support, vessel management, or marine project execution within the oil and gas industry.
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in senior marine management, marine superintendent, marine assurance, offshore logistics, or marine operations leadership roles.
- Extensive experience supporting offshore construction, drilling, FPSO operations, subsea installation, and marine transportation projects.
- Proven experience managing offshore support vessels, construction vessels, anchor handling vessels, and marine logistics operations.
- International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex marine operations in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments.
Required Certifications:
- STCW Certification (where applicable).
- BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
- HUET Certification.
- Offshore Medical Certificate.
- HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
- Incident Investigation Training.
- Dynamic Positioning (DP) Awareness or Marine Operations Certification (advantageous).
- Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Any client-specific or project-required certifications.
Technical Skills:
- Expert knowledge of marine operations, offshore logistics, vessel management, and marine assurance processes.
- Strong understanding of offshore construction support, subsea installation activities, and marine transportation operations.
- Extensive knowledge of IMO regulations, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, and classification society requirements.
- Experience with anchor handling, towing, heavy lifting, loadout operations, and offshore installation campaigns.
- Familiarity with DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, IMCA, and IOGP standards.
- Ability to review marine procedures, risk assessments, transportation studies, and operational plans.
- Strong project planning, resource management, and operational coordination capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and marine reporting systems.
Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical, operational, and decision-making capabilities.
- Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage complex offshore marine operations under demanding conditions.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.
Preferred Additional Requirements:
- Experience supporting major offshore field developments, FPSO projects, subsea developments, and offshore construction campaigns.
- Demonstrated expertise in marine assurance, vessel operations, offshore logistics, and transportation & installation (T&I) projects.
- Proven capability in mentoring and developing local marine and offshore operations personnel.
- Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and international maritime best practices.
- Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.