Barge Engineer at Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited

Posted on Wed 15th Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned company with offices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The company was established to be an international player with regional strength as a provider of underwater and topside IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) of FPSOs, Rigs, SPMs, and offshore and onshore terminals /platforms, primarily in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Barge Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the safe efficient running of the Marine Department as directed by Barge Master
  • Deputises for Barge Master in the event that the Barge Master becomes incapacitated
  • Bosun, Crane Operator, Radio Operator, (and DP) report to Barge Engineer during shift
  • On Scene Commander during an emergency
  • Ensure that Daily Heli-Fuel checks are carried out by the HLO or designate

Required Skills and Experience

  • Valid UK Class 2 (Chief Mates) Certificate of Competency or equivalent
  • DP certificate if serving on DP units
  • Previous, extensive experience as a Barge Engineer on deep-water drilling vessel
  • Exposure to operations in areas such as Dynamic Positioning Officer/Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer on a drilling vessel including extensive Watch keeping
  • 18 years relative experience
  • Fire Team Leader
  • IWCF Well Control – Level 2
  • Nationality: Nigerian

Application Closing Date
22nd July 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.