SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (SHIP/SHORE COMPATIBILITY) at LNG

The appointee will be required to initiate, develop and maintain processes to ensure that ship / terminal technical compatibility studies are conducted for all NLNG project vessels calling at Bonny Terminal to confirm vessel’s compatibility with terminal for ensuring safe and efficient port operations. The appointee will report functionally and administratively to the Head, Shipping Quality Assurance.

The Duties

• Conduct ship/ shore technical compatibility assessment on all vessels to be chartered by NLNG to ensure that they can safely enter, load or discharge at nominated NLNG trading terminals.
• Develop, maintains and reviews compatibility criteria taking into account development and changes on vessels and ports used by NLNG
• Promote best ship/shore practice for ensuring the security of moored vessels in all weather conditions and compliance with industry guidelines (OCIMF MEG).
• Participate in the investigation of all mooring incidents involving NLNG chartered vessels in Bonny or any of the discharge ports.
• Maintain NLNG Bonny terminal SIGTTO portal to revise and communicate changes and development at bonny terminal.
• Act as focal point for all compatibility enquiries from ship owners and managers interested in the compatibility of their ships with Bonny Terminal.
• Participate in inspection of NLNG chartered vessels, assist ship masters during Oil Major, Port State Control and other third party inspections of NLNG chartered vessels.
• Participate in business review of owners / managers of tankers and coastal vessels chartered by NLNG

The Person

• Possess a Class 1 (Deck officer or Engine) certificate of competency
• Have a minimum of 8 years sea-going experience on tankers, of which 2 years actual sea service must have been served in a senior position.
• Accreditation as an OCIMF Cat 1 SIRE Inspector will be an added advantage.
• Not be more than 40 years old as at 31st December, 2014.