Planning & Manning Officer at WTS Energy

Job description

• The appointee will assist in maximizing the utilization of Company`s seafarers to ensure statutory safe manning levels, relief planning and overall co-ordination of logistics for implementing all Crew Changes.

The services will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships and ensure all stakeholders’ interests are met whilst ensuring that the vessels are adequately manned in line with Flag state requirements.
• Implement Crew Changes and ensure adherence to uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures for seafarers
• Assist in the development and implementation of Company`s policies and procedures and provision of professional advice and guidance to appropriate line managers and seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues.
• Investigate, recommend and implement strategies for improved performance and increased Officers’ availability for sea service.
• Undertake ship and college visits to Nigerian Officers on board/colleges and respond to issues/concern raised by Officers/Cadets, while counselling them with view to creating a harmonious working environment.
• Support the Crew Manager in the provision of effective oversight manning activities for third party Manning Agents contracted by BGT Fleet Managers for provision of Nigerian Ratings Manpower services for BGT Ships.
• Relieves the Crew Manager in his absence and represents Company in appropriate meetings in furtherance of Shipboard Personnel and crewing matters as directed.
• Prepare Management Report on Utilization of Nigerian Officers and Cadets.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) University degree in Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Not be more than 35 years by December 2015.
• Have 5 years post graduate experience, out of which 3 years should have been spent as an Officer in a HR function in a reputable organization. Experience in the Maritime Industry will be an added advantage
• Have knowledge of shipping operations in the maritime industry
• Be good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office suite