Marine Officer at Shell Petroleum Development Company

The job requires a dynamic, self-motivated person who enjoys a challenge and wishes to hold a key position in an exciting development in the offshore oil industry in Nigeria.

Prime responsibility will be to assist and understudy the Marine Supervisor in all aspects of their work. This includes cargo loading and ballasting, including all aspects of stability and strength calculations, cargo sampling, offload hose maintenance and general shipboard duties.

To assist with marine and tanker system operations, air and supply boat logistics on, off and to the installation to ensure that activities in support of operations can be conducted in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.

What’s the role?

Key accountabilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of the Safety Case and the implementation of the Safety Management System on the installation
• Carry out loading, storage, transfer and discharge of crude oil in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist in the production of detailed loading/discharge plans maintaining the vessel’s stability within acceptable limits at all times
• Carry out the loading, transfer and discharge of ballast water in a safe and efficient manner. And utilise the ballast systems to ensure the installation at all times meets the stability criteria
• Manage the slop tanks, including clean water overboard discharge, in accordance with the installation operating procedures.
• Use of inert gas generator to maintain a safe and positive pressure regime in the cargo spaces at all times
• Assist in preparing cargo, ballast, and slop oil tanks for entry and subsequent return to service when required. To include all isolation and cleaning requirements.
• First line maintenance on all ancillary equipment
• .Ensure the Single Point Mooring Buoy and associated equipment is available at all times for crude oil export.
• Act as Permit to Work “Area Authority” for all marine systems, cranes, lifeboats and escape system facilities, cargo handling and tank management systems.
• Act as nominated deputy for the Asset Operator under the permit to work system
• Ensure that all relevant safety equipment and systems are maintained in an operable condition
• Assist the Marine Supervisor in controlling marine activity to ensure that standby vessels conform to installation operational safety requirements, anchoring/survey/diving operations in the vicinity of the installation are conducted safely, and bulk and general transfers to and from the installation are also performed safely
• Ensure correct operation and set up of the radar and GMDSS unit.
• Ensure the safe and time bound delivery of range of duties relating to the terminal marine assets and supply vessels and ensuring the terminal is proactive and innovative and continually improving its practices
• Assist the Marine Supervisor in liaising with Immigration, the government oil & gas regulators (NMDPRA & NUPRC) and other government representatives (e.g. NNPC) involved in oil lifting in the Bonga FPSO
• Assist Marine Supervisor in security matters, relief Port Facility Security officer as required
• Relief Marine Supervisor as required.

What we need from you?

• Hold a valid Chief Mate unlimited, II/2, CoC with tanker endorsement. A valid OOW unlimited, II/1, CoC may be considered if you have up to 10 years experience in the maritime industry with at least 5 years in FPSOs/FSOs
• A minimum of 36 months seagoing service on tankers and at least 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
• Hold a valid GMDSS certificate A working knowledge of Terminal working practices is required as well as a good knowledge on cargo loading and vessel stability, including the use of associated safety systems
• Previous experience in FPSO/FSO Operations will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with submerged FRAMO pumping systems and inert gas systems would be a definite advantage.
• Experience in Tanker is a must

Skills & Knowledge:  

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to learn quickly. Must be prepared to train and become qualified to undertake the duties of a Permit Signatory and System Auditor.
• Basic knowledge on tanker operation and terminology
• Basic Knowledge of the best industry standards and requirements for FPSO s operations and terminal marine assets e.g., OCIMF, SIGTTO, ICS, PIANC, etc.
• Ability to organise and plan work effectively, lead and manage others
• Good Knowledge on the ways to reduce demurrage cost and oil loss claims
• Importance of product quality in the loading process and the Product Quality Early Warning System process
• Understanding procedures relating to oil accounts in the work process
• Understanding and applying process isolation standards and Permit to Work system. Experience as a Confined Space Safety Assessor and Authorised Gas Safety Tester will be an advantage