Marine Operations Manager at Arion Energy Services

The Role:

As the Marine Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing company’s marine & offshore support division.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the various contracts & projects in the company’s marine & offshore support services division
• Provide business development support to your division by sourcing and giving leads on potential clients
• Develop and manage relationship with key players and relevant bodies in the industry and monitor regulatory developments, ensuring compliance always
• Manage contractual relationship with clients by ensuring services are delivered within the contracts & agreements terms
• Manage vendor and service provider contracts & relationship and ensure company’s interest is always protected
• Provide technical support for the recruitment of seafarers
• Oversee relationship with unions and communities within the areas of operation, to safeguard the company’s operations
• Oversee the implementation of company’s QHSSE policies and procedures within the division, always maintaining compliance
• Prepare departmental budgets
• Prepare periodic reports of activities to management

What we are looking for in you:

• Analytical – ability to collate, analyze and interpret operational information for effective decision making
• Proactive – you are not always reactive, but rather you take initiative, anticipate problems and offer solutions.
• Negotiation skills – you should possess good negotiation skills when confronted with new clients and vendors.
• Confident & Self-Control – you know your capabilities and competencies; you are not afraid to stand your ground and defend your position; you are great at maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
• Integrity — you are honest, uncompromising, principled, and ethical.
• Attention to Detail — you are always careful about detail and thorough in completing assignments.
• Dependability — you are reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Leadership — you are not only willing to lead, take charge, offer opinions and direction, but you also respect others’ opinions and listen to suggestions.

Your Qualifications & Experience:

We expect you to have all or most of the following:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience post NYSC, with at least 4 years on a related supervisory role.
• Minimum of a Degree/HND or tertiary education qualification in Marine related discipline.
• Practical hands-on experience in the field and good understanding of relevant industry practices, codes and standards
• Must have good knowledge of SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, STCW, MLC 2006 and similar IMO regulations and codes
• Good understanding of offshore support vessel operations, STS operations, terminal operations and ship agency procedures
• Excellent knowledge of both international and local maritime legislations, specifically as it relates to NIMASA, Port and Flag State Control, and Classification Society roles in vessel operations
• Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to prepare and deliver presentations is essential
• Ability to prepare reports and proposal is important for this role
• The position requires intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of MS office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint