Marine Planner at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Job Summary

• The Marine Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimising maintenance planning activities across FPSO marine, hull, and topside systems. This role requires strong technical marine knowledge, understanding of classification requirements (Bureau Veritas – BV), and the ability to support maintenance execution and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience from a Marine Engineer Officer or Chief Engineer Officer background, ensuring robust technical oversight and alignment with offshore operational standards.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Marine & Technical Expertise

• Provide technical oversight and guidance on FPSO marine systems, leveraging experience as a Marine Engineer Officer or Marine Chief Engineer Officer.
• Support troubleshooting activities remotely when required, ensuring the maintenance team receives meaningful technical input.

Maintenance Planning

• Develop, implement, and optimize maintenance strategies for FPSO marine, hull, and topside systems.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules using CMMS tools (SAP), ensuring accurate work order preparation and follow‑up.
• Review, validate, and approve work orders and maintenance documentation for quality and technical compliance.

Class & Regulatory Compliance (BV)

• Lead and coordinate marine certification processes with Bureau Veritas (BV), ensuring full compliance with class rules and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise effectively with BV surveyors, marine teams, and contractors to plan and execute certification activities.
• Track certification cycles and ensure timely preparation and submission of required deliverables.
• Align maintenance and inspection activities with BV survey timelines to maintain FPSO readiness and integrity.

Contractor & Inspection Coordination

• Collaborate with third‑party contractors for inspections such as:

1. Underwater hull surveys
2. Lifting gear inspection
3. Lifeboat inspection and testing

• Ensure all inspection findings are captured, addressed, and integrated into maintenance planning workflows.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability, schedule compliance, downtime, and integrity performance.
• Support operational audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to team development by sharing technical knowledge and supporting training activities.

Job Location:

Onshore resident, Lagos

Requirements

• Experience as Marine Engineer Officer or Marine Chief Engineer Officer strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in offshore, FPSO, or marine engineering environments.
• Strong technical understanding of FPSO marine, hull, and topside systems.
• Proven experience with maintenance planning tools (SAP experience is an advantage).
• Familiarity with classification societies, preferably BV, and certification workflows.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear technical guidance and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to drive maintenance performance and uphold safety and compliance standards.
• Fluent in English.