Operations Lead - Oil Response at Nigeria LNG

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Incident Management:

• Lead field operations during oil spill incidents, ensuring effective containment, recovery, and cleanup.
• Serve in leadership roles within the Incident Command System (ICS), such as Operations

Section Chief or Branch Director:

• Coordinate multi‑agency response efforts, including government authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Make real‑time operational decisions based on safety, environmental impact, and tactical priorities.

Preparedness & Readiness:

• Develop and maintain operational readiness plans, deployment strategies, and response procedures.
• Conduct regular drills, exercises, and simulations to ensure team competency and equipment readiness.
• Evaluate response capabilities and recommend improvements to enhance operational performance.

Team Management & Training:

• Supervise response personnel, including responders, vessel crews, and contractors.
• Provide coaching and performance evaluations for operational staff.
• Identify training needs and coordinate technical and safety training programs.
• Oversee deployment, utilization, and demobilization of response equipment (booms, skimmers, vessels, pumps, etc.).
• Work closely with maintenance and logistics teams to ensure assets are available and operational.
• Manage resource allocation during incidents, including personnel, equipment, and support services.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international spill‑response standards (e.g., OPRC, IMO, OSCP).

Planning, Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare operational plans, situation reports, and post‑incident evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of response activities, resource usage, and operational decisions.
• Contribute to regulatory audits, client reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, port authorities, and community representatives.
• Participate in planning meetings, briefings, and debriefings.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, workshops, and technical committees.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Marine Operations, Engineering,
• Emergency Management, or related field.
• ICS training or equivalent emergency‑response certification (preferred).
• CNA Class-B Certificate is an advantage.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in oil spill response, maritime operations, emergency management, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience in field operations or incident management.
• Experience working with OSROs, oil & gas companies, or regulatory agencies is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of spill‑response tactics, equipment, and environmental protection principles.
• Proficiency with ICS structure, emergency‑response planning, and operational command.
• Ability to interpret technical data, weather conditions, and operational risk factors.
• Familiarity with marine operations, vessel deployment, and logistics coordination. Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of situational awareness and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work in dynamic, high‑stress environments.