Operations Manager at WTS Energy

Job Description

• A Lagos-based Operations Manager is sought to lead marine and offshore support vessel operations for an upstream oil and gas services organisation.
• The role centres on safe, compliant and efficient vessel performance, contract delivery and technical management across a varied offshore fleet.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of offshore support vessels, including PSVs, AHTSs, FSOs, crewboats and barges.
• Ensure vessels are managed in line with ISM and ISPS frameworks and that class and statutory requirements are met through effective liaison with classification societies and flag-state administrations.
• Manage vessel maintenance systems, plan and deliver statutory surveys and dry-dock projects, and drive reliable operational performance.
• Lead the administration of complex, high-value service contracts, coordinating with internal teams and clients to meet service commitments.
• Support technical ship management and vessel operations activities across the fleet.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in the upstream oil and gas or marine sector with At least 4 years in a technical ship management, vessel operations, or offshore support role
• Working knowledge of offshore support vessel types, including PSVs, AHTSs, FSOs, crewboats, and barges;
• Experience managing vessels under ISM/ISPS frameworks, coordinating with classification societies such as Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, or DNV
• Experience interfacing with flag-state administrations
• Track record of managing complex, high-value service contracts
• Strong understanding of vessel maintenance systems (PMS), class requirements, statutory surveys, dry-dock project management
• Based in Nigeria.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience operating within the Nigerian upstream oil and gas environment
• Familiarity with IOC client requirements (e.g. SPDC, TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil, NAPIMS/NUPRC)
• Sea-going experience or a maritime Certificate of Competency (CoC)
• Background as a ship’s engineer, superintendent, or technical manager
• Familiarity with marine software such as AMOS or Ship Manager.