Jobs at Horkey International Services Limited

Job Description

• The Planning Engineer (Civil) will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure civil construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and within approved timelines and budgets.
• The role involves project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, resource planning, and reporting while coordinating closely with project managers, construction teams, engineers, and clients to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project execution schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project baselines, and project execution plans.
• Develop short-term and long-term construction schedules for civil works.
• Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against approved schedules.
• Identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective and recovery actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure schedule integration.
• Monitor project milestones and critical paths to minimize delays.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assist in resource planning, manpower forecasting, and equipment utilization.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning updates.
• Evaluate the impact of change orders and variations on project schedules.
• Maintain project planning documentation and historical records.
• Support project close-out activities and preparation of final project reports.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering.
• COREN registration is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is desirable.
• Professional certification in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Required Skills:
Technical Skills:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• Microsoft Project
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Resource planning and leveling
• Progress measurement and reporting
• Schedule risk analysis
• Project controls
• Cost and schedule integration
• Civil construction planning
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Data analysis and reporting

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Decision-making ability
• Team collaboration
• Leadership potential
• Ability to work under pressure
• High level of integrity and accountability.

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Job Description

• The Marine Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and technical management of marine vessels, dredgers, barges, tugboats, and associated marine equipment used in construction, dredging, and offshore operations.
• The role ensures that all marine assets are maintained in a safe, efficient, and seaworthy condition while complying with statutory regulations, classification society requirements, and company HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the maintenance and repair of marine vessels and equipment.
• Ensure the efficient operation of propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, pumps, hydraulic systems, and marine mechanical equipment.
• Monitor vessel performance and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for marine assets.
• Conduct routine inspections of engines, machinery, and onboard systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and engineering faults on marine vessels.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and classification society requirements.
• Coordinate dry-docking activities, vessel repairs, and equipment overhauls.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with vessel masters, marine crews, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Support procurement of marine spare parts and engineering materials.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support during marine construction, dredging, and offshore operations.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new marine equipment and vessels.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng.) Marine Engineering
• COREN registration is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) or other relevant professional bodies is required.
• Marine engineering certification, STCW certification, or relevant marine competency certificates are added advantages.

Experience:

•  5–10 years relevant experience in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, dredging, offshore support, or marine construction.
• Proven experience working with dredgers, tugboats, barges, offshore support vessels, or similar marine equipment.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, dry-docking, and marine equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with marine engineering standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working on oil & gas, marine infrastructure, dredging, or EPC projects is an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Physically fit and medically certified for offshore and marine operations.
• Willingness to work offshore, onboard vessels, and at remote project locations.
• Strong knowledge of NIMASA, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other applicable maritime regulations.
• Ability to interpret marine engineering drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Good report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Valid offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET, Medical Certificate) are an added advantage for offshore assignments.
• Strong understanding of marine HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Commitment to operational excellence, asset reliability, and continuous professional development.

Required Skills
Technical Skills:

• Marine engineering and vessel maintenance
• Marine propulsion systems
• Diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Marine mechanical systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Marine equipment inspection and testing
• Dry-docking and vessel repair coordination
• Marine safety regulations and compliance
• Marine asset management
• Technical report writing
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) knowledge is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.