Jobs at Alkanes-Diaplous Limited

Main Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning and Execution:

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance schedules for all vessels and onboard equipment.
• Coordinate routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Liaise with captains, chief engineers, and technical teams for planning dry dockings, overhauls, and repairs.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks in line with class and flag state requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, and maritime regulations.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of technical issues onboard.
• Manage the process of equipment repair, servicing, and return.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers and shipyards for outsourced maintenance activities, and recommend or select the most suitable provider to minimize failure risk.

Budgeting and Resource Control:

• Assist in preparing and managing the maintenance budget, including dry-docking and capital expenditure.
• Monitor actual 3rd l spending against forecasts and ensure cost efficiency in maintenance operations.
• Monitor spare parts and consumables inventory; raise purchase requests as needed.
• Review and approve requisitions for spare parts, consumables, and technical services.
• Negotiate with suppliers, shipyards, and contractors to ensure cost-effective procurement and quality service delivery.

Technical Oversight and Supervision:

• Supervise the technical condition of engines, propulsion systems, generators, navigation, communication, and safety equipment.
• Ensure adherence to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and best engineering practices.
• Conduct regular inspections of vessels to assess maintenance needs and operational readiness.
• Monitor fuel, lube oil, and spare parts consumption, initiating corrective actions to minimize wastage and downtime.
• Request for tools, hardware and software, and manpower, required to develop and improve in-house capabilities of key maintenance activities.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all vessels meet regulatory requirements, including those from NIMASA, Class, Flag, ISM, and ISPS codes.
• Implement and enforce safety and environmental policies related to technical operations.
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections conducted by regulatory bodies or clients.

Team Coordination and Supervision:

• Lead and supervise the technical crew and shore-based maintenance personnel.
• Conduct performance appraisals, training, and competency development for engineering staff.
• Foster collaboration with the operations and logistics teams to align maintenance schedules with operational plans.
• Develop an action plan or schedule for every emergency / unplanned maintenance, follow up with all stakeholders including management, crew and vendors to ensure timely and quality maintenance event.
• Initiate, set, and enforce various maintenance KPI’s and perform bi-annual presentation to management to set future goals and monitor efficiency and compliance within the maintenance function.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular reports on vessel maintenance status, downtime, performance metrics, and incidents.
• Maintain up-to-date technical files, maintenance logs, and certification records.
• Recommend technical upgrades and improvement initiatives in conjunction with equipment OEM to enhance vessel efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical management field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in vessel maintenance or engineering management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with offshore support or security escort vessels preferred.
• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, and onboard safety equipment.
• Familiarity with NIMASA, IMO, and Class regulations.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software, and Microsoft office packages
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

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Main Responsibilities

• Improving the market position, locating, developing, defining, and closing business contracts.
• Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of the company’s business development, market penetration strategies, and plans for enhancing business growth.
• Responsible for the design/implementation of strategies to get the Company registered and sustained with International Oil Companies as Vendors and Contractors.
• Develop business dealings from DPR Permits to NIPEX product codes documentation and source for jobs.
• Proactively develop and nurture cordial relationships with all the Government Regulatory agencies (NUIMS/NAPIMS, NUPRC, NIMASA, NCDMB etc.).
• Responsible for coordinating strategic planning and business development functions of the company in areas where we already have DPR Permits including Marine Vessel Supply & Operations, Offshore Operations Support Services among others, and new business prospect areas.
• Lead negotiations and close deals to secure profitable contracts.
• Responsible for liaising with International Oil Companies and Major Oil Companies in identifying and executing profitable business opportunities.
• Prepare all documentation necessary for requests for proposals (RFPs), Expression of Interest (EOI), and Invitation to Tender (ITT).
• Gathering new intelligence and providing updates on upcoming and ongoing key projects in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, identifying emerging market opportunities, and analyzing industry trends.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities and strategies for partnership
• Oversee business development projects from inception to completion.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• All other functions as assigned by the Managing Director from time to time

Requirements

• Minimum Educational Qualification: First Degree.
• 6 – 8 years of experience in business development, in upstream oil and gas
• Strong Financial and Analytical skills
• Computer Literate (Knowledge of Microsoft suites and other related software)
• Project Management certification and Experience is an advantage.

Essentials:

• Strong relationship with Key personnel working with IOC’s & NOC’s.
• Strong relationship with key personnel; working in NEPL, NUIMS/NAPIMS, NIPEX, NUPRC, and NCDMB.
• Must have experience working in the upstream oil service sector
• Must have adequate experience in a company with a similar business
• Ability to source jobs, with verifiable track records of jobs initiated, won, and completed, understanding the workings of the industry and key markets
• Have great business relationships with IOCs and servicing companies
• Time management and planning skills.