Jobs at Nlightin Limited

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.

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Key Responsibilities
Emergency Response Operations:

• Deploy containment booms, skimmers, sorbents, and other spill-response equipment.
• Assist in shoreline cleanup, vessel operations, and recovery activities.
• Support rapid mobilization during spill events, drills, and training exercises.
• Operate response vessels, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment (with training).

Equipment Handling & Readiness:

• Inspect, clean, and maintain spill-response equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with loading/unloading gear, staging materials, and preparing deployment sites.
• Report equipment issues or hazards to supervisors promptly.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and hazard assessments.
• Maintain awareness of site conditions and report unsafe situations immediately.

Field Support & Logistics:

• Support shoreline assessments, wildlife protection efforts, and waste management tasks.
• Assist with documentation, including activity logs, equipment usage, and cleanup records.
• Work collaboratively with team members, contractors, and government agencies.

Training & Preparedness:

• Participate in regular drills, certifications, and response-readiness training.
• Maintain knowledge of response techniques, equipment operation, and emergency protocols.
• Stay prepared for on-call or short-notice deployment.

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Key Responsibilities
Spill Response Operations:

• Assist with the deployment and retrieval of containment booms, skimmers, sorbents, and other response tools.
• Support shoreline cleanup, vessel operations, and recovery activities during spill events.
• Operate pumps, generators, pressure washers, and small boats (with training).
• Participate in emergency mobilizations, drills, and exercises.

Equipment Maintenance & Readiness:

• Clean, inspect, and maintain spill‑response equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as lubrication, hose replacement, and minor repairs.
• Assist with equipment staging, loading/unloading, and storage organization.
• Report equipment defects or hazards to supervisors.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in safety briefings, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain awareness of site conditions and immediately report unsafe situations.

Field Support & Logistics:

• Support waste handling, decontamination, and material management during operations.
• Assist with documentation such as activity logs, equipment usage records, and inspection forms.
• Work collaboratively with response teams, contractors, and regulatory personnel.

Training & Preparedness:

• Attend required training in spill response, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Participate in regular drills to maintain readiness and competency.
• Stay prepared for on‑call or short‑notice deployment.