Jobs at BOURBON Oil & Gas

Job Summary

• Provide vigilant, accurate, and disciplined CCTV monitoring of both BINL onshore facilities and company vessels alongside, at anchorage, underway, or deployed offshore, wherever authorized camera coverage is available.
• Recognize unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential security risks or breaches, and promptly alert the people able to intervene.
• Support the Deputy Security Manager’s investigations by locating, preserving, reviewing and securely handing over relevant CCTV footage and associated records.
• Produce objective observations and reliable event timelines, maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and traceability of the evidence.
• Report to the Deputy Security Manager and coordinate assigned monitoring personnel and shift activities. Apply approved security, safety, CCTV and information-handling procedures; distinguish live surveillance from delayed or recorded footage and report limitations in coverage.

Job Details

• Start-of-shift readiness and coverage: Receive the handover and confirm the current camera register, vessel/site identities, priority activities, open incidents and contacts.
• Check authorised login, display, recording status where visible, picture clarity, camera labels, timestamps, communications and known blind spots.
• Record unavailable feeds and confirm agreed alternative arrangements.
• Expected outcome: A documented readiness check every shift; coverage gaps and outstanding risks are understood before taking over.
• Disciplined live monitoring: Follow the approved risk-based scan sequence and monitoring intervals for both facilities and available vessel feeds.
• Give priority to access points, quaysides, transfers, fuel movements and other higher-risk activities.
• Use approved layouts, playback, and pan/tilt/zoom controls without losing priority coverage.
• Coordinate relief before leaving the monitoring position or undertaking an extended footage search.
• Expected outcome: Scheduled monitoring is maintained; workload or staffing limitations are reported and covered through agreed arrangements.
• Onshore security and safety observations: Identify suspicious access, tailgating, perimeter interference, unauthorised vehicles, unusual movements of stores/fuel, camera obstruction and aggression.
• Recognise visible hazards such as vehicle–pedestrian conflict, blocked emergency routes, unsafe lifting, fire/smoke, spills, unsafe work at height and missing task-specific PPE.
• Compare observed activity with known authorisations through the responsible contact.
• Expected outcome: Specific, location-based observations are escalated; appearance or assumptions alone are not treated as proof of misconduct.
• Vessel and offshore observations: Recognise suspicious approaches, unauthorised boarding, unusual access and interference with vessel equipment or cameras.
• Identify visible risks during embarkation, gangway use, personnel transfers, bunkering, lifting and mooring, including people near tensioned lines, exposed deck edges or suspended loads.
• Report suspected distress, fire, man overboard, or unsafe deck activity immediately to the Master/bridge.
• Expected outcome: Warnings identify the vessel, camera/location, observed hazard and event time, supporting prompt onboard assessment. 
• Stream delay, outage and image limitations: Distinguish live, delayed, frozen, replayed and disconnected feeds.
• Consider low light, glare, weather, occlusion, vessel motion and network delay when interpreting images. Verify suspected freezing using permitted checks; record last reliable image time.
• For lost offshore links, notify the responsible contact and seek confirmation of local recording or alternative checks through the approved route.
• Expected outcome: Unavailable images are never reported as confirmed safe conditions; limitations and substitute checks are recorded. 
• Alarm response and follow-through: Assess camera/analytics alarms using available views without delaying urgent notification.
• Give a concise factual warning, seek acknowledgement, and track the response. Continue relevant observation where possible, update responders and preserve the event.
• If the feed is delayed or recorded, state this clearly and ask the site/vessel to confirm the present condition.
• Expected outcome: Life-safety warnings take priority over administrative logging or exporting; unresolved urgent alerts are escalated

Requirements

• Higher Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline; a recognized vocational Diploma or higher qualification in Security Management, Information Technology, Electronics, Maritime Operations or a related discipline.
• A Bachelor's degree would be preferred in a relevant field of learning.
• At least five years of relevant security, surveillance or control-room experience, including at least two years of hands-on CCTV monitoring and footage retrieval, and one year coordinating shifts, handovers or assigned personnel. Periods may overlap.
• Documented CCTV/control-room operator training or an assessed equivalent covering systematic observation, alarm handling, video search, export and incident reporting. 
• Demonstrated capacity for sustained visual observation, accurate record-keeping, and clear communication during the assigned shift, assessed for the actual work with appropriate corrective aids or reasonable adjustments.

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Job Summary

• Ensure vessels are fully prepared and compliant for client deployment by coordinating the transportation of spare parts, operational materials, and document renewals, while conducting pre-deployment inspections and functionality checks on all navigational and operational equipment to maintain readiness, prevent delays, and meet client and marine standards.

Job Details

• To prepare vessels for client pre=hire inspection deployment including all materials, critical spare parts, engine oil, washing material requested by the crew which will enable the vessel work efficiently, this will be done a day to her deployment to enable her depart as schedule in the morning to avoid delay of vessel delivery to client. 
• To prepare vessels for various client deployment as per our standard and general Marine Standard. This include testing of all navigational and operations related equipment’s such as Radar,AIS,Charts plotters, VHF, GPS, Echo Sounder, computer, photocopying machine, internet system, cctv system and the usages of the inspection checklist for the rest items.     
• To prepare vessels for specific Ovid inspection and uploading the required documents for OVID website prior to the inspection either remote or physical inspection.
• To prepare and arrange quayside for inbound and vessels that required quayside space for maintenance, crew change including lifting and dry dock operation within Amadi base.
• To follow up purchasing department for materials meant for vessels either urgent or routine purchase
• To follow up with materials meant for operational vessels both inshore and offshore so as to sustain their sea endurance. 
• To prepare and arrange for proper client crew change at Amadi base in accordance to client requirements.
• To follow up with various departments and gather the required evident for any outstanding client pre-hire inspection finding/observation and other inspections close out for our vessels attached to any client. 
• To take inventory of all hand-pick materials kept onboard vessels for record purpose, such as publications, charts, camera, safe haven materials both wheelhouse and safe haven, night and day binoculars, portable VHF and emergency radios, parallel ruler and divider, ETC
• To oversee the affairs of operations coordination and operations logistics coordination.
• Daily vessels monitoring of the fleet, espcially when on transit and vessel daily calls/reporting.
• Ensure fleet charts are up to date.
• To able carryout remote CCTV review with support of the technical department.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification ((Minimum Diploma Level and COC) 
• 3-5 Years Experience in Maritime industry of which 3 years should have been spent at sea.
• Knowledge of training other captains to achieve the desired standard based on her experience of the surfer vessels to (26) series which is an added advantage for the operations. 
• Knows industry standard concerning best practices in marine industry, such as polution controls, application for rules of the road, usages of smulator 
• Knowledge of maintenance tools and methodologies and know-how to implement a maintenance plan. such as task assistance 
• Know-how to promote and lead HSE culture and awareness in his/her scope of responsibility.
• Know-how to analyze and manage incidents (reporting, event management, investigation, root cause analysis, closure & follow-up

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Job Summary

• Lead impartial security investigations into incidents, suspected unlawful acts, losses and serious threats affecting BINL personnel, operations and assets in Nigeria. Establish reliable facts, identify control failures and recommend actions that prevent recurrence.
• Support the Country Security Manager in protecting BINL offices, shore bases, jetties, warehouses, fuel installations, accommodation and land journeys, together with owned, operated, chartered and contracted vessels and the offshore facilities they serve, within BINL’s contractual responsibilities.
• In the absence of the Country Security Manager, assume responsibility for the security management activities Within the approved delegation. Provide continuity of advice to Masters, management and clients and perform Company Security Officer duties only when formally designated and qualified.
• Apply applicable Nigerian law, maritime security requirements, BINL and BOURBON procedures, contractual security arrangements and the security-related expectations of OCIMF’s Offshore Vessel Management and Self-Assessment programme (OVMSA).

Job Details

• Standing authority: Independently plan and lead assigned investigations within approved terms of reference, request relevant company records through authorised custodians, coordinate witnesses and specialists, preserve evidence and recommend corrective actions. Support routine security work as delegated while the Country Security Manager remains in post. 
• Acting authority: During the Country Security Manager’s absence, take responsibility for all section 5.B (below) activities. Record the acting period, reporting line, financial limits, pending cases and any CSO designation in a written handover. If absence is unexpected, apply the emergency escalation arrangements and obtain Managing Director confirmation as soon as practicable. 
• Decision limits: Exercise Stop Work Authority for an imminent threat and escalate promptly. Preserve the Master’s overriding authority and the offshore facility operator’s command arrangements. Do not independently approve spending beyond delegated limits, disciplinary sanctions, ransom arrangements or public statements. Refer suspected criminal offences through the approved legal and authority reporting process. 
• Case intake and investigation planning Register and risk-rank incidents, allegations, near misses and serious threats onshore, offshore and onboard vessels. Agree the scope, investigator independence, resources, evidence needs and reporting dates with the Country Security Manager or authorised case sponsor. Immediately escalate threats to life, serious crime or major operational exposure. Expected outcome: Each accepted case has a case number, accountable investigator, approved scope and target dates; urgent protection and reporting are not delayed.
• Evidence preservation and traceability Secure scenes when safe and authorised. Preserve logs, manifests, access records, CCTV, photographs, communications and relevant vessel or fuel data. Maintain an exhibit register and chain of custody recording collection, custody, transfers and access. Engage IT or forensic specialists for digital acquisition; retain originals and document any limitations. Expected outcome: Findings can be traced to protected evidence; evidence transfers and authorised access are recorded.
• Interviews and fair treatment Plan and conduct non-coercive interviews with witnesses and persons concerned, using interpreters where necessary. Record and confirm statements accurately, test conflicting accounts and allow relevant responses. Work with HR and Legal on employee rights, confidentiality, whistleblower protection and potential conflicts of interest. Expected outcome: Interview records are accurate, impartial and handled fairly; allegations are not presented as proven facts.
• Analysis and investigation reports Reconstruct events, corroborate evidence and distinguish immediate causes, underlying causes and failed controls. Assess theft, fraud, fuel diversion, access breaches, insider threats, intimidation, piracy and other unlawful acts within the approved remit. Report facts, evidence, findings, uncertainty, loss exposure and proportionate recommendations. Expected outcome: Reports meet agreed dates and support defensible decisions; extensions and unresolved evidence gaps are documented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in security management, Criminology, Law, Risk Management, Maritime Studies or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant security experience, including five years conducting or leading investigations and three years supervising personnel, investigations or security operations. Periods may overlap.
• Formal CSO cover requires written designation, verified competence, vessel/plan familiarisation and required notifications. Appointment as deputy does not itself appoint the individual as CSO, SSO or PFSO.
• ASIS Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or comparable assessed qualification; ISPS internal-auditor training