Marine Competency Assurance Manager Offshore in an International Oil & Gas Operator Company

Location: Africa: Nigeria
Reference: 28437
Reports To: Operations Manager.

Job Objective:
To ensure competent offshore crew in line with established industry and company standard.

Liases With:
Fleet Superintendent, Technical Superintendent and Human Resources

Responsible For:

•     Ensure that the competence assurance program is positively communicated to the fleet and conduct the assessment process in a constructive and encouraging manner Ensure that competence assessments are completed in line with company policy and the project plan Conduct any required on-the-job training in order to successfully reassess candidates and ensure they are fully competent.
•     Identify all potential risks to the success of the competence assurance program and develop/implement effective mitigation plans.
•     Manage external training consultants and vendors Actively support in recruitment of new employees, specifically competencies in interviews and reviewing relevant certifications.
•     Follow up cadet training program whilst on board for sea service. Identify and deal with maritime institutions where to train cadets for COC certification Make a succession Plan for officer in line with local content need

Authorised To:
Implement training program for deck officers and deck crew Determine type of training required for deck officer and crew based on assessment reports Engage training instituties on behalf of company

Requirements:

•     STCW Certificate of Competency in the capacity of Master.
•     Assessor Qualification" or L&D 9Di or 9D Qualification.
•     Minimum of 5 years' experience as Master.
•     Minimum of 2 years' experience as Competence Assessor (which can include time spent as Assessor while working in the role of Master).

Experience and Job Specific Skills

•     Excellent Knowledge of offshore support vessels on Anchor handling, DP Operation and ASD.
•     Exposure to offshore construction and installation projects Self-motivated with strong leadership skills.
•     Good communication skills and report writing ability. Computer literate with the ability to use most Microsoft packages.
•     Good oral and written English capability Class Flag, IMO rules and regulations ISM code, rules and regulations. IMCA rules and regulations.
•     Also have a working experience in the following AHST - AHT - PSV Ocean going tugs Derrick construction barge offshore Heavy lift.
•     Geared multipurpose vessels Offshore projects