Adexen was mandated by a multinational maritime organization to recruit an experienced Head of Operations for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Port Harcourt.
Responsibilities
To function as Head of the Operations team reporting to the Fleet Manager and supporting the Fleet Manager in his duties as Functional head for the Operation of the vessels and Training Centre with Referent Pilots.
Assisting to ensure vessel operations meet client’s expectations as per contract deployment form.
Direct Line supervision for the Operations managers on a day-to-day operations management during periods of absence of the Fleet Manager
Direct Line Supervision of the Senior Referent Pilot and Referent Pilot/s
For assisting to ensure that all vessels are operated in a cost-effective manner
Assist in the preparation of budgets and ensure budget follow-up and cost monitoring
Supporting the Fleet Manager in his role as single point accountability for his dedicated vessels vis-à-vis the SBUM, Contract Managers
Regularly interface with the Quality, HSE, Procurement, and Technical Departments for services required by FCB operations.
Interface with the Crew Manager for crew planning.
Ensure Crew Matrix is in line with client and Flag state requirements
Assisting in the supervision of the Technical Department through the Technical Manager as directed by the Fleet Manager.
Supporting, establishing and coordinating the Backup fleet operationally to allow for proper maintenance and effective Dry Docking of the fleet
Monitoring group Quality and HSE policy implementation for Vessel operations and reporting variances with recommended action plans.
Support incident investigations
Perform regular visits on board including both checks and promotion of the HSE culture
Ensure there are proper procedures in place to cover relevant segments of the fleet
Support the adequate provision of vessels to meet client’s demands
To Ensure management of preventive and corrective maintenance as well as validating procurement requests, inspections and oversight over the stores
Desired Skills and Experience
A Master’s degree in Marine Transport, Maritime Management or equivalent working experience or any other related discipline.
Master of Business Administration will be an asset
Lead Auditor Training for Quality Management Systems incorporating the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM and ISO 9002) will be an added advantage.
Leadership competencies, able to manage a team while being a team player
In-depth knowledge of Fleet Management IT systems
A good command of written and spoken English.
Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure
A strong motivation to work in a challenging and dynamic environment in the Maritime Industry
Good Knowledge of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) setting, monitoring and tracking
Good interpersonal skills
Good Quality Control Skills
Good and vast knowledge of Safety Management and Regulatory Compliance, International Safety Management (ISM) and International Standards Organization (ISO) Codes - Monitoring and Auditing
Good Knowledge of Environmental Awareness and Auditing
A minimum of 10 years in a core Operations role with full exposure to all facets of Vessel Management is required.
Must have worked on-board an OSV or a Surfer vessel
Extensive familiarity and experience within the Marine industry is required.
Permanent contract
This will be an office-based position with occasional offshore visitation
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
