Job offer: Head of Operations


Announced
01/10/20247 days ago
Job Status
Full Time
Job Type
Employee
Expiration Date
30/12/2024 83 days left
Job Category
Job Location
Job Title
Head of Operations
Job Presentation
    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.

How to Apply

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JOB BY
Adexen
Allied House 227 Ikorodu Road, Town Planning Ilupeju, Lagos
  0808 623 3765, 0812 073 0748

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