Deputy Designated Person, Ashore

Job title: Deputy Designated Person, Ashore

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Designated Person, Ashore

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Company's Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, Flag State, Class, and other applicable maritime regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in internal and external audits, vessel inspections, emergency drills, and management reviews.
• Investigate incidents, non-conformities, and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor vessel safety, quality, environmental, and operational performance, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support risk assessments, emergency preparedness, permit-to-work compliance, and safety initiatives across the fleet.
• Coordinate responses to marine incidents and provide shore-based support during emergencies.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely communication and implementation across the organization.
• Assess crew compliance with safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and company management systems, providing guidance where required.
• Prepare reports, maintain HSEQ documentation, and present performance updates to management.
• Act as the alternate Designated Person Ashore (DPA), providing direct support to vessel operations and ensuring effective communication between ship and shore.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in a Maritime related course
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience on a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of the Maritime industry is an advantage.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards guiding the maritime industry is a plus
• Knowledge of inspections, audits
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Good commercial awareness of the shipping industry and the operations of a vessel

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.