About this role
Marine Engineering Trainee
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) was established in 1954 by ports Act (Cap 155 of the law of the Federation of Nigeria - amended 1999) as an operating port with the responsibility of providing all port services. It was initially responsible for two major ports in Lagos and Port Harcourt, and in 1969 became responsible for all other ports.
Location: Cross River, Delta, Lagos, Rivers Job Field: Engineering / Technical, Shipping and Maritime The Marine Engineering Trainee position is suitable for candidates with relevant academic and technical backgrounds in marine engineering and nautical science.
Qualifications include: Applicants must possess a minimum of an OND in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering; candidates must possess a Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness; applicants are also required to possess the mandatory certificates applicable to the position; a West African Senior School Certificate Examination certificate or equivalent qualification is required; knowledge of ICT will be considered an added advantage. Age requirement: Applicants should be between 20 and 27 years of age. The position is classified under JSS 2 / GL 06. Marine engineering trainees will be entering a technical career area that is closely connected with vessel machinery, marine systems and port operations.