About this role
Marine Superintendent at WTS Energy
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate Experience: 10 years Location: Rivers City: Port Harcourt Job Field: Shipping and Maritime
Job Summary
- The Marine Superintendent ensures that vessels continue to meet the standards and criteria required by Clients, Class and Statutory regulations.
- This role assists with training and evaluation of marine personnel, supports new project development, and interfaces with customers as required.
- Reporting directly to the GM Marine Operations, the Superintendent produces weekly Operations Reports and oversees navigational safety, vessel operations, security operations, and community relations.
- Experience with AHTS, MPSV, SCV
- Hands on with DP systems
- DO NOT NEED Tanker or Cargo Experience
- Experience working with multiple fleet of vessels
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain navigational policies, procedures, and compliance trackers to ensure safe and statutorily compliant navigation.
- Create and update recruitment criteria and performance appraisal guidelines for deck officers, aligning with flag state and industry requirements.
- Ensure availability of navigational information and provide navigational assistance to Captains offshore.
- Conduct documented familiarisation of navigational and deck equipment for new deck officers.
- Monitor vessel class status and ensure compliance with IMO, class, flag, and ISM requirements.
- Oversee vessel operations, including compliance with client directives, daily report accuracy, and timely submission of monthly reports.
- Manage security operations, including GSF deployment, escort duties, and port call management.
- Act as an interface on community issues and develop strategies to maintain cordial relationships with host communities.
Requirements
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Required:
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Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering, Geography, or Nautical Sciences.
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Certificate of Competency (CoC) minimum of Master Unlimited.
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Minimum 10 years of sea-time experience as a Master.
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Extensive knowledge of the marine, tugboat, oil transportation, and shipping industry.
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Knowledge of vessel maintenance systems and equipment.
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Ability to make decisions and give directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive communications.
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Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
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Ability to work effectively with office staff and vessel crew members.
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Ability to develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
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Physically fit to board vessels, barges, and tugs at sea and in port.
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Willingness to travel to out ports.
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Preferred:
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Experience with ISM and SMS review processes.
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Familiarity with AIS, eFMS, and other vessel monitoring systems.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health and wellbeing coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team culture within a dynamic marine operations environment.
- Exposure to diverse marine operations and projects.
- Flexible working arrangements where applicable.