About this role
Offshore Marine Engineer at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)
International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Offshore Marine Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Key Responsibilities
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Support and monitor marine operations at the Bonga North offshore worksite outside the 5,000-metre exclusion zone, coordinating with Bonga Marine for activities within the zone.
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Observe and report on vessel positioning, approaches, manoeuvring and station-keeping for project vessels.
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Carry out vessel inspections and marine assurance / compliance checks as directed, documenting observations, deficiencies and required follow-up actions.
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Check vessel activities against approved marine plans, procedures, risk assessments and relevant client requirements.
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Monitor vessel-to-vessel bunkering operations and confirm that required operational, environmental and safety controls are followed.
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Promptly report unsafe conditions, deviations, incidents and near misses; support the implementation of stop-work requirements when necessary.
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Provide timely and factual updates to the Marine Operations Centre (MOC), Offshore Construction Team (OCT) Lead and relevant marine personnel.
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Liaise professionally with vessel masters, offshore operations personnel and other project stakeholders on day-to-day marine matters.
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Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, daily reports and other marine assurance documentation.
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Support offshore emergency preparedness, HSE initiatives and continuous improvement of marine procedures and practices.
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Job Qualifications & Requirements
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Education and Certification: A minimum of Master Class 1 or Chief Engineer Class 1 Foreign Going Certificate of Competency is preferred. Candidates holding a Class 2 Deck or Engineer Certificate of Competency (Unlimited) may also be considered, subject to the client’s assessment and role requirements.
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Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ sea-going experience, including at least 5 years at management level on offshore vessels. Demonstrated experience in offshore marine supervision, vessel assurance and logistics / deep-water oil and gas operations is required.
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Valid offshore survival certification (e.g., TBOSIET) and a current Fitness to Work / medical certificate.
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Relevant HSE certifications and other marine/offshore qualifications required for the assignment.
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Experience with Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessel operations is an advantage and may be required depending on vessel assignment.
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Ability to work offshore on a rotational / back-to-back schedule and comply with client offshore procedures.
Key Competencies:
- Marine engineering and offshore vessel operations.
- Vessel monitoring, inspections and assurance.
- Marine safety, risk assessment and HSE compliance.
- Vessel positioning and station-keeping awareness.
- Bunkering operations monitoring.
- Operational reporting and documentation.
- Communication, teamwork and stakeholder coordination.
- Problem-solving, attention to detail and safety awareness.
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2026.