Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marine Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all cargo operations are conducted safely and efficiently according to the TIB and SOPM.
• Verify that all cargo handling systems are operating as intended to uphold the terminal’s safety and integrity.
• Oversee the detailed storage and discharge of crude to the shuttle tankers.
• Check the readiness of loading equipment and emergency response tools (oil spill kit, fire extinguishers, medical first aid kit) at the jetty manifold prior to the arrival of shuttle tankers.
• Ensure loading hoses are properly secure after every loading operation.
• Act as the Permit to Work “Area Authority” for marine systems, cargo handling, and tank management systems.
• Ensure all relevant marine safety equipment and systems are kept in an operable condition.
• Manage the functioning and correct setting of all working channels of all marine radio communication equipment during cargo loading .
• Coordinate the offtake operation in collaboration with the SOKU Operation Team.
• Maintain the operational readiness of the Conventional mooring buoy pre and post offtakes.
• Inspect, test, and support the change out of the offtake hoses and Mooring hawsers lines according to SPDC requirements.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the Safety Case and implementation of the Safety Management System/SEAM standard on the terminal.
• Assist the SOKU PUM in liaising with government oil & gas regulators (NMDPRA & NUPRC) and other government representatives (e.g. NNPC, Surveyors) involve in oil lifting at the terminal.

Qualifications

• Hold A valid deck officer OOW unlimited CoC with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry with at least 3 years working on a tanker.

Work Experience:

• A working knowledge of Terminal working practices is required as well as a good knowledge on cargo loading and communication, including the use of associated safety systems.
• Previous experience in the Management of crude loading and discharging operation on a shuttle tanker will be advantage

Professional Certifications:

• STCW95 officer of the Watch certificate with tanker endorsement and/or relevant degree in marine related discipline.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Basic knowledge on tanker operation and terminology
• Basic Knowledge of the best industry standards and requirements for tankers operations and terminal marine assets e.g., OCIMF, SIGTTO, ICS, PIANC, etc.
• Ability to organise and plan work effectively, lead and manage others.
• Good Knowledge on the ways to reduce demurrage cost and oil loss claims.
• Understanding procedures relating to oil accounts in the work process.

Soft Skills:

• Strong listening skills, respect, and values opinions of others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• Good Teamwork and leadership
• Self-manage and motivated, with minimum supervision
• Trustworthy and professional with a mature attitude.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.