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Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Technical Superintendent is to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of vessels under their supervision. To oversee the technical aspects of vessel maintenance, repair, and performance, inspections and docking, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The Technical Superintendent will work closely with shipyards, contractors, and internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and supervise dry docking projects. 

Vessel Maintenance and Repairs:

• Develop and implement planned maintenance programs for vessels to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise all maintenance and repair activities, including dry-docking, engine overhauls, and equipment replacements.
• Monitor vessel performance and address any technical issues or deficiencies promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with classification society and flag state requirements.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage the technical department’s budget, ensuring effective utilization of resources and cost control.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions for spare parts, equipment, and services, adhering to the allocated budget.
• Evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts to obtain competitive pricing and high-quality products or services.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated with relevant maritime regulations, industry guidelines, and class society requirements.
• Ensure vessels under supervision meet all statutory and regulatory compliance standards.
• Collaborate with the safety and quality departments to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote safety and environmental stewardship.

Crew Training and Performance:

• Provide technical guidance and support to the vessel’s crew and ensure they receive appropriate training on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Monitor and evaluate crew performance, identifying training needs and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Promote a safety-conscious culture among the crew and encourage adherence to company policies and industry best practices.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of vessel maintenance, repairs, and equipment inventory.
• Prepare technical reports, including dry-dock specifications, repair progress reports, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including classification societies, flag states, and port authorities, to address technical documentation and certification requirements.

Emergency Response:

• Provide technical support and guidance during vessel emergencies, such as incidents, accidents, or machinery failures.
• Participate in incident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend preventive measures to mitigate future risks.

Vendor Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure prompt and reliable support for technical requirements.
• Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and monitor service level agreements to ensure optimal service delivery

Vessel Dry Docking 

• Develop comprehensive dry-docking plans in collaboration with shipyards, considering vessel-specific requirements, maintenance history, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare the scope of work, including required repairs, equipment replacements, and inspections during dry docking.
• Identify and procure necessary materials, spare parts, and specialized services for the dry docking project.
• Ensure all necessary permits, documentation, and certifications are obtained prior to the dry docking.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of a wide range of Platform or offshore supply vessels, Dynamic positioning systems, logistic vessels, and Fast crew boats
• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent, preferably. Also goo to have some experience in dry docking projects.
• Minimum of 5 years sea going experience as Chief Engineer
• HND/1st Degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering. Master’s degree is highly desired.
• Class 1 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (STCW95)
• DP Maintenance Certificate

Salary : N15m – 25m Annual Gross

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Job Purpose

• The Group BD & Corporate Affairs Manager is a creative and innovative partner responsible for creating and executing competitive business strategies, leveraging systemic understanding of regulatory and clients operations, structures and relations to identify early stage opportunities.
• The role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the group’s corporate brand and reputation, supporting government and media relations, issues and crisis management, and the production of key marketing and communications materials.

Business Development

• Develop new and maintain existing business partnerships: Managing existing business partnerships and refining current partnership models.
• Identify and build new business opportunities and engagements.
• Engaging with stakeholders and identifying future opportunities for impact across the business.
• Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities.
• Identify sales/business leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
• Conduct presentations periodically to ensure stakeholders remain informed of company’s suite of products and services.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Develop and maintain an updated contact database of key external stakeholders.
• Keep oversight of stakeholder relationships held across the organisation, to ensure that the organization maximizes opportunities for coordinated activity along the value chain.
• Have a finger on the pulse of the industry, market and competitors, and constantly communicate on issues relating to the industry.
• Develop strong relationships with external relations teams in member institutions and other organisations, and leading collaborations where appropriate.
• Support the development, production and delivery of organizational information and data in new and engaging formats for wider dissemination to key influencers.
• Work with the internal stakeholders to ensure all external materials and communications follow organisational brand, quality and other protocols and requirements.
• Manage relationships and workflow between consultants/agencies as required.
• Support the development, production and delivery of organizational information and data in new and engaging formats for wider dissemination to key influencers.
• Effectively support Executive Management engagement with key stakeholders.
• Be an active member of emerging networks, building and maintaining effective relationships, advising Management on engagement and outreach options.
• Represent the organization at a senior level at external meetings, conferences, events and other technical and administrative discussions as appropriate.
• Support Internal Processes by staying up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and programs.
• Actively work within the policies and ethos of the organization.
• Provide reports and other updates as required.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS

• Manage and coordinate research into stakeholder’s perceptions and image of the organization and drive a corporate brand strategy/platform that provides a lift in overall brand awareness and favourability.
• Maintain Company profile, stationery, and brand communication materials, ensuring any changes are in line with the Brand vision.
• Ensure all corporate policies are up to date and communicated to appropriate parties.
• Manage the Company’s digital/electronic platforms and monitor for proper representation of corporate values.
• Oversee Corporate Communications Activities.
• Conduct administration, coordination, content creation, and development of key strategic messaging to all partners (e.g. board of directors, board committees, executive committees, clients, etc.).
• Manage the administration, scheduling, and content coordination/creation for all standard senior executive forums for which the CEO is the lead or chair.
• Work with the legal team on all corporate matters, including documentation and registrations.
• Oversee Company participation in seminars & conferences.
• Work with Human Resources on Talent Management and Corporate Hospitality & Wellness initiatives to improve employee engagement, boost overall work performance, and maximize a healthy leadership and team culture.
• Support CSR functions as determined by the CEO.
• Develop and maintain effective networks, enhancing relationships on behalf of the Group CEO with key stakeholders.
• Maintain a list of government representatives and maintain a sound and current understanding of government processes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Revenue Target
• Stakeholder awareness of, and compliance with, corporate policies and brand documents & stationery
• Customer Satisfaction
• Group digital/electronic platform efficiency
• Project Execution
• Government and Regulatory documentation process and accessibility

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a reputable university
• MBA/MSc (Added Advantage)
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years work experience leading Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development and Corporate Communications in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge:

• Oil & Gas Industry
• Partnerships Management
• Executive Level Content Creation
• Investor Relations
• Project Management

Skills:

• Business Acumen – ability to pre-empt questions and sense-check the facts and be able to display a general business knowledge across all business lines
• Ability to take initiative and manage assignments from conceptualization to completion
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Problem Identification & Resolution
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Results-Driven, with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituents and drive results
• Self-Driven – ability to self-learn and research topics in order to provide context to matters
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic Management and Leadership skills

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Job Summary

Responsible for the overall supervision and technical operations of vessels under management. This includes overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the vessels, ensuring that they are adequately manned and operated safely in compliance with all industry, statutory, classification and environmental regulations and standards, that allows them to fulfil operational requirements of the company, charter parties and/or other commercial contracts

Strategic

• Contribute to the development and implementation of LATCM’s business strategies, objectives and tactical action plans.
• Ensure strong alignment between business priorities and service priorities and facilitate the communication of those priorities to all offshore personnel.

Technical and Operational

• Monitor, manage and report the day-to-day technical operations and performance of the fleet to ensure that applicable requirements for safety, quality, energy efficiency, and environmental objectives are met.
• Acts as the first point-of-contact and interface on all technical vessel matters.
• Provide input in the preparation of the annual vessel operating budgets prior to sending to the client, monitor the development of actual costs throughout the year, and determine means of improving efficiency and reducing cost where possible.
• Manages critical vessel equipment/spares optimally.
• Instigate, drive and take ultimate responsibility for continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that the internal process within the organization meets business and client needs.
• Ensure that all marine operations are conducted at the highest standards considering the safety of crew and protection of the environment.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of the marine fleet operational policy – masters standing orders, standard operating procedures, and safe working procedures.
• Develop and implement a Planned Maintenance System in line with the marine fleet operational policy.
• Identifies potential causes of defects, investigates and analyses reported defects, taking corrective and preventive actions in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Initiate and monitor all major maintenance and repair work on all vessels in order to maintain proper operational status and to enforce zero downtime.
• Attends to and supervises the vessels and crew for timely port turnaround and shipyard repair activities.
• Oversee the vessel performance, maintenance and repair programmes, dry-dockings, deficiencies, and class and flag surveys to ensure that these are completed within the required time and with minimal disruption to vessel operating schedule.
• Ensures critical parts needed for the dry-dock are in the Company Warehouse or with the dry-dock vendor prior to commencement of the dry-docking exercise.
• Prepare reports on vessel readiness for external inspections, and items arising from inspections to ensure problems are resolved.
• Ensure quick and accurate reporting of any problems occurring on the Vessels.

Charter Technical Audits and Statutory compliance

• Supervises all technical Charter audits and investigations on defects/failures on a regular scheduled basis to ensure conformance.
• Oversee the documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints due to technical failures received or investigation outcomes (draft incident reports and root cause analysis in collaboration with HSE Supervisor).
• Plan, control and execute all activities connected to class survey and certificate requirements, build and maintain effective liaison with relevant authorities.
• Ensures that all vessels comply with class society.
• Ensure full compliance with Port State control.
• Handle warranty claims for vessels where applicable.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, regulations and innovations that may affect quality of service, safety and welfare of personnel or protection of the environment and inform colleagues accordingly.

Procurement

• Identify the key procurement priorities and liaise with the Chief Executive Officer and Procurement to ensure that resources are assigned accordingly.
• Ensure that all spares and supplies required for the optimal performance and efficiency of all Vessels under management are available.
• Ensure that spares and consumables usage is kept under control following best practices without affecting the efficiency of the operations or the quality of the maintenance.

Business Support

• Provide technical expertise to the Chief Executive Officer and Commercial Manager in the preparation of Bids, Tenders and Proposals.
• Accompany the Chief Executive Officer or Commercial Manager for prospective client presentations when required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HND or a Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical or Structural Engineering. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of Unlimited Certificate of Competency in Marine Engineering (1st Class or 2nd Class)
• Minimum of 15 years seagoing experience with hands-on operations covering major key result areas and critical success factors.

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Purpose of the role:

• The role is responsible for providing strategic direction for business management, strategy development/ execution, commercial, vessel operations, project management, finance, and service delivery capabilities to properly position the organization for future planning and expansion drive.
• He/she drives the strategic business initiatives to achieve corporate objectives with an extreme focus on the financial, customer, internal processes, and organization capacity in accordance with the strategic direction and rolling plan.
• Develops and drives business growth in accordance with the strategic direction and is ultimately responsible for revenue/income generation and delivery of all business mandates including the top and bottom line.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy formulation & implementation

• Leads the translation of broad business guidelines from the GCOO and Board of Directors into specific operational plans and directs all business units in the execution of strategic projects, deliverables, and objectives as dictated by client needs and sector developments.
• Develops, reviews, and implements operation’s strategy; ensuring that the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by each business lead.
• Provides strategic direction for growth phases to achieve successful delivery of projects/strategic initiatives and exceed performance targets.

Management of overall Operations and Commercial functions including:

Operations/Project Management   

• Responsible for leading all vessels management operations strategy/execution, identify process improvement opportunities and implementing best-in-class methods to increase uptime, availability, and utilization.
• Leads execution of plans, policies, strategies, procedures, functions, and programs support to vessels (DSP/FSIV/Gangway) operations with emphasis on systems that address safety and statutory as well as regulatory compliance.
• Lead contract deployment and implementation whilst ensuring compliance with specific contractual administration requirements to deliver operational excellence – maximum operational efficiency of the contracted vessel (uptime and utilization)
• Lead the discussion on vessel modifications as required by contracts and any technical developments that will enhance the overall operational efficiency including relevant audits and following up on the observations close-out.
• Lead discussion with strategic partners and ensure that significant maintenance/ dry dock periods are properly planned, controlled, and executed with minimal or no disruption to contract performance.
• Make sure that the vessels follow all guidelines for operations with statutory and regulatory agencies and all other recommendations including relevant audits and following up on the observations close-out.
• Develops and cascades long and short-term business goals, objectives and targets for all departments and provides required support for achievement of growth
• Integrates commercial, operational and financial measures aimed at efficiency, growth and profitability in the long-term.
• Oversees budgeting and champions business opportunities, capital investment initiatives, operational improvements and strategic alliances.
• Directly responsible for market, competitor and industry analyses; benchmarking project proposals, ensuring that intrinsic business value is maximized for the company through maturation of various opportunities; developing and tracking management reporting systems, cost analysis and business planning.
• Oversees the successfully management of corporate-wide projects to budget, quality and time limits

Customer Relationship Management   

• Project viability assessment/business model development & validation for projects, including preparation of feasibility studies, business plan, and go-to-market strategy in order to position the business unit as #1 in the market.
• Stakeholder assessment/management and project risk assessment/allocation of Value analysis/ financial analysis (including bottom-line defense)

Business Development

• Manages existing and new commercial opportunities for the organization and forges alliances that will facilitate growth and business expansion requirements over time.
• Performs comprehensive evaluation to determine market potential based on regulatory, financial, and go-to-market factors.
• Creates the roadmap, garner executive support, and integrates new market initiatives into the company operating plan.
• Performs regular market and business intelligence to identify opportunities for incremental revenue for the company with existing client base (B2C) and across the industry (B2B).

Business Intelligence   

• Monitors corporate performance against key performance indicators and evaluates weekly/monthly reports on businesses performance in order to optimize opportunities, outputs and revenue.
• Provides valuable analysis/insightful assessment of the business results and market dynamics; reviews value drivers and performance reports in relation to business plans/target.
• Reviews quarterly Operations/business audits reports; drives the implementation of approved recommendations and evaluates its impact on operational efficiency.
• Identifies changes and trends in the business environment that may potentially have an impact on current and future performance businesses.
• Oversees the business’s performance reviews, analysis of reports to drive strategic planning, business process control and key actions to be implemented.

Financial Management

• Coordinate financial structuring and restructuring – capital raising, deal origination, pre­ deal evaluation, due diligence (buy and sell-side), business valuation, deal structuring and divestment.
• Liaises with external Financial Services organizations, as may be required, to ensure adequate funding in terms of Debt, Equity and Working Capital requirements.

People Management

• Provides leadership, builds organizational capacity and creates an environment where people can realize their full potential and deliver on strategic objectives.
• Creates a dynamic and “fit for purpose” organizational structure, develops and leads senior management team to deliver against key organizational goals, whilst embracing and driving continuous business improvements.

Governance

• Ensures that an effective schedule/limit of authority exists to control costs, budgets, and capital expenditures.
• Maintains system visibility to identify all principal risks and uncertainties relevant to the business.
• Ensures continuous deployment and implementation of effective business risk management policies and practices including the provision of assurance to the Board and its committees as appropriate
• Ensures that all operational activities are performed in compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations and/or laws governing business operations.

Knowledge

• Business/market intelligence
• Business process management
• Change management
• Operations planning and control
• Financial and business management
• Performance management
• People management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Networking and business development
• International Business management
• Capital Investment Analysis
• Financial Modelling and Valuation
• Business Strategy Development
• Contract management
• Budget planning & preparation
• Sales & Marketing
• Strategic Planning and Project management

Experience

• Technical experience in Vessel Hull & Machinery; Vessel Operations; Maritime Regulations; Crew/Manning Procedures; Maritime Commercial Operations; HSEQ Processes and Vessel Finance & Purchasing
• Consistent achievement in leadership of strategy, planning, implementation and control at Senior Executive level
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with the last five years in a strategic management role in an offshore oil and gas project environment and/or offshore vessel operations experience.
• Industry Regulatory & Legal Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of the key legal risk areas such as but not limited to Contractual Liability, Insurance requirements, defective performance and Warranty obligations and application of same in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry.
• Commercial Awareness: Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of lump sum and reimbursable project related financial and contractual management clauses in areas such as but not limited to Application of Rates, Exclusivity, Confidentiality, Completion Notices, Payment Profiles & Cash-flow, Variation Control, Escalations, and Cancellation etc.
• A track record of financial success and effective accountability in a complex and high-profile business context
• Experience of successfully driving organisational change from inception through to conclusion
• A track record of growing a strong corporate performance culture – establishing an innovative and effective performance and service quality evaluation.
• Proven track record in maintaining a fit-for-purpose Corporate Governance Framework
• Successful partnership, specifically the ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with high-profile political and business parties
• Experience in highly diversified organization and in a sector providing mass-market, high-profile service with National/ Continental coverage.

Education

• A relevant postgraduate business qualification (MBA or equivalent tertiary qualification)
• Possession of project Management certification (Prince 2, PMI etc)
• Membership of recognised body (Business oriented))