Marine Officer Job at Terra Energy Services

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 Position: Marine Officer

Job 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 of 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and any relevant certifications to: hr@terranig.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.