Ongoing Recruitment at NLNG Ship Management Limited

NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) was incorporated as a private limited liability company on 9th October 2008 as a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited. The company provides a wide range of shipping services covering training, manning, fleet management, terminal management services and consultancy services

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Ship Manning & Progression Officer

REF: NS/21/2025/02/001
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary
The Appointee will be required to:

• To maximize the utilization of NSML seafarers to ensure statutory safe manning levels and relief planning, overall co-ordination of logistics for implementing all Crew Changes and provide reports/insights into crewing unit activities and performance.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships to ensure all stakeholders’ interests are met whilst ensuring that the vessels are adequately manned in line with Flag state requirements.
• Implement Crew Changes and ensure adherence to uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures for seafarers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of NSML policies and procedures and provision of professional advice and guidance to appropriate line managers and seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues.
• Investigate, recommend and implement strategies for improved performance and increased Officers’ availability for sea service.
• Update Shipboard personnel shipmate activity records and documents on Shipmate and ensure no payroll issue.
• Track unspent leave before recall and ensure that Officers’ Leave advice is produced and 
• advised of accrued leave as part of Off-signing information.
• Preparation of Management Report on Utilization of NSML shipboard personnel.
• Undertake ship visits to NSML Shipboard Personnel on board assigned ships and respond to issues/concerns raised by them with view to creating a harmonious working environment and improve crew morale.
• Support NSH/2 in the provision of effective oversight manning activities for third party Manning Agents contracted by NSML for provision of ship Manning services for BGT and third party owned Ships.
• Produce Monthly Cost Reconciliation Reports to respective fleet managers for Officers/Ratings joining and off signing vessels.
• Maintaining monthly HRA/LTB Logs (as applicable) in line with payroll deadlines.
• Provision of real time monitoring and cost oversight on BGT sub-chartered ships to ensure all extra costs and services are well captured and back charged.
• Arrange mandatory Inductions/Training/Familiarization for all on signers prior joining respective Fleet manager’s Vessels.
• Provision of diverse visa/consular service support to NSML Shipboard personnel on BGT sub-chartered ships to ensure seamless crew changes.
• Undertake official visits to third party/sub-chartered ship management stakeholders to foster collaboration and harmonious working relationship.
• Provide and drive cost management/leadership to the manning unit of the business.
• Participate in assigned CFTs to achieve the aims and objectives of the CFT.
• Project support in vessel dry docking and other in-house project activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Management Science, Humanities or Social Science with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower (2.2) division.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NSML/NLNG or any reputable organization preferably in oil & gas and / or Maritime industry.
• Be a current employee of an NSML/NLNG contractor with a valid NSML/NLNG Contractor ID Card
• Possession of a recognized professional qualification in Admin/Personnel Management will be an added advantage.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NSML/NLNG or any reputable organization preferably in the oil & gas and /or Maritime industry.
• Possess good communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills. Be a Self-starter, with a good track record of delivery.
• Possess good commercial skills, customer focus and mindset.
• Be fluent in English as a business and contract language.

Application Closing Date: 27th March, 2025.

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2.) Head, HSEQ / Assurance

REF:  NSD/1/2025/02/001
Job Location: Port Harcourt
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Grade:  Head

Job Summary
The Appointee will be required to:

• To develop, implement and maintain an effective Management System for NSML overall Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ), Assurance and Enterprise Risk management as well as ensure standardization to realize NSML policy on HSEQ, assurance and enterprise Risk management.
• Ensure operationalization of HSEQ Management system and Policy for consistent implementation of critical processes and integrated safe system of work (ISSoW) culminating in an injury and HSE loss free operations in NSML Fleet, Terminal, Personnel, MCOE, Office and projects.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure the development and implementation of an effective HSEQ control framework in line with OHSAS 18001, ISM code, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001 to ensure a consistent and standardized approach is applied across NSML in achieving personal safety, process safety, environmental, company HSE and Quality Objectives.
• Ensure the implementation of a robust process for annual Strategic HSEQ planning, Implementation, monitoring, critical review of performance and reporting to enable focused leadership action towards continual improvement in HSEQ performance.
• Provide Guidance and facilitation support in company HSEQ and business risk incident investigations & reviews, root cause analysis & close-out of non-conformities and other audit findings in a timely manner using the company HSEQ database and reporting system. Also ensure dissemination of appropriate learnings (internal or sourced) for continual improvement and to prevent reoccurrence.
• Support the maintenance and implementation of company behavioral based Safety programs, campaigns and HSEQ competency assurance of personnel in HSE critical & professional roles to ensure entrenchment of best practice HSE behaviours, skills, and practice for an injury free operation.
• Guide the operationalization of HSEQ critical processes, tools, and techniques (including JHA, Risk Assessment, Contractor HSE, Behavioral Safety, etc. to consistently manage personal, process safety, and environmental safety risk to As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) in NSML business to prevent harm to people or damage to asset or the environment. Provide HSE support in the Management of Head, change (MOC) processes and NSML emergency Response and Business continuity process.
• Develop and implement an HSEQ governance & assurance structure/process for NSML operations and overall business including assisting in planning and execution of periodic HSEQ management reviews, and internal and external audits aligned to ISM/ISPS/ISO 9001,14001, 50001 and MLC 2006 standards and support NSML Leadership to provide assurance that all HSEQ corrective actions are effectively implemented to proactively mitigate HSEQ incidents and prevent disaster. Advice and guide NSML leadership and business lines on HSEQ issues in their relationship with relevant industry bodies, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure full, proactive, and visible HSEQ leadership and governance in NSML projects, operations, and engagements.
• Manage the implementation of a process for managing HSE risks, ensuring all NSML’s major strategic and operational activity risks are identified, analyzed and documented to demonstrate they are managed to as Low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) through the enterprise risk management framework and the Hazard & Effect Management Process (HEMP) to consistently ensure NSML HSE Management is focused on preventing, controlling and mitigating major accident hazards.

Qualifications
The right candidate should:

• Class 1 Certificate of Competence (deck or Engine) or A university degree in marine engineering, nautical science or other Science or social sciences.
• Experience in a position preferably as a minimum Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer on internationally-trading tankers and/or gas carriers or more than 7 years’ experience in the HSEQ department of a reputable shipping organization.
• Conversant with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, international, Flag State, Industry and Company.
• Experience that relates to safety management, ship management, or Terminal management and have a good understanding of behaviour-based safety, emergency response procedures and practices.

Application Closing Date: 14th April, 2025.

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3.) NSML Executive Assistant to MD

REF: NSH/CE/2023/07/001
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Grade: Officer

The Job
The Appointee will be required to:

• To provide executive, administrative and developmental support to the Managing Director/CEO (NS) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create and drive the implementation of an integrated business vision and strategy across the entire NSML Business.

Duties
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides a wide variety of administrative support for the MD/CEO including managing an active calendar of appointments, composing and preparing correspondence, arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, and compiling documents for travel related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures that the MD/CEO’s schedule is followed and respected. Provides “gatekeeper” and “gateway” roles creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO’s time.
• Manage/administer the MD/CEO’s communication space both internally and externally including communications with NSML staff, shareholders, Board Secretariat etc. ensuring alignment and focus on increasing engagement within the NSML work environment.
• Support the MD/CEO through providing advice, feedback and information, review of monthly operations from all departments, matching performance with plan and highlight performance variance that has wide impact or long-range effect on the operations and profitability of the company.
• Monitor and prepare progress reports on key activities for the MD/CEO. This includes analysis of data, develop and review presentations and follow up with Departmental focal points.
• Maintain representation at special meetings and committees as directed.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitor the implementation of the MD/CEO’s Functional Plans, dashboards, People engagement plan and budgets in liaison with Finance team to ensure cost effectiveness and optimal spend.
• Follow and conduct research on current developments in the industry and prepare appropriate briefs with necessary updates and data tailored to aid the MD/CEO in making necessary decisions and improvements.
• Participates as an adjunct member of the SLT and ELT assisting in scheduling and coordinating the respective NMC, ELT, Town hall and Integration meetings coordinating the development of the agenda of the meetings, preparing the accounts of the meetings and following up on assigned action items and parties.
• Support specific projects on behalf of the MD/CEO as may be required. Act as focal person for liaising with project consultants, external and strategic partners and stakeholders on behalf of the MD/CEO as may be required.
• Support the Business Development and Corporate Planning activities including the development and maintenance of stakeholder engagement plans, business proposals and opportunity mapping and management.

The Person
The right candidate should:

• Be a current employee of an NLNG contractor with a valid NLNG Contractor ID Card
• Possess a minimum of 5-7 years of post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NLNG or any reputable organization preferably in oil & gas and /or Maritime industry.
• Possess a University Degree in with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower (2.2) division.
• Membership of a professional body the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria or relevant body will be an added advantage.
• Possess good communication, business & partnership development and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Schedule and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
• Not be more than 40 years old as of 31st December 2024.

Application Closing Date: 14th April, 2025.

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