Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage key client relationships, contract performance, commercial negotiations, client retention and business development opportunities.
• Provide technical oversight across the vessel fleet, serving as the primary interface with vessel management companies, operators and onboard management teams.
• Monitor vessel technical performance, maintenance programmes, dry-docking, statutory surveys, class compliance and operating budgets.
• Oversee day-to-day marine operations, ensuring vessel availability, operational efficiency and delivery against contractual obligations.
• Drive HSE standards and ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS and applicable Nigerian maritime and petroleum regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas or maritime sector, with at least 4 years in technical ship management, vessel operations or offshore support.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing or managing offshore support vessels (OSVs), including PSVs, AHTSs, FSOs, crew boats and barges.
• Strong technical knowledge of vessel maintenance systems, planned maintenance programmes, class requirements, statutory surveys and dry-docking.
• Experience managing vessels under ISM/ISPS frameworks and liaising with classification societies and flag-state administrations.
• Experience within Nigeria's upstream oil and gas environment, preferably with major International Oil Companies (IOCs) or marine service providers supporting their operations.
• A proven track record of managing high-value service contracts, commercial negotiations, and senior client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess commercial risks and identify business opportunities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical and/or commercial teams.
• Seagoing experience or a maritime Certificate of Competency (CoC)