International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Offshore Marine Engineer Location: Lagos Employment Type: Contract
Key Responsibilities
Support and monitor marine operations at the Bonga North offshore worksite outside the 5,000-metre exclusion zone, coordinating with Bonga Marine for activities within the zone.
Observe and report on vessel positioning, approaches, manoeuvring and station-keeping for project vessels.
Carry out vessel inspections and marine assurance / compliance checks as directed, documenting observations, deficiencies and required follow-up actions.
Check vessel activities against approved marine plans, procedures, risk assessments and relevant client requirements.
Monitor vessel-to-vessel bunkering operations and confirm that required operational, environmental and safety controls are followed.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, deviations, incidents and near misses; support the implementation of stop-work requirements when necessary.
Provide timely and factual updates to the Marine Operations Centre (MOC), Offshore Construction Team (OCT) Lead and relevant marine personnel.
Liaise professionally with vessel masters, offshore operations personnel and other project stakeholders on day-to-day marine matters.
Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, daily reports and other marine assurance documentation.
Support offshore emergency preparedness, HSE initiatives and continuous improvement of marine procedures and practices.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Education and Certification: A minimum of Master Class 1 or Chief Engineer Class 1 Foreign Going Certificate of Competency is preferred. Candidates holding a Class 2 Deck or Engineer Certificate of Competency (Unlimited) may also be considered, subject to the client’s assessment and role requirements.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ sea-going experience, including at least 5 years at management level on offshore vessels. Demonstrated experience in offshore marine supervision, vessel assurance and logistics / deep-water oil and gas operations is required.
Valid offshore survival certification (e.g., TBOSIET) and a current Fitness to Work / medical certificate.
Relevant HSE certifications and other marine/offshore qualifications required for the assignment.
Experience with Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessel operations is an advantage and may be required depending on vessel assignment.
Ability to work offshore on a rotational / back-to-back schedule and comply with client offshore procedures.
Key Competencies:
Marine engineering and offshore vessel operations.
Vessel monitoring, inspections and assurance.
Marine safety, risk assessment and HSE compliance.
Vessel positioning and station-keeping awareness.
Bunkering operations monitoring.
Operational reporting and documentation.
Communication, teamwork and stakeholder coordination.
Problem-solving, attention to detail and safety awareness.