Administration/ Office/ Operations

Operations Officer

Starzs Group·Rivers (PH), nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Administration/ Office/ Operationsentry-levelFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 30, 2026

Starzs Investments Company Limited is a wholly indigenous Marine Logistics Company incorporated in 1986 in Nigeria as a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act. The Company has grown to be one of Nigeria’s foremost 100% indigenous marine logistics service companies, rendering safe and professional services to both International and Local Oil Companies.

A valuable combination of knowledge, expertise and experience gained over the years, in Upstream Oil and Gas Industry projects has played a vital role in placing Starzs at the highest echelon of the Nigerian Maritime Industry as a world-class Marine Logistics Services Provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Operations Officer

Job Location: Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Officer to support vessel operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
  • The successful candidate will assist in monitoring the Safety Management System, maintaining fleet compliance records, tracking vessel certificates, and supporting safe and efficient maritime operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in driving compliance and HSE initiatives.
  • Monitor the Safety Management System and identify areas requiring corrective action.
  • Support vessel safety and pollution prevention activities.
  • Assist with regular inspections and compliance monitoring.
  • Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Help ensure audit requirements for vessels and shore-based operations are met.
  • Maintain daily vessel reports and escalate operational issues where necessary.
  • Monitor the status and validity of fleet certificates.
  • Liaise with the Crewing Unit to ensure vessels are adequately manned in accordance with their Safe Manning Certificates.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and operational documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A degree in Nautical Science is preferred.
  • Certificate of Competency (Deck).
  • Demonstrated experience in vessel and shipping operations.
  • Basic knowledge of the maritime industry.
  • Good reporting, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Strong document and records management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High level of confidentiality and commitment to safety.

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to careers@starzs-group.com using "Operations Officer" as the email subject.

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Send your CV along with a cover letter tocareers@starzs-group.com

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Starzs Group

Location

Rivers (PH), nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 30, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026

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