About the Role
West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is a premier indigenous energy company headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria, dedicated to sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production. We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Marine Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for our offshore marine activities. In this critical role, you will ensure the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective management of marine logistics, vessels, and offshore contractors while upholding our strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement marine operations strategies, plans, procedures, and performance standards supporting offshore campaigns.
- Lead comprehensive marine logistics planning for personnel, materials, equipment, and complex offshore projects.
- Oversee marine vessel selection, utilization, scheduling assurance, and rigorous contractor performance management.
- Ensure complete compliance with applicable maritime regulations, company HSE requirements, and recognized industry standards.
- Manage marine operational risks, SIMOPS interfaces, voyage planning, and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinate vital marine support for drilling, production, well intervention, and offshore maintenance activities.
- Monitor vessel performance, fuel consumption, availability, downtime, and cost efficiency.
- Provide technical and commercial input to marine contracting, tender evaluation, and service-provider management.
- Interface seamlessly with regulators, port authorities, marine contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant marine and offshore experience, featuring significant leadership responsibility within the oil and gas sector.
- Relevant STCW, maritime, marine assurance, HSE, or professional certifications are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in offshore marine operations, vessel assurance, maritime regulatory compliance, and emergency response leadership.
- Exceptional contractor management, cost control, and strategic planning capabilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development within a leading West African energy company.
- Dynamic, safety-focused, and collaborative work environment in Lagos, Nigeria.