About the Role
WTS Energy is looking for a skilled Marine Superintendent to join our operations in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will ensure the seaworthiness of our fleet to meet company, charterer, and class standards while driving a continuous reduction in annual maintenance budgets. You will manage planned maintenance activities, oversee dry-docking operations, and provide hands-on technical problem-solving for all company vessels, ensuring optimal availability and safety across upstream, midstream, and down-stream projects.
Key Responsibilities- Act as the primary technical liaison between the company and Vessel Management Companies, reviewing and approving work scopes and material requisitions.
- Monitor vessel defects, ensure timely close-outs, and support QHSE with the planning of class surveys and inspections.
- Develop and implement Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS), analyzing equipment breakdowns to prevent recurring failures.
- Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive operational procedures.
- Manage operational budgets by monitoring fuel and lube oil consumption and collaborating on annual fleet maintenance budgets.
- Supervise special projects, dry-dock preparations, and repair operations, ensuring strict adherence to schedules and budgets.
- 10 to 15 years of professional experience as a Marine Engineer.
- Mandatory previous experience working as a Technical Superintendent.
- Valid Technical Superintendency license is required.
- Offshore sailing experience and a valid Certificate of Competency (COC) are significant advantages.
- Extensive knowledge of the marine, tugboat, oil transportation, and shipping industry.
- Must be physically fit to board vessels, barges, and tugs at sea and in port, with a willingness to travel to outports.
- Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading global energy manpower consultancy.
- Comprehensive hands-on support and dynamic work environment in the oil and gas sector.