NLNG was incorporated as a limited liability company on May 17, 1989, to harness Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export.
The company has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) Limited, which provides shipping services for NLNG and Nigeria LNG Ship Manning Limited which provides personnel for all of NLNG’s Vessels.
Our LNG is delivered to an ever-expanding list of ports in cities around the world.
DEPUTY CREWING MANAGER
REF: NSML/2015/002
Location: NSML Head Office – Port Harcourt
The Job:
The appointee will be required to:
Provide direct supervision of the senior and junior officers in the Crew Management Department.
Ensure the development and execution of plans for the provision of suitably qualified, professionally trained and experienced seafarers (officers and ratings) to Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) and other third party ship owners, in full compliance with ell applicable flag state, group and company requirements including statutory safe manning levels and relief planning at all times.
The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop policies, strategies and plans for the recruitment, training, development and retention of seafarers (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) and actively participate and coordinate the recruitment, training and development of cadets and officers for planned fleet expansion and/or third party ship owners, in line with agreed yearly company budgetary/financial commitment. Also, execute the preparation of annual crew management and training operating budgets and expenditure against agreed budgets ensuring compliance and provide detailed report to the Crew Manager.
Initiate and monitor the execution of safe and efficient crew operations and manning strotegies (officers and ratings) and Nigerianisotion plans for the NSML fleet and other customers as required, in line with statutory requirements and the requirements for owners and charterers, and analyse and report on crew management operational performance and Nigerianisation plans.
Maintain crew management systems and procedures ensuring close working relationship with staff on board all managed vessels. Develop and maintain a close relationship with customers, agents, stakeholders and other group companies, ensuring that all parties concerned with supporting NSML crew management activities are aware of the operational requirements and obligations.
Develop and supervise execution of a yearly fleet-wide ship and college visit plan, ensuring execution of office inductions, briefings and debriefings for ship board officers. Respond to issues/concerns raised by officers/cadets and ensure a harmonious working environment (sea and shore) is maintained at all times.
Authorise in conjunction with NSML Management and Fleet Managers, the confirmation of appointments and promotion of shipboard officers and evaluate the performance of Nigerian officers.
Investigate disciplinary / grievances case and recommend actions to NSML Management. Review / approve and implement strategies / decisions for improved performances to increase officers’ availability for sea service.
Coordinate annual revision and realignment of Shipboard Officers Nigerianisation and Succession Plans with company’s business plan. Act as focal person for Nigerianisation of shipboard positions and monitor third-party ship owner’s Nigerianisation strategy and compliance.
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 10-15 year(s)
Desired Courses: Humanities, Social Sciences
The Person:
The right candidate should:
Possess a university degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, obtained at a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2.1); with a minimum of 10 years’ working experience, out of which at least 5 years should have been spent in core Personnel/HR function in a reputable organisation preferably in the Shipping and Maritime industry or in an oil and gas industry and not be more than 50 years as at 31st December, 2015.
Work experience in a shipping manning organisation will be an added advantage OR
Possess a Class 1 (Deck/Engine) Certificate of Competence (foreign going).
Be either a Captain/Chief Engineer or Chief Officer/Engineer with 3 years’ experience in a Manning Organisation or Agency and not be more than 50 years as at 31st December, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their curriculum vitae ONLY as an attachment to [email protected] stating
the Position REF as e-mail subject. The curriculum vitae MUST be formatted in the order listed below:
to [email protected]
FULL NAME (SURNAME FIRST)
DATE OF BIRTH
AGE
STATE OF ORIGIN
SEX
MARITAL STATUS
CONTACT ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
HIGHER INSTITUTION(S) ATTENDED WITH DATES
COURSE OF STUDY
CLASS OF DEGREE
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
REFEREES
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s).
