Job Title: MARINE OFFICER
Company: [TERRA ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED]
Location: [Rivers]
Job Type: Contract Staff
Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Benin and we aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa.
We are looking for a highly skilled MARINE OFFICER to join our team.
Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all cargo operations are conducted safely and efficiently according to the TIB and SOPM.
• Verify that all cargo handling systems are operating as intended to uphold the terminal's safety and integrity.
• Oversee the detailed storage and discharge of crude to the shuttle tankers.
• Check the readiness of loading equipment and emergency response tools (oil spill kit, fire extinguishers, medical first aid kit) at the jetty manifold prior to the arrival of shuttle tankers.
• Ensure loading hoses are properly secure after every loading operation.
• Act as the Permit to Work "Area Authority" for marine systems, cargo handling, and tank management systems.
• Ensure all relevant marine safety equipment and systems are kept in an operable condition.
• Manage the functioning and correct setting of all working channels of all marine radio communication equipment during cargo loading .
• Coordinate the offtake operation in collaboration with the SOKU Operation Team.
• Maintain the operational readiness of the Conventional mooring buoy pre and post offtakes.
• Inspect, test, and support the change out of the offtake hoses and Mooring hawsers lines according to SPDC requirements.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the Safety Case and implementation of the Safety Management System/SEAM standard on the terminal.
• Assist the SOKU PUM in liaising with government oil & gas regulators (NMDPRA & NUPRC) and other government representatives (e.g. NNPC, Surveyors) involve in oil lifting at the terminal.

Qualification:
Hold A valid deck officer OOW unlimited Co C with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry with at least 3 years working on a tanker.
Must be proficient in English language.
Work Experience
A working knowledge of Terminal working practices is required as well as a good knowledge on cargo loading and communication, including the use of associated safety systems.
Previous experience in the Management of crude loading and discharging operation on a shuttle tanker will be advantage
Professional Certifications: STCW95 officer of the Watch certificate with tanker endorsement and/or relevant degree in marine related discipline.
KEY SKILLS
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to learn quickly.
Basic knowledge on tanker operation and terminology
Basic Knowledge of the best industry standards and requirements for tankers operations and terminal marine assets e.g., OCIMF, SIGTTO, ICS, PIANC, etc.
Ability to organise and plan work effectively, lead and manage others.
Good Knowledge on the ways to reduce demurrage cost and oil loss claims.
Understanding procedures relating to oil accounts in the work process
SOFT SKILLS:
. Strong listening skills, respect, and values opinions of others.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• Good Teamwork and leadership
• Self-manage and motivated, with minimum supervision
• Trustworthy and professional with a mature attitude

Work Cycle:
· The work location is the Shell Industrial Area, Port Harcourt.

• Marine Officer will be based in SOKU terminal and will be working in line with regular rotation applicable to field based Nigerian staff. Currently, on rotations of 21 days on /off duty.

Join our team and contribute to creating a positive and efficient work environment. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture. To apply, please submit your resume, and any relevant certifications to hr@terranig.com with the job title as subject of the email. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months