BRIEF DESCRIPTIONA Lagos-based Operations Manager is sought to lead marine and offshore support vessel operations for an upstream oil and gas services organisation. The role centres on safe, compliant and efficient vessel performance, contract delivery and technical management across a varied offshore fleet.
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WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
A Lagos-based Operations Manager is sought to lead marine and offshore support vessel operations for an upstream oil and gas services organisation.
The role centres on safe, compliant and efficient vessel performance, contract delivery and technical management across a varied offshore fleet.
Main responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations of offshore support vessels, including PSVs, AHTSs, FSOs, crewboats and barges.
Ensure vessels are managed in line with ISM and ISPS frameworks and that class and statutory requirements are met through effective liaison with classification societies and flag-state administrations.
Manage vessel maintenance systems, plan and deliver statutory surveys and dry-dock projects, and drive reliable operational performance.
Lead the administration of complex, high-value service contracts, coordinating with internal teams and clients to meet service commitments.
Support technical ship management and vessel operations activities across the fleet.
Required qualifications
8–10 years of progressive experience in the upstream oil and gas or marine sector with At least 4 years in a technical ship management, vessel operations, or offshore support role
Working knowledge of offshore support vessel types, including PSVs, AHTSs, FSOs, crewboats, and barges;
Experience managing vessels under ISM/ISPS frameworks, coordinating with classification societies such as Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, or DNV
Experience interfacing with flag-state administrations
Track record of managing complex, high-value service contracts
Strong understanding of vessel maintenance systems (PMS), class requirements, statutory surveys, dry-dock project management
Based in Nigeria.
Preferred qualifications:Experience operating within the Nigerian upstream oil and gas environment
Familiarity with IOC client requirements (e.g. SPDC, TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil, NAPIMS/NUPRC)
Sea-going experience or a maritime Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Background as a ship’s engineer, superintendent, or technical manager
Familiarity with marine software such as AMOS or Ship Manager.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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