Engineering – Marine Lead I

Job Description

Company Overview

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector. ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its directors are individuals of proven integrity who, over the years, have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company has been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and well-being of the company.

Job Title

Engineering – Marine Lead I

Location

Offshore Platform, Akwa Ibom

Employment Type

Contract

Job Description

The Engineering – Marine Lead I will be responsible for supervising and coordinating marine activities, ensuring vessel safety, and providing expert consultation on marine operations. The role involves leading technical teams, supporting construction activities, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The candidate will also play a key role in developing procedures, managing resources, and maintaining effective communication across company functions and project teams.

 Responsibilities

• Provide Marine input to concept selection and contract strategy.
• Supervise and coordinate Marine resources.
• Support Construction Superintendent / Discipline Leads (On-Vessel Management).
• Participate in Risk Assessments and pre-mobilization reviews.
• Provide expert Marine consultation to function and project teams.
• Develop and maintain marine vessel procedures, processes, systems, and specifications.
• Facilitate and coordinate discipline engineering technical work products.
• Coordinate communication among the company and contractor engineering teams to ensure compliance.
• Review and evaluate contractor/subcontractor deliverables against standards and specifications.
• Identify and process deviations to contract specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Steward and resolve marine-related technical queries from contractors.
• Keep Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager informed on discipline progress and concerns.
• Participate in engineering reviews at contractor and subcontractor locations.
• Promote capital efficiency in engineering design.
• Support internal engineering initiatives as required by the Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.
• Strong ability to manage tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent priority changes.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software programs.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both technical and business-related.