Job Description
Myrtle Management Consultants Limited – Our client is a leading provider of world-class integrated solutions to the oil, gas, and energy industry. They deliver critical services across Process and Pipeline Services, Electrical & Instrumentation, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, Logistics & Procurement, and Project Management.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Marine Technical Lead
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Marine Technical Lead will provide technical leadership and oversight for all marine-related operations supporting offshore and nearshore oil and gas projects.
- The role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of marine activities, including vessel operations, marine logistics, offshore construction support, and interface management with engineering and project teams.
- This position serves as the technical authority for marine operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, company procedures, and international marine standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and direction for all marine operations in support of oil and gas projects, both offshore and nearshore.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise marine activities including vessel deployment, offshore logistics, marine construction support, and cargo handling.
- Ensure compliance with applicable marine regulations, international standards, client specifications, and company procedures.
- Act as the primary technical interface between marine contractors, vessel owners, project teams, and clients.
- Review and approve marine-related documents including Marine Execution Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Operational Procedures.
- Monitor marine operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures.
- Lead marine assurance activities, audits, inspections, and vessel suitability assessments.
- Support project planning and scheduling by providing marine technical input to ensure optimal vessel utilization and execution sequencing.
- Ensure incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances are properly investigated, reported, and closed out with corrective actions.
- Provide technical support during offshore installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities as required.
- Prepare and submit regular technical reports, operational updates, and recommendations to management.
- Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture across all marine operations in line with company and client HSE objectives.
- Mentor and support junior marine and offshore personnel, fostering technical competence and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
- 10–12 years relevant experience in marine operations within the oil and gas industry.
- Proven experience in a marine technical leadership or senior marine role on offshore or marine-based projects.
- Strong knowledge of international marine regulations and standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with offshore support vessels, marine logistics, and marine construction support operations.
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills.
- Strong reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of commitment to safety, operational discipline, and quality delivery.
- Willingness to travel and work offshore or at project sites as required.
- Experience with DP (Dynamic Positioning) vessels and offshore construction barges is a distinct advantage.
Remuneration
Competitive along with other benefits.
Application Closing Date
24th December, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Further assessments will be required.


