Marine Engineer

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Maritime

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 11, 2026

Business Unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

The position is ideal for a dynamic, self-motivated marine engineer who enjoys challenges and wants to contribute to the safe operation of an offshore oil and gas development in Nigeria.

The primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently maintain life-saving equipment, hull, main deck and utilities equipment, and understudy the Marine Supervisor in their daily activities. The candidate will also contribute to achieving technical integrity targets while operating the equipment within design limits, participate in the SNEPCo competence assurance scheme, and work towards predetermined competence levels.

Key responsibilities include maintenance of all cargo loading and ballasting systems, cargo sampling and metering systems, Mooring Hawser and cargo hoses maintenance, and all general shipboard duties. The candidate will have the opportunity to apply their engineering expertise to support the safe operations of Bonga Marine field activities by diagnosing and reporting defective equipment and providing remedial solutions.

Where You Fit In

• To contribute to the operation of one of the largest FPSOs in the world while adhering to strict budget control and minimum manning principles. The FPSOs and their related facilities introduce a significant level of technical complexity and incorporate several new technical processes not currently utilized within the company.

• To gain a working knowledge of safety legislation, safety and environmental procedures, and safety equipment

What is the Role?

• Establish and maintain a functional relationship with the Onshore Marine disciplines and safety function.

• Control expenditure and ensure that correct documentation is maintained for relevant contracts.

• Monitor relevant contractor performance offshore.

• Ensure that all the FPSO Hull machinery and equipment are working in efficient manner in order to support Bonga operations and Utilities.

• Carryout Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on rotating equipment, Utilities in the Hull and Main deck.

• Carryout frequent inspections of rotating equipment, Utilities (Essential & Emergency Generators, Sewage System, Fresh Water Generator, Cargo Pumps, Hydraulic Power Pack System, Fire Pumps, Deck Valves, OWS, Nakakita, HVAC  & Equipment), Inert Gas Generator (IGG), Nitrogen Generator, Framo System, Life Saving Equipment (Life Boat, Life Jacket, Life raft)

• Support HSE Coordinator and Marine Officers by carrying out checks on all items used for pollution prevention (Dispersant, Boom & Absorbent e.t.c).

• Support Utility technician to restore machines and equipment in the Hull when required.

• Maintain a log and record books, which state the compliance of the system and running condition.

• Lifesaving and fire preventing equipment should be checked on regular basis for their operating condition. (Operating mechanism and linkages should be inspected and lubricated frequently)

• Ensure that proper operation and maintenance of fuel and lubricating oil and purifying equipment is carried out to minimize leakages.

• Follow the company guidelines and procedures for dealing with emergencies.

Cargo Handling Systems:

• Oversee the operation of the inert gas generator to ensure a safe delivery and positive pressure regime in the cargo tanks at all times.

• Serve as the Permit to Work "Area Authority" for all marine systems, cranes, lifeboats and escape system facilities, cargo handling, and tank management systems.

• Act as the nominated deputy for the Asset Operator under the permit to work system.

•  Ensure that all relevant safety equipment and systems are maintained in an operable condition.

Ballast Handling Systems:

• Ensure that ballasting and de-ballasting operations are conducted safely and efficiently.

• Ensure all ballast handling systems/equipment are properly maintained

Offtake Systems:

• Ensure that the SPM buoy operational readiness is always maintained, Inspect, test and support with the change out of offtake hoses and Mooring hawsers lines according to SNEPCO requirements.

• Ensure that the deployment, utilization, and recovery of offtake systems are carried out safely and efficiently.

• Ensure sufficient spares of offtake equipment is available to minimize downtime in case of component failure.

Tank Management:

• Ensure tank atmosphere monitoring equipment are available and functioning.

• Supervise all tank cleaning activities.

• Supervise all tank entries.

Safety management system and safety case:

• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the Safety Case and implementing the Safety Management System/SEAM standard on the installation.

•  Audit and monitor the activities specified in the SMS Activity Catalogue.

What We Need from You?

• Valid Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency. Second Engineer Unlimited certificate may be acceptable subject to relevant experience.

•  An Engineering Degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Discipline is an added advantage

• A minimum of 10 years sea time preferably on  FPSO/FSO/Crude Oil tankers including VLCCs.

• Experience in the operation of a crude oil terminal and Single Point Mooring buoys would be an advantage.

• Competency in the management of major emergencies and permit to work and work management systems is required.

• A sound knowledge of the Corporate S&E procedures and Terminal working practices in handling of crude oil and ballast systems including the use of associated safety systems, and hands-on experience with submerged FRAMO pumping systems and inert gas generators is essential.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

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