Senior Marine Safety Inspector

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.

We venture into the industry with the objective of building on existing limited in-country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the new findings in other African countries, there is need for more indigenous players to fill the yawning gap by providing competitiveness and quality service delivery to the industry.

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited aims to be a model and a reference point in our areas of operation and to bring to bear the wealth of experience of our knowledge and dedicated staff garnered over the years. Our success is supported by an extensive knowledge of local business environment within the Oil and Gas sector of the Nigerian economy. Our team has the practical, industrial and management experience essential for operating within and outside Nigeria with a record of on time and on budget service delivery.

At Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited, our service approach is guided by commitment to safety, compliance with international standards and regulations as well as guaranteed customer satisfaction. Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited is ISO 9001: 2015 ISO certified.

Location: Onshore/Offshore Platforms, Lagos (Offshore, Onshore, Marine Terminals, Ports, Shipyards, and Offshore Construction Vessels - As Required)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: As specified by project requirements and expatriate assignment terms.
Department: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) / Marine Operations
Reporting To: HSE Manager / Marine Assurance Manager / Offshore Project Manager

Job Purpose

• The Senior Marine Safety Inspector / Lead / Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of marine and offshore operations.
• The role provides technical leadership in marine safety management, vessel assurance, offshore construction safety, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and incident prevention, ensuring all marine activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, international maritime regulations, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Marine Safety Management:

• Conduct marine safety inspections, audits, assessments, and operational reviews.
• Lead marine safety assurance activities for offshore construction, marine transportation, logistics, and vessel operations.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE policies, marine safety procedures, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO), flag state, port state, and classification society requirements.
• Support marine operational readiness reviews and vessel suitability assessments.
• Verify implementation of safety management systems onboard vessels and marine facilities.

Inspection and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Review marine procedures, emergency response plans, lifting plans, and marine execution documents.
• Monitor lifting operations, towing activities, marine transportation, loadouts, sea-fastening, and offshore installation operations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with marine safety requirements.
• Verify compliance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Perform inspections of offshore construction vessels, barges, diving support vessels, anchor handling vessels, pipe-lay vessels, supply vessels, and marine terminals.

Risk Management and Incident Prevention:

• Develop lessons learned and safety improvement initiatives.
• Lead Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), and marine risk assessment activities.
• Participate in SIMOPS planning and coordination activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Identify marine operational hazards and recommend mitigation measures.

Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Coordinate with vessel management teams during emergency situations and incident investigations.
• Support the development and implementation of marine emergency response plans.
• Participate in emergency drills, vessel inspections, and safety exercises.
• Assess emergency preparedness capabilities of marine assets and offshore facilities.

Leadership and Advisory Responsibilities:

• Promote a proactive safety culture across all marine operations.
• Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to marine safety personnel and offshore teams.
• Participate in management reviews and provide recommendations for safety improvements.
• Interface with clients, regulatory authorities, contractors, and vessel operators on marine safety matters.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain safety records, inspection registers, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and marine safety performance metrics.
• Review contractor safety statistics and compliance reports.
• Prepare marine safety inspection reports, audit reports, and management summaries.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Marine Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or Marine Operations are preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognized professional marine or safety organization is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years' experience in senior marine safety, inspection, assurance, or leadership roles.
• Experience working with offshore contractors, vessel operators, EPC/EPCI contractors, and marine logistics providers.
• Extensive experience supporting offshore construction, marine transportation, vessel operations, and subsea installation projects.
• Proven experience conducting marine safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 25 years' experience in marine safety, offshore HSE, marine assurance, vessel operations, or offshore construction support within the oil and gas industry.

Required Certifications:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent.
• HUET Certification.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.
• Risk Assessment and HAZID/HAZOP Training.
• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification (preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Experience in marine assurance, vessel inspections, offshore construction safety, and marine logistics operations.
• Ability to review marine procedures, emergency response plans, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HSE reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, towing, loadouts, transportation and installation (T&I), and SIMOPS management.
• Thorough understanding of IMO regulations, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, and offshore industry standards.
• Familiarity with DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, and other classification society requirements.
• Strong knowledge of marine safety management systems and offshore HSE requirements.

Competencies:

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate operational risks effectively.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational capabilities.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.
• High commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with Nigerian maritime regulations and international offshore marine safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience on major offshore construction, SURF, drilling, subsea installation, and marine transportation projects.
• Experience supporting marine warranty survey activities and vessel assurance programs.
• Proven capability in mentoring and transferring technical knowledge to local personnel.
• Experience working onboard offshore construction vessels, diving support vessels, and marine logistics assets.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Early application is therefore encouraged.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that the role requires urgent filling and candidates will be selected and shortlisted before the job expiry date