Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

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

We venture into this 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of offshore installation activities associated with offshore oil and gas projects.
• The role provides strategic leadership for offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF operations, marine activities, hook-up, commissioning support, and asset installation campaigns, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
Offshore Installation Leadership:

• Coordinate multidisciplinary offshore teams, contractors, vessel personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership during critical offshore operations and decision-making processes.
• Lead and manage all offshore installation activities during project execution.
• Ensure offshore activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF, pipeline installation, structural installation, hook-up, commissioning, and marine operations.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, installation studies, and execution strategy development.
• Coordinate offshore logistics, resource allocation, vessel utilization, and operational schedules.
• Review and approve offshore installation procedures, method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and marine execution plans.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, cost performance, and quality objectives.
• Support project management in achieving project milestones and deliverables.

Offshore Construction and Installation Responsibilities:

• Coordinate vessel operations, lifting activities, diving operations, and ROV intervention activities.
• Manage offshore installation activities involving subsea structures and manifolds, pipelines and flowlines, risers and umbilicals, jackets and topsides, mooring systems, hook-up and commissioning support, and Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved offshore execution methodologies.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Monitor environmental compliance during offshore operations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout offshore operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
• Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.

Marine and Vessel Management:

• Coordinate activities involving installation vessels, construction barges, pipelay vessels, diving support vessels, heavy-lift vessels, and support craft.
• Interface with Marine Warranty Surveyors, vessel owners, and marine authorities.
• Ensure vessel operations comply with marine assurance and marine safety requirements.
• Support mobilization, demobilization, and offshore readiness reviews.

Stakeholder Management:

• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and management reporting sessions.
• Manage contractor performance and offshore execution interfaces.
• Serve as the primary offshore interface with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates on project performance, risks, and operational issues.

Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:

• Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Contribute to succession planning and local content development objectives.
• Mentor and develop offshore supervisors, engineers, and local personnel.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore construction, offshore installation, marine operations, or project execution within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore management, installation management, construction management, or senior supervisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary offshore teams on complex EPCI projects.
• Proven experience on major deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore developments.
• Extensive experience managing offshore installation campaigns involving SURF, subsea systems, pipelines, structures, and marine operations.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.

Required Certifications:

• Incident Investigation Training.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.
• HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
• HUET Certification.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of offshore installation methodologies, marine operations, and subsea construction activities.
• Strong understanding of marine assurance, vessel operations, and offshore logistics.
• Familiarity with DNV, API, ISO, IMCA, IOGP, and international offshore industry standards.
• Strong project planning, execution, and performance management capabilities.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, installation procedures, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting systems.
• Extensive experience with SURF systems, pipeline installation, heavy lifting, offshore structures, and commissioning support.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex offshore operations under challenging conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and marine compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing major offshore field developments, SURF projects, subsea tie-backs, and brownfield modifications.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local offshore personnel.
• Experience with heavy-lift operations, pipelay campaigns, diving operations, and ROV-supported installations.