Job Opportunities at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high-performance, and new-generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Human Resources Manager: Amadi Base, Port Harcourt – Rivers

Mission

The objective of this role will be to:

• To implement and manage efficient management of personnel processes so that the business is performed by competent and engaged people at an optimized cost
• Responsible for all core HR processes, activities and deliverables in line with achieving BINL Objectives.
• The requirement for this role includes but is not limited to the knowledge and ability to carry out the following on behalf of the organization:
  • Conduct Job Analysis, Job Evaluation and develop job descriptions for every position within the organization.
  • Develop, update and implement Human Resources Policies / Procedures ensuring compliance with applicable statutory laws.
  • Manpower Planning and Resourcing.
  • Manage Employee Orientation, On-boarding and Job Installation process.
  • Performance Management and Talent Improvement Systems/ Processes
  • Competence Management,
  • Ability to conduct Training Needs Analysis and develop training Plans ensuring training facilitation.
  • Employee Relations and Welfare Management
  • Organizational Behaviour and Change Management
  • Compensation and Benefits Management with a vast knowledge of current payroll processes
  • Oversee and manage the organization’s payroll
  • Autonomous in Budget Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
  • Familiar with current trends in Employee Discipline management
  • Knowledge of Industrial Relations with a focus on Unionized organizations.
  • Contract Management.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Ability to utilize diverse HRIS tools for Human Resource functions.
  • Ensure the integrity of all Human Resource Information.
  • Ability to report into a matrix Organizational structure.
  • Ability to analyze and present diverse data simplistically.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication
• Data Analysis
• Creativity and Innovation
• High Level of Integrity
• Excellent Working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Strong Leadership skills
• Internal Customer Friendly Outlook
• Knowledge and familiarity with Labour laws.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science discipline from a recognized University
• A Post Graduate HR Certification or Masters in Human Resources will be an asset
• Membership of a renowned HR Professional Body (CIPM/SHRM/CIPD) will be an added advantage
• Evidence of training in different areas of Human Resources will be an advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years in a core Human Resource Generalist role with full exposure to all facets of Human Resources is required
• At least 4 of those years must have been spent in a Managerial role.
• Previous HR experience in a multinational organization (preferably oil & Gas) will be an added advantage

Candidate criteria:

• Minimum level of education required: 3 – Bachelor’s degree (3 years)
• Minimum level of experience required: Over 10 years
• Languages: English (4 – Professional ++++)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Operational Standards and HSE Manager: Lagos

Mission

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of Operational Standards and HSE expectations across the entire organization (Subsea, Marine and Logistics, Mobility, Bases, Offices, Accommodations etc.) in line with statutory, regulatory, clients and other stakeholders’ expectations.

Description & Outcome/Performance Indicators

• Deploy the Operational Standards across the entire organization.
• Improve safety of operations
• Ensure a formalized HSE competency development for HSE team.
• Enhance administrative, supervisory and managerial competencies of HSE team.
• Optimize cost and time for remote participation in Safety meetings. Budget compliance.
• Develop and manage ‘Safety’ campaigns and solutions for operational safety.

Technical and Operational HSE Competencies:
Technical Competencies:

• Audit/Inspection: Know  audit  methodologies  and  how  to  perform  gap  analysis  as  well  as  closure recommendation.
• HSE Culture: Know-how to promote and lead HSE culture and awareness in the organization.
• HSE Implementation: Able to adapt HSE guidelines into Organization’s to organizational strategy and deploy across the whole areas of operation.
• HSE Regulation: Knowledge of national and international HSE legislations and regulations: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISO14001, OSHA, etc…
• Incident investigation: Know-how to analyse and manage incidents (reporting, event management, investigation, root cause analysis, closure & follow-up)
• Marines Standards: Know industry standards: OVID, OSM standard, ISM, IMCA. Know-how to perform OSMSA.
• O&G and Marine: Know industry standards, operations and best practices, keep abreast of news, development and trends, actively represents Company within the industry and fosters beneficial networks.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of Risk Management tools & methodology, know-how to perform risk assessments, know-how to build risk management processes and to implement risk mitigation plan.

Operational Competencies:

• Communicate: Able to convince, influence, demonstrate listening skills, adapt the message to the audience, and communicate adequately about the Company’s expectations and results.
• English: Able to work and communicate in English
• Interact: Able to take diversity into account, manage change, use efficiently internal decision making circuits and lead continuous improvement.
• Organize: Able to plan deliverables and deadlines, manage time and prioritize efficiently.
• Produce: Able to decide, act, coordinate stakeholders and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Report: Able to identify & analyse quantitative and qualitative indicators, formalize clear and accurate reports via adequate tools (MS Office, IT systems).
• Standards: Know Company’s standards (OSM, QMS, and Compliance).
• Work as a Team Leader: Able to manage cross-functional projects, share experiences and best practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Education: Minimum of postgraduate qualification in Sciences, Engineering, HSE or Management (M.Sc., MBA etc.)
• Work Experience – Minimum of ten (10) years postgraduate experience working in a core HSE role out of which Seven (7) of those years must have been spent at HSE Management level within the group / Organisation or in a similar position in a multi national in the Marine or Oil and Gas Industry

Candidate criteria:

• Minimum level of education required: 4 – Master’s degree (4-5 years)
• Minimum level of experience required: Over 10 years
• Languages: English (4 – Professional ++++)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Deputy HR Manager: Amadi Base, Port Harcourt – Rivers

Roles and Responsibilities

• Update Human Resources Policies / Procedures ensuring compliance with applicable statutory laws
• Manpower Planning and Resourcing
• Employee On-boarding and Needs Assessment
• Performance Management and Talent Improvement Systems/ Processes
• Competence Management and Training Plan development / Facilitation
• Employee Relations and Welfare
• Learning & Development
• Organizational Change Management
• Compensation and Benefits Management with a vast knowledge of current payroll processes
• Autonomous in Budget Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
• Familiar with current data in a simplistic manner
• Job Analysis and Evaluation
• Trends in Employee Discipline management
• Industrial Relations with a focus on Unionism
• Contract Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Ability to utilise diverse HRIS tools for Human Resource function
• Ensure the integrity of all Human Resource Information
• Ability to report into a matrix Organizational structure
• Ability to analyse and present diverse

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication
• Data Analysis
• Creativity and Innovation
• High Level of Integrity
• Excellent Working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Strong Leadership skills
• Internal Customer Friendly Outlook

Candidate criteria:

• Minimum level of education required:3 – Bachelor’s degree (3 years)
• Minimum level of experience required: Over 10 years
• Languages: English (4 – Professional ++++)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Head of Operations: Amadi, Base, Rivers

Reference: 2025-1959
Job type (offshore/onshore): Onshore
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Roles and Responsibilities
Mission:

• To function as Head of the Operations team reporting to the Surfer Fleet Manager and support the Fleet Manager in his duties as Functional head for Operation of the Surfers and Training Centre with Referent Pilots.
• To assist the Surfer Fleet Manager in coordinating daily Operational activities in support of commercial contracts and vessel preparation as directed by the Fleet Manager.
• To assist the Surfer Fleet Manager for the development and tracking of annual budget performance and KPI tracking.
• To assist the Surfer Fleet Manager in the development and review of QMS/SMS procedures and forms.
• To stand in on behalf of the Surfer Fleet Manager for all Operational duties during periods of time off/leave.
• To act as the Line manager for the Operational team, the Senior Referent Pilot and Referent Pilot/s

Description and Expected Outcome/Performance Indicators:

• Assisting to ensure vessels operations meet client’s expectations as per contract deployment form.
• Direct Line supervision for the Operations managers on a day to day operations
• management during periods of absence of the Fleet Manager
• Direct Line Supervision of the Senior Referent Pilot and Referent Pilot/s
• For assisting to ensure that all vessels are operated in a cost effective manner
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and ensure budget follow up and cost monitoring
• Supporting the Fleet Manager in his role as single point accountability for his dedicated vessels vis-à-vis the SBUM, Contract Managers
• Regular interface with the Quality, HSE, Procurement, and Technical Departments for services required by FCB operations.
• Interface with the Crew Manager for crew planning.Ensure Crew Matrix is in line with client and Flag state requirements
• Assisting in the supervision of the Technical Department through the Technical manager as directed by the Surfer Fleet Manager.
• Supporting, establishing and coordinating the Backup fleet operationally to allow for proper maintenance and effective Dry Docking of the surfer fleet
• Monitoring BOURBON Quality and HSE policy implementation for Surfer operations and reporting variances with recommended action plans.
• Support incident investigations
• Perform regular visits on board including both checks and promotion of the HSE culture
• Ensure there are proper procedures in place to cover relevant segments of the fleet
• Support the adequate provision of Surfer vessels to meet client’s demands
• Deputize for the Surfer Fleet Manager and able to provide commercial and operational guidance as well as reports to the SBUM and management as required.
• To Ensure management of preventive and corrective maintenance as well as validating procurement requests, inspections and oversight over the stores.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• A Master’s degree in Marine Transport, Maritime Management or equivalent working experience or any other related discipline
• Master of Business Administration will be an asset
• Lead Auditor Training for Quality Management Systems incorporating the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM and ISO 9002) will be an added advantage.
• Leadership competences, able to manage a team while being a team player
• 5 years’ relevant work experience as Vessel Manager or over 10 years as an Operations or Fleet Manager with the ambition to be promoted to Vessel Manager
• In-depth knowledge of Fleet Management IT systems
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• A strong motivation to work in a challenging and dynamic environment in the Maritime Industry
• Highly skilled and experienced in the areas of:
• Good Knowledge of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) setting, monitoring and tracking
• Good inter Personnel Management skills
• Good Quality Control Skills
• Good and vast knowledge of Safety Management and Regulatory Compliance, International Safety Management (ISM) and International Standards Organization (ISO) Codes – Monitoring and Auditing
• Good Knowledge Environmental Awareness and Auditing

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ and above relevant experience in the maritime industry which  should have been preferably onboard seagoing vessels.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Electrician: Amadi Base, Rivers

Mission

• To support and conduct maintenance of equipment and provide efficient support on board of all BOURBON vessels as and when required.
• Overhaul repair all electrical equipments to keep BINL Fleet to 95% technical availability.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee fleet availability by carrying out/supervising preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel equipment (including vessel related equipment) onshore and offshore and supporting maintenance / repair of defective equipment on board of vessels when required.
• To analyze UPMP (root cause analysis) and implement corrective actions
• Improve safety during operations (including shipyards) by following safety BOURBON safety procedure: carry out toolbox meeting and job safety analysis.
• Replace all unsafe broken electric boxes, unsafe connection, joints and naked wirings.
• Submit all required reports as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• B.Sc / HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• 2 – 5 years experience.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Chief Engineer: Onne Base, Rivers

Reference: 2025-1956
Contract type: Permanent Contract
Job type (offshore/onshore): Offshore

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Chief Engineer is directly responsible and accountable to the Master for the supervision and management of all technical and related departments on-board.
• Shall provide reliable operation of the vessel’s engines, machinery and all other mechanical equipment.
• Has whatever authority the Master delegates upon him/her with regard to the Technical Departments on-board and the crew members assigned to work therein.
• Shall support the Master by carrying out any legal orders and/or instructions issued by the Master when such orders and/or instructions are sound and within the accepted practices of good seamanship.
• May supervise or delegate responsible supervision to another engineering officer for any ‘hot work’ performed on-board.
• Apply, follow and encourage Company policy and procedures in the performance of all tasks, with special emphasis on the protection of the environment and pollution prevention.
• Shall ensure that Company policy and procedure is rigorously maintained with all technical and engineering related job and task planning, with special emphasis on the correct use and application of PPE, safety equipment, Risk Assessment, JSA use, Checklists, Pre-task “tool box talks” and all other safety precautions relating to job and task performance.
• Shall plan and supervise technical and engineering related operations including the corrective and preventive maintenance and inspection of the vessel’s equipment, machinery and associated plants in accordance with all safe working practices and with regard to the Master’s orders.
• Additional Duties include but not limited to: Any other duties as assigned by the technical manager or his designate.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (capacity dependent on tonnage of vessel)
• Proven, verifiable working experience on-board a Supply Vessel as a Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer
• Possession of all required STCW Certificates and Mandatories

Candidate criteria:

• Minimum level of education required: 6 – Other
• Minimum level of experience required: +5 years
• Licenses (seafearers only): Chief Engineer Unlimited (A-III/2)
• Languages: English (4 – Professional ++++)
• Type of vessel: AHTS.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Maintenance Technician M/F: Amadi Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Reference: 2025-1933
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Roles and Responsibilities

• To ensure efficiency and effectiveness of base mechanical equipment and services.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance for all base mechanical equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and improve safety during operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment (toolbox meetings, job safety analysis, risk assessment and work permit).
• Complete required reporting related to inspections and maintenance activities (daily reports, final reports at the end of the works, handover reports).
• Keep stock of spare parts / materials stock up to date.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of bunkering, fuel purification and fuel tank activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (WASSCE, NECO or equivalent)
• OPITO Global 2 Training Certificate: Maintenance Practices (Mechanical)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online