Shipping Compliance Officer at Matrix Energy Group


Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Shipping Compliance Officer
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).
  • Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.
  • Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.
  • Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.
  • Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.
  • Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.
  • Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
  • Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.
  • Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
  • Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.
  • Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.
  • Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.
  • Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.
  • Periodically provide reports of activities done.
  • Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).
  • Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.
  • Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.
  • Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
  • Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.
  • Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.
  • Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.
  • Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
  • Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.
  • Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.
  • Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.
  • Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.
  • Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.
  • Periodically provide reports of activities done.

Requirements
Education Experience:

  • Shipping Academy graduate, recognized by National Authorities or a degree from an Institution of higher education.
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience on a similar role
  • A HSE certification is an added advantage e.g NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.

Skills:

  • Good analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work for extended hours when required
  • Possess good communication skills (oral and written)
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
  • Good knowledge of international shipping standards e.g MARPOL, ISPS, MLC, ISM etc
  • Knowledge of the shipping industry
  • Ability to pay attention to detail

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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