Recruitment At LOC Group (London Offshore Consultants)

LOC Group (London Offshore Consultants) is a leading international marine and engineering consultancy to the world’s shipping and offshore energy industries and their associated governmental, insurance and legal interests.

We combine multi-disciplined engineering and marine knowledge with practical experience and expertise to provide a unique range of consulting, survey and marine casualty response services to our clients, supplemented by our global network of strategically located offices.
Job Title: Marine Engineer
Job Location: Nigeria

Job description:

• Expansion of our work in the African region provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced shore based Marine Engineer to join our growing team in Lagos.
• Working on behalf of insurance underwriters, Marine Warranty Surveyor experts evaluate operational risks and assess the feasibility of Marine Operations by technical review of literature and on-site inspections.

The key dimensions of the role include:

• Ensure that Marine Operations are performed within defined risk levels.
• Carry out surveys, which will include examination and evaluation of the operation and conditions ascertaining acceptable risks.
• Carry out surveys on all types of vessels and other marine craft including offshore units
• Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with the highest technical standards and codes applied to pipeline installation and/or offshore structures.
• Liaising with clients.
• Undertake engineering consultancy work as required with secondary emphasis on legal work.
• Help with marketing activities in other areas of LOC Group and LOC business as specifically required.
• As a consultant at LOC you would expect to undertake challenging assignments and be prepared to travel overseas and offshore at short notice. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of client contact and consequently successful candidates will have very good communication and reporting skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should possess a Class 1 Certificate of Competency (STCW III/2) and will have served as Chief Engineer.
• 7+ years experience, preferably from the oil & gas industry.
• Posses up to date knowledge of loadout, transportation and installation, codes of practice, Rules and Guidelines.
• Proactive, able to show initiative in problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Desired:

• 3 years’ experience in the marine/offshore oil and gas or shipping industries.
• Practical experience in offshore construction (heavy lift, subsea or pipeline installation).
• The ability to read and write Chinese is desired but not an essential requirement for this role.
• Applications from candidates who have held senior positions at sea, particularly those with experience in marine surveying or consulting, will also be considered.

How To Apply:
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NOTE: This position is open to both full time and freelancer applicants
Deadline: Not Specified