Jobs at NLNG Ship Manning Limited

NLNG Ship Manning Limited, (NSML) a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the following positions:


PLANNING & MANNING OFFICER 
REF: NSML/2010/001
Location: NSML Head Office - Lagos
The Job
The appointee will assist in maximizing the utilization of NSML Fleet Personnel (officers & ratings) managed by Fleet Managers to ensure statutory safe planning levels and relief planning. He/She will provide overall coordination of logistics for implementing all crew changes, ship visits and third party access to NLNG chartered ships at Bonny & other ports.
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships and ensure all stakeholders' interests are met
• Assist to draw up shipboard personnel relief plans/schedules
• Implement crew changes and ensure adherence to uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures to seafarers.
• Arrange logistics for officers and cadets and contact them on plans or their shipboard assignments
• Assist in providing professional advice and guidance to seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues
• Undertake quarterly ship visits to the Nigerian officers on board.
• Maintain an efficient crew mail delivery system to Nigerian officers and cadets
• Prepare monthly management report on utilization of Nigerian officers and cadets
• Assist in conducting periodic reconciliation of shipboard allowances with fleet manager
• Respond to all issues/concerns raised by officers/cadets relating to their sea service
• Support Manager, Manning & Operations in the effective oversight of manning activities by 3rd party Manning Agents contracted by BGT fleet managers
• Prepare joining instructions and leave notifications for officers joining/offsigning.
• Acknowledge all correspondence related to crew changes
The Person
The right candidate should:
• Possess a good university degree in Humanities, Law or Social Sciences.
• Possess 3 years' post graduation manning experience in a shipping organization or HR function with crewing responsibilities in an oil & gas company.
• Have knowledge of shipping operations in the maritime industry.
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess computer literacy skills and ability to work with crewing software will be an advantage.


RECORDS AND PAYMENT OFFICER 
REF: NSML/2010/002
Location: NSML Head Office - Lagos
The Job
The appointee will ensure accuracy and integrity of seafarers' records and documentation management. He/she win assist in gathering seafarers' market intelligence and monitoring and reporting on changes that could impact on manning of NLNG chartered ships. He/she will also assist in preparation of payment schedules for officers and cadets and handling/processing of adhoc claims for shipboard personnel
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain an up-to-date 'Employee Records & Statistics for NSML fleet manpower (officers, cadets, & ratings) and produce employee reports as required
• Gather and maintain an up-to-date personal record files and profile reports for officers and cadets; update sea services records including their schedule, bio-data and career progression status, visa status, certificate of competency (CoC) and others
• Ensure that officers, cadets & trainees scheduled to join ships possess valid documents required to join, .E.g. CoC, ENG, Yellow Card, etc
• Arrange logistics and appointment revalidation of seafarers' documents
• Assist in the review and drafting of new administrative procedures and work instructions and obtaining management approval
• Make inputs on payroll for salary administration and payment.
• Assist to collate and analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly invoices, processes all invoice payment(travel, catering etc)
• Handle the processing/control of expenses and follow up on payroll monthly variation reports
• Maintain updated financial data concerning expenses and revenue of seafarers\ cadets etc in order to have a continuous control of approved budget and alert management on budget performance 
• Develop and maintain appropriate filing system of all financial transactions records of NSML
The Person
The right candidate should
• Possess a good university degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Sciences
• Have 3 year post graduation experience with at least 2 years in a similar accounting function of a reputable oil and gas Or shipping organization.
• Possess a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA) and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage.
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skins.


INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICER 
REF: NSMU2010/003
Location; NSML Head Office - Lagos
The Job
The appointee will monitor and implement the NLNG Seafarers COS, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Nigerian ratings, in line with International Labour Organisation (ILO), International Transport Federation (ITF) NAMASA rules and requirements for Maritime Labour. He/she will monitor and foster/ensure a harmonious relationship amongst the Nigerian ratings on BGT ships.
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Initiate the review of Shipboard Officers Conditions of Service periodically in line with CBA and current realities 
• Participate in the Industrial Relations Meetings to handle concerns of seafarers 
• In line with Fleet Managers requirements, draft and review procedures / work instructions for the administration of shipboard personnel
• Assist in the development of guidelines for the management of NSMVs seafarers rights and obligations under the various International Maritime Labour Organisation Laws, Merchant Navy Code of Conduct, Fleet Management Agreements, NSML Conditions of Service etc.
• Participate in official visits by NSML personnel to NSML fleet personnel at home or hospital.
• Assist in promoting harmonious relationships between the company, industrial unions, and Other organizations that deal with wellbeing of seafarers.
• Assist in evaluating the performance of cadets, investigate issues I prepare disciplinary/grievances case files for senior management consideration and implement decisions for improved performances
The Person
The right candidate should:
• Possess a good university degree in Humanities or Social Sciences
• Have 3-5 years' cognate experience in HR practice 3 years' of which must have been spent as officer of core personnel HR function in a reputable organization preferably in an oil & gas company;
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 


Method of Application
Interested applicants should apply to The Manager, Manpower Planning & Resourcing, through ANY of the following addresses:


Nigeria LNG Limited 
C & C Towers 
Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa Street 
Victoria Island 
PMB 12774 
Lagos


Nigeria LNG Limited 
Amadi Creek 
Integrated Service Base 
Off Eastern Bye-Pass 
Port-Harcourt 
Rivers State 


Nigeria LNG Limited 
Plant Complex 
Bonny Island 
Rivers State 


Nigeria LNG Limited 
8TH Floor Church Gate Towers 
Central Business District 
Abuja 
forwarding their handwritten applications, photocopies of their credentials and detailed curriculum vitae with full details of contact address (not P. O, Box) telephone numbers and email address. The reference number of the position applied for should he clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, which should reach the addressee. Only short-listed candidates will be notified/contacted. Kindly ensure valid e-mail addresses and phone numbers are provided in your application.
The curriculum vitae should be formatted in the order listed below:
• SURNAME 
• FIRST NAME/INITIALS 
• DATE OF BIRTH
• AGE 
• STATE OF ORIGIN 
• SEX 
• MARITAL STATUS 
• CONTACT ADRESS 
• TELEPHONE NUMBER 
• E-MAIL ADDRESS 
• INSTITUTION(S) ATTENDED WITH DATES 
• DEGREE(S) OBTAINED WITH DATES 
• CLASS OF DEGREE 
• PREVIOUS WORK EXPEHJENCE 
• REFEREES 


Closing Date: 21st December, 2010.