About the Role
SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tow Master - Transportation & Installation to join our dynamic workforce in Nigeria. In this critical offshore leadership role, you will act as the Company's lead project marine representative for the T&I campaign, providing expert marine leadership and technical oversight for the FSO UNITY disconnection and FSO ADIANA installation projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide senior marine supervision and technical oversight of the FSO UNITY disconnection and FSO ADIANA transportation, installation, hook-up, and mooring operations.
- Review, challenge, and formally endorse Contractor marine engineering deliverables including towing analyses, mooring analyses, and ballasting plans.
- Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and marine risk assessment workshops to ensure comprehensive mitigation of offshore operational hazards.
- Maintain the project marine risk register and verify that operating limits, weather-window criteria, and abort procedures are strictly followed.
- Coordinate pre-mobilization inspections, vessel suitability verifications, and compliance with OCIMF/OVID standards alongside Affiliate Marine Assurance.
- Manage technical interactions with Contractors, vessel owners, and Marine Warranty Surveyors while preparing daily marine operation reports.
- Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Marine Transportation, Naval Architecture, or Offshore Engineering.
- Possession of Master Mariner (Unlimited), Chief Mate Unlimited, Chief Marine Engineer Officer, Barge Master, or Tow Master certification.
- Minimum of 15 years of proven professional experience in offshore transportation and installation projects.
- Demonstrated experience in senior marine leadership roles managing complex offshore campaigns and multi-party technical interfaces.
- Strong working knowledge of marine warranty survey processes, anchor handling, mooring installation, and stability control.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in oil and gas technical expertise.
- Involvement in high-profile, mission-critical offshore energy campaigns in Nigeria.
- Professional growth and career advancement within an established multinational organization.