Marine Operations Manager

About the role

An indigenous oil and gas servicing company, represented by Myrtle Management Consultants, is hiring an experienced Marine Operations Lead (also referred to as Marine Security Operations Analyst) based in Lagos, Marina. The role is an active participant in both the strategic direction and daily execution of operations, covering marine security, logistics and offshore security.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day marine security operations, marine logistics and offshore security efficiently.
• Support the implementation of the security plan and operations process manual.
• Maintain a high level of confidence in the Operations CRM system and report faults or administrative requirements as needed.
• Monitor operations patrol boat engineering, HSE, ICT and logistics issues in the Operations Command Centre.
• Ensure the Operations team uses maritime voice procedures correctly, obtains Naval Clearance documentation before patrol boats provide security duties, and sends feedback forms to departing vessels.
• Ensure Operational SOPs are followed and contact Operations Managers immediately in emergencies.
• Maintain control systems and CRM databases (vessel list, patrol boat daily bunker usage, patrol boat movement sheet).
• Work with the Operations Manager on pre-deployment briefings, post-deployment debriefings and reporting, and prepare the daily Operations Sitrep.
• Monitor ROB readings and consumption levels of patrol boat movements with 24-hour readings, coordinate bunkering through the approval system, and monitor communication and tracking systems to minimise downtime.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies, Accounting, Business, Finance or Mathematics.
• At least 5 years of related experience (e.g. marine logistics).
• 5+ years of experience with Maritime Domain Awareness and Maritime Security in the Atlantic, Pacific and Asia.
• 2+ years in intelligence collection, fusion and dissemination; 1+ year on a maritime watchfloor or operations centre; 2+ years in maritime security cooperation, exercises, planning or assessments.
• Experience in marine security, logistics or shipping.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with charter party agreements.
• Strong analytical, operational, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Candidates apply through the recruiter; interviews are on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for submission is 14 November 2026.