Technical Operations Manager Lekki

Propetrol Limited is a leading energy trading company operating at the heart of Africa’s evolving markets, with a growing international footprint across marine fuels (bunkers), gas, and refined products. We run a commercially driven, execution-focused trading platform, working with global oil companies, suppliers, and shipping partners to move product efficiently across key international routes.

We leverage deep relationships with global oil majors and leading trading houses. Our trading team brings over 125 years of combined international bunkering experience, positioning us to compete at a global level. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Technical Operations  Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Operations

Reports To: Technical Superintendent Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee the Company's marine,  engineering, and technical operations across its oil & gas, EPC, marine logistics, and renewable energy businesses. The successful candidate will support the Technical Superintendent in ensuring the technical integrity, operational reliability, safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the Company's marine assets, engineering projects, and technical infrastructure. This role requires a technically competent and commercially aware professional with extensive experience in vessel operations, maintenance planning, dry-docking, repairs, engineering projects, asset management, and technical team coordination. The ideal candidate will combine strong engineering expertise with project management capability, cost consciousness, and a commitment to international safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Support the Technical Superintendent in implementing the Company's technical and asset management strategy. Coordinate technical operations across marine logistics, EPC projects, offshore activities, renewable energy installations, and engineering operations. Monitor the technical performance, availability, maintenance, and lifecycle condition of vessels, equipment, and critical assets. Implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce equipment downtime, improve performance, and optimize maintenance costs.

Coordinate the technical management of vessels, including inspections, repairs, dry-docking, modifications, commissioning, and technical upgrades. Oversee marine engineering activities involving machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and onboard technical installations. Provide engineering support for offshore operations, towage services, vessel mobilization, marine logistics, and infrastructure projects. Ensure technical activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules and operational requirements. Support EPC projects during planning, design review, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.

Implement and monitor planned maintenance systems for vessels, marine equipment, and engineering assets. Support compliance with statutory regulations, classification society requirements, flag State regulations, and applicable international maritime conventions. Coordinate technical inspections, surveys, audits, certifications, and regulatory documentation. Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical reports, manuals, certificates, and equipment documentation. Ensure compliance with Company HSE policies, quality standards, operating procedures, and industry best practices.

Coordinate technical planning and execution for vessel repairs, refurbishment, upgrades, engineering works, and capital improvement projects. Monitor technical budgets, maintenance expenditure, contractor performance, and project delivery timelines. Work closely with the Procurement team to define technical specifications and ensure the timely sourcing of spare parts, equipment, materials, and specialist services. Review technical proposals, quotations, drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions. Evaluate new technologies and recommend engineering solutions that improve operational performance, safety, efficiency, and long-term asset value.

Identify technical, operational, and maintenance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Investigate equipment failures, breakdowns, technical incidents, and operational disruptions, implementing corrective and preventive actions. Support the development of contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and asset readiness. Promote a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Supervise, mentor, and develop technical personnel, engineers, coordinators, and contractors. Allocate technical resources and monitor team performance across projects and operational activities. Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Projects, HSE, Finance, and other departments to ensure effective service delivery. Support the Technical Superintendent in managing relationships with classification societies, flag administrations, OEMs, shipyards, regulatory authorities, contractors, and technical service providers. Prepare technical performance reports, maintenance updates, risk assessments, budget reports, and recommendations for the Technical Superintendent and Executive Management.

Performance Management

Monitor and report on key technical performance indicators, including:

Asset and vessel availability Equipment reliability and operational uptime Planned maintenance compliance Equipment downtime and failure rates Dry-docking and maintenance performance Maintenance budget performance HSE and regulatory compliance Technical audit outcomes Contractor and vendor performance Project delivery performance Asset lifecycle optimization.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline. 8–10 years' progressive technical experience, including supervisory responsibility within marine, oil & gas, offshore, EPC, shipping, energy, or infrastructure sectors. Demonstrated experience  managing vessel technical operations,  engineering maintenance systems, and technical  projects. Strong knowledge of vessel repairs, dry-docking, inspections, commissioning, and engineering best practices. Experience working with classification societies, flag administrations, OEMs, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Experience supporting offshore operations, EPC projects, marine logistics, or renewable energy infrastructure will be an added advantage.

Marine engineering and technical operations

Asset integrity and lifecycle management Planned and preventive maintenance systems Engineering project coordination Dry-docking and vessel repair management Technical risk assessment and root cause analysis Budget monitoring and cost optimization Marine safety, HSE, and regulatory compliance Contractor and vendor management Technical documentation and reporting Strong leadership and team management capabilities Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (preferred) COREN registration or equivalent professional engineering certification PMP or PRINCE2 Project Management Certification NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE certification ISM Code, ISPS Code, or other maritime compliance certifications will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package and annual performance-based incentives (N2,000,000 - N3,000,000 monthly) Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits. Pension contributions and retirement savings plan. Paid leave and parental leave benefits. Professional development, leadership training, and certification support. Opportunity to contribute to transformative energy projects and strategic business growth. A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.

30th August, 2026. How to Apply

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