Marine and Terminal Operations Coordinator

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marine & Terminal Operations Coordinator

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Marine & Terminal Operations Coordinator to support the safe and efficient coordination of marine and terminal activities within an upstream oil and gas environment.
• The successful candidate will coordinate vessel movements, berthing and unberthing, mooring operations, cargo-transfer interfaces, vessel readiness, and marine logistics, while maintaining effective communication between vessel crews, terminal personnel, operations, security, and other stakeholders.
• The role requires strong marine operational knowledge, excellent coordination and communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in a safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe marine and terminal operations, including vessel movements, berthing, unberthing, mooring, and cargo-transfer interfaces.
• Monitor marine logistics, vessel readiness, terminal activities, and compliance with approved operating procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain effective communication with vessel masters, agents, terminal personnel, operations, security teams, and other stakeholders.
• Verify marine documentation, permits, operational checklists, weather and tide conditions, and overall operational readiness.
• Support crude and product transfer activities while ensuring safe and effective marine interfaces.
• Support marine assurance activities, incident prevention, emergency response, and operational readiness.
• Monitor operational constraints and escalate marine, safety, weather, vessel, or terminal-related risks appropriately.
• Maintain accurate vessel movement, cargo-interface, terminal, and operational records.
• Support investigations and follow-up actions relating to marine incidents, near misses, and operational deviations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Marine Transportation, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream E&P exposure.
• Proven hands-on experience in comparable marine, terminal, offshore, or oil and gas operating environments.
• Strong knowledge of marine operations, vessel coordination, cargo-transfer activities, HSE requirements, and operational procedures.
• STCW certification appropriate to the candidate’s professional background.
• Relevant marine, offshore safety, or emergency-response certification is desirable.
• Other relevant professional or technical certifications will be an added advantage.

Technical Expertise:
The successful candidate should demonstrate practical and recent experience in:

• Marine and terminal operations.
• Vessel movement, berthing, unberthing, and berth coordination.
• Mooring operations and mooring safety.
• Cargo transfer and marine-terminal interfaces.
• Vessel readiness and operational coordination.
• Marine assurance and compliance documentation.
• Marine logistics and vessel scheduling.
• Weather, tide, and operational readiness assessment.
• Emergency response and incident prevention.
• Stakeholder and contractor coordination.
• Marine operational records and reporting.

What We Value:
We are looking for a professional who demonstrates:

• Strong safety awareness and personal accountability.
• Sound operational judgment and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make timely decisions in safety-critical situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with vessel crews, terminal personnel, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and compliance.