Shipping and Production Operations Officer

About the Role

Estymol Oil Services seeks a qualified Shipping and Production Operations Officer to manage critical scheduling, logistics, and operational coordination functions in our Lagos operations.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and Operations Coordination

• Develop and maintain crude oil lifting schedules in alignment with production forecasts and sales agreements to control tank tops
• Coordinate with terminal operators, production teams, vessel owners, and traders to ensure timely crude evacuation and avoid demurrage
• Monitor daily production and storage levels to prevent tank-top situations or production curtailment
• Manage vessel nomination, acceptance, berthing, and loading operations to prevent commercial penalties from delays

Logistics and Cargo Management

• Liaise with shipping agents, inspectors, and surveyors to ensure smooth cargo operations
• Oversee cargo measurement, sampling, and quality verification processes to guarantee operational integrity
• Track vessel movements and provide real-time updates to internal stakeholders for operational transparency
• Ensure proper documentation for each lifting, including Bills of Lading, ullage reports, certificates of quality and quantity, and shipping documents to avoid outturn discrepancies

Required Experience

Production Operations

• Application of standard workflows and best practices in oil and gas operations

Contracting and Procurement

• Strategy development and contract negotiation and management
• Claims resolution and vendor evaluation
• Technical documentation review and approval

Compliance and Standards

• Application of international and national regulations
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards
• ISO and Total Quality Management (TQM) standards