Country Manager, Topaz Energy and Marine

Topaz Energy and Marine is a leading oilfield services company providing marine and engineering solutions to the global energy industry with primary focus on MENA and the Caspian Sea. Headquartered in Dubai and with more than 35 years of experience in the Middle East, Topaz operates a fleet of approximately 100 offshore support vessels and provides energy and marine engineering services. Topaz is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renaissance Services SAOG, a publicly traded company on the Muscat Securities Market, Oman.

Job Description

The main purpose of this role is to lead, manage and grow the operations of Topaz Marine Nigeria. The position which will be based in Port Harcourt and is critical for ensuring future growth and returns on existing and future investment in this business unit.

Key Accountabilities:

Be responsible for profit and loss of the Nigeria Business Unit
Lead the Nigeria Business Unit to ensure achievement of stated/agreed aligned with Topaz Energy and marine Strategic Plans
Develop and lead the implantation of the Nigeria Business Unit strategy aligned with Topaz Energy and Marine Strategic Plans
Maximize the realizable value of the Company’s physical assets through marketing of the Nigeria Business Unit’s assets and services, and optimizing operational planning and performance
Identify and develop new business opportunities, new markets and new clients for the Nigeria
Manage and develop employees of the Nigeria business unit in line with Topaz Marine Values and Strategies
Provide a safe and secure working environment for all employees and interested parties
Establish and maintain alliances and strategic relationships with clients, partners etc.
Ensure Global Business Unit is compliant with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Protect and develop the company reputation in the industry and local communities within which it operates worldwide
Exercise effective control over all aspects of Business Operations and provide effective reporting for all aspects of Business Unit’s Performance

Desired Skills & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Trade Qualification
Post Graduate Qualification in Management Discipline is desirable

Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in large vessel owning organizations
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior role, managing operations.

Job-Specific Skills:
Offshore Vessel Owning Management
Marine Operating Standards and Requirements
Management Accounting & Capital Budgeting

Generic Skills:
Commercial Evaluation
Negotiation with Clients
Management & Leadership
Business Risk Analysis
Strategy Formulation & Planning

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