Job Description

• Ensure that day to day operations are performed in a safe, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Manage client expectations and build-up a close relationship and 'goodwill' with the customer representative/client on site.
• Coordinate and execute the daily running maintenance within budget on board of vessels.
• Monitor and follow-up on the planned maintenance system.
• Generate and approve purchase orders and requisitions and receive & inspect goods delivered.
• Supervise, coach and instruct Chief Engineers if and when required to ensure smooth and professional on board technical management
• Undertake vessel inspections and report on the status of the vessels to the Regional Marine Manager and Contract Manager.
• Investigate and analyse root causes of defects and take timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Arrange surveys with flag state and classification authorities and other relevant parties.
• Ensure full compliance of vessel certifications with flag state and class requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and execute dry dockings in line with quality standards, agreed budgets and time lines.
• Supervise and evaluate activities and performance of third party contractors and vendors.
• Ensure damages to be surveyed and repaired in close consultation with classification societies and the insurance department.
• Optimize and implement technical (new build) standards.
• Maintain daily communication with assigned vessels.

Qualifications

• A strong communicator (verbal and written)
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Maritime Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years in Ship Management as a Technical Superintendent or equivalent.
• Team player with a collaborative approach, maintaining high standards and good work ethics.
• High level of organisational and planning skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality outcomes that are accurate, complete, and timely.
• The successful applicant will be required to satisfy a company pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol and site inductions.