Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for technical management of Multipurpose Heavy Lift vessels owned by the Group with extensive experience in working with Four Stroke Engines. Please note that prior 4 stroke Main Engine technical experience is essential.
Responsible for day-to-day technical operations and all associated tasks, certification, sailing technical inspections, preparing budgets, maintaining costs within budget.
Liaise with Class for arranging annual and periodical surveys.
Carry out sailing visits / vessel inspections to ensure that vessels are always kept well maintained.
Review technical reports and defect lists from vessels & ensure close follow up / closure of the same.
Liaise with makers as required on troubleshooting technical problems & advising vessels accordingly.
Prepare inspection reports and quarterly reports for management.
Carry out technical interviews / evaluations for new recruits in the fleet.
Carry out technical evaluations of the engineers and senior deck officers during vessel visits and as required to ensure good technical competence maintained on the vessels.
Liaise with HSE / Crewing / Accounts Department for smooth operation of vessels.
Maintenance and upkeep of the Vessel Planned Maintenance System on-board and ashore.
Requirements
Shore experience as Technical Superintendent minimum 5 years. Extensive experience on 4-stroke Main Engines is a MUST. Experience with heavy lift vessels preferable.
Sailing experience as Chief Engineer of minimum 3 yrs on board foreign going vessels
Diligent, self-starter, independent and result oriented individual
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organized & attentive to detail.
Good interpersonal and leadership skills