About the Role
This position involves organizing, coordinating, and delegating technical tasks for vessels under management. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient technical activities of all managed vessels, monitoring performance, and maintaining the highest standards of operation and maintenance within the constraints of budget and resources.
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Responsibilities
- Organize, coordinate, and delegate technical tasks within the vessel management scope.
- Prepare the annual OPEX budget for vessels under your charge.
- Monitor all technical activities of managed vessels (DP and non-DP) ensuring monthly Planned Maintenance System (PMS) reports from vessels are thoroughly analyzed.
- Oversee vessel activities, ensuring that monthly log reviews are communicated to both the site office and vessel crew.
- Review financial performance against budgets for all managed vessels.
- Maintain the vessels in optimal condition as permitted by owner funds.
- Assist the Group Technical Manager in developing and implementing technical procedures and work instructions.
- Liaise with customers regarding technical matters and vessel performance.
- Ensure updated and detailed technical specifications of vessels are available in the office.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records during and upon completion of dry dockings and repairs, documenting actual and anticipated expenditures along with the quality of work involved.
- Source, identify, and purchase cost-effective technical supplies within authority limits.
- Ensure inventories onboard are regularly checked and properly accounted for.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits onboard in compliance with company requirements.
- Attend vessel sea trials, dry docking, repairs, and surveys as needed.
- Travel overseas on short notice for inspections, meetings, or surveys when necessary.
- Execute Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE) management, including selection of service providers.
- Ensure requisition orders submitted by the vessel are addressed, working with the purchasing department to facilitate prompt supply of approved items onboard.
- Track all technical expenditures on all managed vessels, including those under maintenance or docking.
- Determine repair specifications for dry docking, maintenance, and surveys using cost-effective methods. Compile documents upon completion of dry dockings, including a summary of work performed and comparing actual expenditures against the budget.
- Manage lifting equipment and crane inspections.
Requirements
- Marine Engineering / Naval Architectural Degree with relevant offshore ship management experience.
- Class 1 or 2 sea-going chief engineer with relevant ship management experience or a minimum of 5 years in technical support.
- In-depth understanding of the Middle East and its operational theatre.
- Strong knowledge of dynamic positioning, FMEA, and management of FMECA.
- Detailed understanding of applicable industry rules, regulations, conventions, and laws relevant to the area of operations and vessels.
