Role and Responsibilities of the Fleet Manager, Operations
In charge of Operations (Marine, Technical and Safety).
- Plan, organize and monitor efficient resource management of all department’s superintendents and operation assistants/executives.
- Promote and develop a culture of continuous improvement in pursuit of organizational objectives.
- Maintain a harmonious working relationship among team members and colleagues.
- Monitor and manage day-to-day operations with the assistance of the Marine and Technical Superintendents.
- Monitor voyage and commercial performance with the respective superintendents.
- Prepare the annual fleet operating budgets with inputs from all the Marine/Technical Superintendents. Also, monitor the expenditure against the budget, and explain variances in the monthly report to the Senior Management, with contributions from the Superintendents.
- Prepare, manage, and control department budgets for any projects related expenses.
- Report to the Board of Directors for the planning of annual KPIs and targets for the Operations Team (Marine, Technical, and Safety& Training).
- Provide technical direction for development, design and system integration in new ship buildings and current ships.
- Plan, coordinate and implement a systematic Planned Maintenance Program.
- Plan, coordinate and execute an efficient and cost-effective docking program.
- Ensure that technical procedures, documentation and standard policies are put in place and reviewed regularly.
- With the Team Leads, conduct performance reviews of all members in the relevant departments and identify areas of improvement.
- Assign each team member specific tasks and oversee their performance.
- Coordinate with the Company’s insurance section for claim settlement with the respective superintendents.
- Keep abreast of new relevant rules and regulations and ensure implementation across the Company.
- Perform verification checks through audit and inspection in compliance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental System and Workplace Safety and Health Act and Environmental Public Health Regulations.
- Oversee internal and external audits, and reviews of ISM, ISPS and ISO, with the assistance of the Team Lead in the Safety & Training Department.
- Oversee implementation of the International Ship & Port Security Code (ISPS) and Harbour Craft Security Code (HCSC), including internal and external audits.
- Oversee implementation of Fleet Safety Training Plan, drills and exercises.
- Attend, coordinate and implement Oil Majors’ and Charterers’ HSSEQ requirements.
- Overall in charge of the Company’s Oil Majors, Class, Flag and Statutory audits.
- Help update and monitor the Company’s TMSA.
- Attend to casualty, incident, personnel accident investigation and reporting.
- Plan, coordinate and attend to the new building, delivery and sale of ships if required.
- Act as an Emergency Response Team coordinator.
- Participate in marine and shipping committees and working groups as and when required.
- Carry out other duties assigned by the Senior Management.
Job Requirement:
- Possess COC Class 1 (Motor) with dangerous cargo endorsement (Oil & Chemical)
- Preferably to have 10 years’ experience as Chief Engineer on Tanker vessel and relevant shore based experience
- Must have strong leadership qualities to lead a team.
- Preferably with 5 years Superintendent experience.
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- A skilled organizer and communicator at all level
- Committed to stringent quality and cost control
