Job Description:
• Oversee the technical performance of Vessels (Owned/Chartered In), ensuring vessels are maintained in optimal operational condition.
• Develop Plan maintenance system applicable to company vessels / barges
• Plan and execute routine maintenance and repair schedules.
• Monitor and liaise with Classification societies and flag states to ensure vessel certification and surveys are up-to-date.
* Adhere to the company Operations, Technical and HSQE policies and practices.
* Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL etc.)
* Approve, co-ordinate and arrange supply of stores, spares and consumables, in accordance with Company’s SCM guidelines.
* Coordinate and control vessel’s budget relevant to Technical aspects.
* Able to attend vessel /barge drydocking in homebase and overseas
* Attend to oil majors’ vetting requirements of the Company and the fleet.
* Briefing of Shipboard Senior Officers prior to joining vessels with regards to Safety Management System as required, Technical Matters onboard, and specific charterers’ requirements.
* Conduct (independently) suitability surveys, on-hire surveys, off-hire surveys, bunker surveys and with knowledge of the requirements of most marine warranty surveys.
* Liaise with Marine Agents, Marine Warranty Surveyors, Classification Society Surveyors and Client Representatives.
* Closeout the MWS & Oil Major punch list with the most economical way.
* Maintain and upkeep technical Manuals, Drawings, Catalogues from makers and yards.
* Supervise the outfitting of vessels. Prepare and transmit the Statement of Facts for the progress of the outfitting.
* Conduct fuel consumption analysis for vessels.
* Review and verify Critical spare onboard based on Vessel operation requirements.
* Assist Project Manager with the Mobilization of the 3rd party Vessel with crewing, ship Chandelling, Bunkering and Provision.
* Member of the shore Emergency Response Team for the relevant vessels.
* Assist in the identification of safety risk assessment and environmental aspects / impacts for vessel operations. Carry out audits and inspections as assigned.
* Ensure the timely supply and maintain a sufficient stock of engine room stores, spares, and other maintenance items on board at all times.
* Ensure calibration validity of MMC, gas detection equipment and alcohol meters.
* Ensure annual servicing of portable and fixed LSA & FFA such as fire extinguishers, L/rafts, SCBA sets, EEBD sets, L/boat and Rescue boat davit annual test, EPIRB and VDR annual performance test, L/boat air bottle, BA compressor air quality test, etc.
* Help maintain the Company’s TMSA.
* Be part of the incident investigation team providing technical assistance as and when required by the Board of Inquiry.
Qualifications / Experience
- Degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture and minimum 6 years of office experience or Chief Engineer’s license, minimum 3 years of sea service as Chief Engineer and 1 year of office experience as Superintendent Engineer or Possess Certificate of Competency (Engine) Class 1 or Class 2 (Port Limit), or alternatively Class 2 or 3 (Foreign Going), can be considered.
- Willing to travel & sail with vessel for short voyages and evaluate problems and assist management.
- Familiar with international and local maritime regulations and requirements.
- Possess good teamwork and cooperation with involved parties
- Familiar with maritime rules and regulations, codes and guidelines, ISM code and ISPS requirements
