Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the cost-effective maintenance of LNG vessels and their equipment to ensure safe, delay-free operation and compliance with the flag state administration and applicable class and industrial standards.
- Monitor and maintain vessel deck and engine planned maintenance system.
- Monitor and arrange statutory and classification surveys for vessels.
- Coordinate the supply of stores, supplies, spares, and consumables.
- Coordinate the repairs, defect rectifications, and modifications.
- Monitor adherence to company standards and charterer requirements.
- Assist in controlling and monitoring costs relevant to the technical department.
- Maintain and upkeep technical manuals, drawings, and catalogs from makers and yards.
- Attend shipyard and classification societies in technical matters.
- Verify documentation and certifications of new buildings/deliveries.
- Lead the accident/incident investigation related to technical matters such as equipment and failure/malfunction if required.
- Carry out annual vessel technical inspection/audit onboard as scheduled.
- Assist the Group Technical manager in the running of the technical department.
- Execution of additional project-specific technical requirements promptly
- Execute technical modifications for the project, including their approval and certifications as necessary.
- Attend to technical troubles arising during the project and liaise with the makers if required.
- Plan and coordinate technical repairs during the project, including vessel docking as necessary.
- Ensure any defects that may affect the charter are resolved promptly.
- Participate in interviews and makes recommendations regarding new-hires and promotions.
- Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow up action.
- Management of vessel budgets and operating expenditure
- Plan for, monitor, and manage dry-dockings and major scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
- Conduct regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with Company operating standards and provide Vessel Condition Reports.
- Create a partnership with the other departments (HSQE, crewing, operations, etc.) assigned to the same vessels.
Qualifications:
- 6 months experience as Chief Engineer or experience for more than 3 years as senior engineer on LNG Motor vessels.
- Valid Engine COC holder
- Knowledge of ISM, EMS,PMS, Repairs and Dry-Docking repairs
- Good technical knowledge about various marine machinery
- A desire to drive continuous improvement in self and with others.
- Analytical, problem solving, time management, project management and decision-making skills
- Ability to respond positively to Company management in an effective manner
- Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills
- Knowledge of propulsion plant and power systems onboard assigned vessels. Preferable working experience with XDF vessels and overhauling skills of an XDF Engine and DF generators.
- Knowledge of cargo containment system, cargo handling equipment and systems on board assigned vessels.
