Role:
- Ensure the safe, economical, and efficient operation and maintenance of marine equipment on ships in line with customer contracts/Charter Party agreements and within approved budgets, meeting the satisfaction of both owners and clients.
- Serve as the primary onshore point of contact for vessels regarding technical management and mobilization activities.
- Maintain regular communication with the owner regarding daily operations as defined and agreed with the Marine Manager.
- Oversee Statutory and Classification surveys for all vessel equipment and systems.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to avoid technical or operational non-conformities that could lead to downtime.
- Provide proactive feedback to the Fleet Manager and Marine Manager to support continuous improvement of the PMS maintenance system.
- Monitor and follow up on vessel technical performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Take prompt action to address and improve performance in cases of non-conformities or deviations.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented in response to technical incidents or non-conformities.
- Analyze breakdowns and technical incidents and recommend learnings for the fleet.
- Submit weekly technical status reports for the vessel to the Marine Manager.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel repairs and dry-docking in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Arrange repairs, provide spare parts and service engineers, and oversee repair work during major breakdowns to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Handle insurance-related matters, including notifications, follow-ups, and settlements, in coordination with the Fleet Manager and Marine Manager.
- Lead vessel condition assessments.
- Participate in appraisals and selection of key vessel personnel.
- Comply with requirements and report any non-conformities.
- Collaborate with other fleet disciplines to optimize vessel and fleet performance.
- Proactively seek and implement effective solutions for both the company and its clients.
- Demonstrate flexibility in handling ad hoc situations.
- Actively contribute to improving operational routines and solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred sea time experience as Chief Engineer on offshore vessels.
- Familiarity with operations and technical aspects of OSVs.
- Proven skills in budgeting and cost control.
- Strong knowledge in the following areas
- General vessel machinery, equipment, and systems.
- Classification and statutory regulations.
- Engine types, including Caterpillar, Cummins, Wartsila, and Niigata.
- FPP, CPP, Z-Pellers, and Azimuth drives.
- DP systems and maintenance.
- Diesel-electric drives and hybrid engine configurations.
- Computerized PMS and related software.
- Preferably experienced in ship management.
- Availability to travel on short notice.
- Strong communication and information-sharing abilities.
