Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Superintendent to elevate themselves to a Technical Manager with a world leading OSV owner. This post is based in West Africa and gives true progression opportunities.

• Supervise all technical activities of the Area fleet & Area technical department with authorization from Area Manager to take administrative & technical decisions as considered appropriate.
  

• Liaise with Shipyard and equipment suppliers to ensure prompt settlement of warranty issues.
  

• Preparation of vessel budgets and presentation to Area Manager for approval.
  

• Monitor budgetary performance and ensure cost effective management of vessels.
  

• Vetting of vessel stores and spares requisitions, approval of purchases, and ensuring effective and timely material delivery to the vessels.
  

• On a daily basis update the Area Manager in matters appertaining to ship operation, incidents and budgetary performance of Area fleet vessels.
  

• Ensure effective implementation of Company’s safety management system and environmental policy on board vessels.
  

• Ensure effective implementation and management of Company’s Preventive Maintenance Program.
  

• Evaluate critical spare inventory and distribution to ensure maximum vessel service reliability.
  

• Maintain close contact and good working relationship with clients and their representatives involved with onboard operations of Company’s vessels.
  

• Monitor vessel condition through daily review of vessel technical reports and regular on board inspections.
  

• Monitor and maintain vessel equipment and operating performance in synchronization with Company’s vessel specifications.
  

• Prepare specifications for major refits, dry-docking & major repairs as required.
  

• Liaise with Company appointed dry-dock superintendents and monitor progress and cost status of vessels under their direct supervision.
  

• Ensure effective training, supervision, and appraisal of junior engineer officers and provide general guidance to vessel engineers through day to day operational involvement.
  

• In conjunction with Crewing Department vetting of CV data of applicants for on board and shore based technical appointments.
  

• Any other duties assigned by the Area Manager.

Requirements

• First class chief engineer Certificate of Competency.
  

• Minimum 3 Year’s experience as Chief Engineer on Anchor Handling and Platform Supply vessels
  

• Minimum 3 years experience as Engineering Superintendent working with Anchor Handling and Platform

Company offers

Salary of c. £60k along with accommodation, living allowance, flight allowance and benefits.