Technical Superintendent at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Summary:

Our Client, a major player in the Oil and Gas industry is looking to hire a Technical Superintendent to ensure the full technical readiness and optimum performance of the vessels in meeting the service commitments of the company.

This role involves the leading and managing of multi-functional teams, including contribution to HR processes such as recruitment and performance management of crew. To work within any necessary commercial and budgetary constraints to ensure vessels remain in a safe and seaworthy condition in accordance with Classification Society and Flag State requirements, are operated safely and meet all necessary regulatory standard.

Location: Warri, Nigeria

Reporting Relationships: 

Reports to: Technical Manager

Direct Reports: Technical Engineers Chief Engineers tugs/ tankers

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate and control the supply of spare parts and necessary vessel equipment.
• To provide guidance and solutions to technical issues to ensure the full technical readiness and optimum performance of the vessels in meeting the service commitments of the company.
• To provide a leading role and technical expertise in the event of an emergency response situation.
• To promote safety and safe working practices as an operational necessity.
• To provide effective communication across all levels within the company to inform of significant operational/technical issues that impact on the availability of vessels.
• To plan, coordinate and monitor maintenance programmes and drydocking.
• To keep proper operational records.
• To inspect regularly the vessels regarding compliance with Safety, Environmental Protection and Hygiene as per International Safety Management Code requirements.
• To assist the crew during cases of trouble-shooting.
• To be constantly aware of the situation of the vessels, the maintenance status and the repairs needs of the vessels on a short, medium and long term basis.
• To develop the annual technical department budget.
• To arrange for closure of deficiencies found in vetting, PSC Inspections, Charterers inspections, P&I Club surveys, etc.

Key Performance Metrics:

Planned Maintenance Systems• Reduced failure response time.

Planning accuracy

Management

Performance in maintaining fleet operation to customer satisfaction.

Regulatory Compliance

Implements best practice standards in safety management and actively promotes safety and safe working practices in all operations

QHSE/ISM Code• Compliance with the requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and other standards required by the company

Physical Exertion on the Job: Yes – Medium

Skills, Knowledge and Competence Requirements:

• Essential high level of English language (Written and spoken) - Decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, work and deal with people from multi ethnic background.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and good organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to work outside office hours. - Proficient in MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree from a Nautical Institution (Certificate of Competency STCW Regulation III/2)
• 5 years seagoing experience as engineer officer with a minimum of 2 in the rank of chief engineer on tankers. The seagoing experience may be waived provided other relevant experience like shipyard and/or newbuilding site work has been performed, classification society surveyor
• Preferably minimum of 3 years' experience as technical superintendent in a tankers management shipping company or background as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and experience with a shipping company, classification society.