Technical Superintendent Port Engineer at Nestoil Plc

Job Description

As a Technical Superintendent / Port Engineer, your responsibilities are:

• 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 programs and dry-docking.
• To keep proper operational records.
• To regularly inspect the vessels regarding compliance with Safety, Environmental Protection and Hygiene as per International Safety Management Code requirements.
• To assist the crew during cases of troubleshooting.
• 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.

What are we looking for?

• A degree from a Nautical Institution (Certificate of Competency STCW Regulation III/2)
• 5 years sea-going 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 new-building site work has been performed, classification society surveyor
• Preferably minimum of 3 years’ experience as technical superintendent in a tanker’s management shipping company or background as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and experience with a shipping company, classification society
• Essential high level of English language (Written and spoken)
• Decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, work and deal with people from multiethnic 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.