About Us
Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement means partnering with one of the world's leading third party ship managers. As a multinational, family- owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.
The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.
Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment Then join the BSM family!
Job Objective
Supports the Company's operation in accordance with the highest quality standards in international ship-management, while implements Loss Prevention, Safety and Quality (LPSQ) and environmental processes across assigned vessels and proceeds to corrective measures in cases of deviations so as to enhance the operational excellence. Performs visits to vessels in order to identify their compliance with LPSQ processes, procedures and standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Supports the identification of changes in relevant to LPSQ legislation and contributes in the development and update of the local LPSQ rules, standards and procedures, so as to enhance the compliance of the Ship Management Centres (SMC)s operations with the most recent LPSQ practices and improvements.
- Monitors the competition concerning the methods and regulations of the LPSQ operations, in order to retrieve the required information for the suggestion of improvements that will enhance the operational effectiveness and increase the competitiveness and corporate image of the Company.
- Enforces the accurate application of all changes and improvements in the assigned vessels concerning the LPSQ processes and procedures, so as to enhance their compliance and alignment with standards regulations.
- Monitors and reviews the accurate implementation of the Company's established environmental policies on the assigned vessels and proposes improvements that will enhance their effectiveness.
- Identifies and analyses risks associated with the company's LPSQ processes, in order to enable management to act proactively in reducing unfavourable results, thus contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Company and the enhancement of the seafarers and environment protection.
- Follows-up the activities concerning LPSQ issues of assigned personnel and other employees, monitors the operational performance of assigned vessels and provides assistance and advice to the Masters as necessary, in order to improve the safe and environmental friendly activities of vessels.
- Supports the development of on-board investigation plan and upon approval performs ship visits to the assigned vessels regarding LPSQ issues and standards, in order to identify the compliance of the vessels operations with the LPSQ standards and processes.
- Investigates possible causes of accidents/incident, and develops relevant reports, providing recommendations for improvements in procedures or working behaviours. Upon approval, follows-up and monitor the accurate implementation of corrective actions.
- Implements the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and other shipboard audits to all vessels assigned, so as to achieve and maintain accreditation in accordance with legislative requirements. Ensures that the Compliance module of the company's software system, PAL, is updated with Non-Compliance/Observations (NC/Obs) identified during ship visits.
- Develops all necessary reports and documentation concerning LPSQ issues and results and upon approval, submits them to ship owners, BSM clients and management, thus contributing to the better collaboration, enhancement of clients commitment and promotion of Company's profile.
- Coordinates and interacts with external maritime authorities, auditors and/or any other supervisory bodies, providing all the required information, in order to support the effective and objective execution of external audits.
- Communicates with Governmental, Maritime audit bodies and Maritime Authorities and industry bodies, in order to develop prosperous relationships which will support the achievement of company's goals.
- In coordination with Fleet Managers and Superintendents, implements the Performance Appraisals for all Senior Officers of the assigned vessels, in order to contribute appropriately to their career development. Identifies training needs and provides on board training to ship staff during ship visits.
- Coordinates, coaches and motivates his subordinates, through the appropriate training, development, management of performance and salary progression to ensure that staff have the appropriate knowledge, skills and support that will help them perform effectively and contribute to the achievement of the department's desired short and long-term objectives.
- Participates in the development, submission and upon approval implementation of the department's budget, supports its accurate execution, identifies cost saving opportunities and proposes corrective actions in case of deviations, in order to ensure compliance with set targets.
- Active involvement in the continual improvement process of the Company Management System to maintain compliance with customer requirements, expectations as well as international / national regulations.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Marine or Naval Engineering, or
- Chief Engineer's Certificate
Work Experience
- At least 3 years sailing experience as Chief Engineer, or
- 4-6 years and above experience as LPSQ manager or superintendent within a ship management/owning company
Job-Specific Skills
- Knowledge of Quality Standards, environmental and safety standards
- Knowledge of Legislation concerning Quality and Safety
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in customer management
- Knowledge of the local/regional maritime market conditions
- Very good people management skills
- Excellent knowledge of the local national language
- Ability to liaise with English-speaking stakeholders
- PC literacy
Benefits
Why you should join us!
- On-the-job training
- First-hand exposure to the growing maritime technological industry
- Diverse workforce
- Technology-driven company
- Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!
