Main objectives for the position
Lead to and ensure an optimized technical availability for designated vessels and in every respect contribute to drive these vessels to a best-in-class performance level. This shall be reached while always stretching for the best competitive cost/OPEX level, while always maintaining positive client relations and while always working within the company's HSEQ standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership, HSEQ and communication with crew &staff
- Actively promote and implement the company`s HSEQ culture & philosophy
- Contribute to the achievement of the company's targets and governing objectives
- Accountable for senior officer selection, performance management and promoting crew wellbeing
- Internal communication between all stakeholders/functions
- Follow up of crew and crew changes in cooperation with assigned crew managers
Operational follow-up & compliance
- Vessel complies with internal policies, statutory class and client requirements
- Charterer, oil major and class/statutory requirements
- Monitor and track changes in legislation, follow up and implement requirements in cooperation with Fleet Manager
- Prepare and carry out ship-shore meetings with vessel
- Conduct vessel visits/inspections as appropriate
- Contingency tasks as defined in the contingency manual
- Environmental performance in accordance with company`s targets and policy
- Participate in investigations when required
Maintenance and survey planning
- Vessel maintenance, repair planning and control monitor and change as/when
required
- Preparation and execution of dry-docking
- Monitoring PMS system incl. stock and consumption control
- Assist vessel in technical and operational issues
- Follow up of procurement
Manage budgets, OPEX & cost control
- Prepare operating budget
- Budget control and cost approval inc. monthly balances
- Compile, review and provide comments in monthly finance report for owners.
- Manage vessel funding/balance inc. additional fund requests
- Follow up finance and procurement crew accounting
Communication with customers and other 3rd parties
- Daily point of contact to the owner
- Prepare regular meetings with the owner
- Coordinate and inform about vessel-related tasks in OSM Thome
- Coordinate insurance claims
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience as Chief Engineer/ Master for a minimum of 8 months on relevant type of ships.
- Must have experience managing DSV / MPSV / Offshore construction vessels
- A proven track record as Superintendent for a minimum of 1 year in a shore based Shipping Company will have an advantage.
- Candidate who are deemed technically competent and without shore experience will be considered.
