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Job Description

We are working in partnership with a globally renowned Ship Management company who are currently looking for an ambitious Engineer to join them as Technical Superintendent in their Glasgow office.
  
Due to continued expansion, I am looking for an Engineer who has self-confidence and the ability to listen and focus on delivering solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring all company vessels under your control are maintained in a safe and seaworthy condition by the requirements/instructions issued by the client, the Company’s Senior Management, flag state administrations, and classification societies. This role requires international travel.

Overall Purpose of The Job:
          
- Be the Primary Responsible and accountable person for the assigned Vessels.

-Manage the Vessels to the highest Safety Standards in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with VMS, ensuring flawless service delivery to customers.

-Trust the fleet cell team to support him/her throughout all fleet operations
Key Responsibilities and Tasks

-Safety is our priority and the superintendent has, in cooperation with the Fleet Manager, the authority and the accountability for taking necessary decisions that ensure constant safe operation that everybody comes home safe, and that we protect the environment.

-Report issues Ensure that any issues that affect, or may affect, the safety, environmental, or operational performance of assigned vessels are reported in time.

-Planning Plan Dry Dock, Vacation, ship inspections, and other absences with your Fleet Manager to ensure a consistent service to your Customers.

-Prepare ‘visitation’ plans to gain thorough knowledge of the
assigned vessels and safety culture onboard.

-Quality In conjunction with the Shipboard team and the Marine Superintendent prepare vessels for inspection/audit by PSC, Flag, Oil Major, and similar bodies.

-Deficiencies that can have an adverse effect on the commercial operation of the ship should be promptly reported to your line manager.

-Ensure all third-party inspections are passed and that observations match individual KPIs.

-Reporting To be an advocate of ShipSure and ensure it is properly utilized within the fleet cell.

Support and assist colleagues where required and provide constructive feedback to aid continuous improvement
of the system.

This is a strong and secure prospect for your next career move. You will be part of a tight-knit group of professionals who work to the very highest standards in an expanding company with a solid future.
  
If you are a Chief Engineer with Tanker experience and are looking to develop a career ashore then our client can offer a structured career path. If you are already working ashore then this role will offer you an excellent career path into senior management.