Responsible to the Senior Technical Superintendent, the Assistant Technical Superintendent is expected to provide comprehensive technical management in support of the Small Craft Fleet which do not carry motormen.
The role will focus on vessel availability, reliability and the provision of the timetabled service. Maintaining close ties with the Service Delivery department in managing the day to day operations of the vessels in your area of responsibility and managing the annual overhauls including the development of dry dock specifications, completing the drydock and reporting on all associated projects.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
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Class 4 or OOW motor certificate or equivalent
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Experience working on/with Ro-Ro ferries is preferred
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Previous maritime background
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Proven project and budget management experience
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Good stakeholder management skills
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Excellent IT skills
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Excellent analytical and systematic skills
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Strong leadership, managerial and organisational skills
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Ability to demonstrate change management
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Excellent communicator, with ability to interface with management and offshore personnel
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working within the Asset Management Department the role will focus on vessel availability, reliability and the provision of the timetabled service.
Main duties include:
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Support the production of technical budgets for vessels and control of technical costs in line with the agreed budget
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Work closely with the vessels to verify that the routine and unplanned maintenance is recorded effectively, and any outstanding items are followed up
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Manage the vessel defect reporting system, responding to defects in a timely manner and assist the vessel to close out defects as required
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Share relevant information on technical issues with other affected vessels within the fleet with a view of identifying common issues, trends and adopting preventative maintenance action
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Work closely with the vessels to prevent break downs and minimise the effect to the vessel and the larger network
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Provide consistent liaison & open communication between shore-based Asset Management team and vessels on technical policies, budget control, technical issues and projects
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Working closely with Asset Management, other internal departments to promote and resolve technical related issues on the fleet including the production/support of management reports & meeting attendance
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Liaise with the HSQE department to effectively respond to the vessel’s management meetings including on technical issues raised via Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
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Liaise with all departments to effectively respond to the vessels EOTR (End of Trip Report) with regards to any technical matters raise
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Assist as required during the course of any accident, incident, investigations and outputs from MAIB reports
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Work closely with Maritime Assets, MCA and Classification Societies carrying out regular shipboard visits to relevant vessels
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Carry out annual technical inspections for relevant vessels
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In conjunction with the asset management team accomplish the planning and coordination function for vessel overhauls and emergency dockings
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Support the continual improvement process/betterment within the planning function of asset management
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Ensure that the annual overhaul specification is prepared, agreed, costed and that quotations are submitted in good time for approval by the Head of Asset Management and the Director of Asset Management
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Supervision and control of the annual overhaul and repairs to the vessels
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Ensuring all necessary documentation and equipment required for relevant vessels are maintained and comply with relevant legislation
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Ensuring the relevant vessels comply with the Company Operations Manuals, work instructions and fleet circulars
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Support the Service Delivery team with the recruitment, training & development, performance appraisals/management and promotion of onboard engineering staff
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To provide input as a subject matter expert on projects within the Asset Management Directorate as requested
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Any other duties required by the Head of Technical Services
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package