Fleet Manager required to join our client in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be required to:
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Ensure that vessels are maintained in compliance with statutory, class and charter party requirements.
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Provide cost effective management of assigned vessels.
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Crewing of vessels with personnel of highest calibre hired within the allotted budgets.
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Motivation of assigned vessels operations team to achieve the set goals.
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Implement proven vessel management practices.
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Implement all directives of the company management relating to vessel management.
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Run safer ships to maintain cleaner oceans.
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Interfaces directly with major contractors and regulatory and industry bodies at senior level and on high value shipping projects. Ensures maximum reliability within allocated budget.
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Achieve zero operational and technical off hire time.
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Monitor planned maintenance and ensure compliance.
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Apply best vessel management procedures to attain company targets
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
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Knowledge of ISPS, ISM, Flag State and Classifications Society procedures and regulations.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential. Knowledge in other MS Office package such as PowerPoint and Project would be an advantage.
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People management skills preferably gained from working in a multicultural environment.
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Proven track record in intermediate and special dry dockings, ship repair, mobilisation / demobilisation of vessels and barges and new builds.
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Strong Commercial awareness and ability to interact with and satisfy client requirements.
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Self propelled Jack-up vessel operation experience an advantage.
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A Class One Certificate of Competency (Chief Engineer - motor) STCW95 or equivalent experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Supervise daily operational activities of all assigned vessels, assist/monitor colleagues during their periods away from office.
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Keep the Line Manager advised on a regular basis about vessel operation, budgetary performance and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleet.
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Prepares and manages the operating and capital budgets for assigned vessels. Controls and reviews all budgets and reporting regularly on variances.
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Controls requisitions of spares and stores to remain within yearly budgetary restraints, and ensures timely delivery on board. Regular liaison with other Company Managers at weekly meetings.
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Develop and maintain Contract Management Plans for assigned vessels and ensure service delivery to plan.
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Keep close contacts with clients, maintains good working relationships with client representatives who are involved in the operations of company’s vessels.
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Ensure adequate implementation of company’s quality, safety and environmental policy on board the vessels. Liaise with HSE to ensure all safety standards are met across the fleet.
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Monitors vessel condition through regular on board inspections and oversees major repairs.
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Oversees all mobilisation activities, reviews & approves major refits, dry-docking & major repairs.
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Initiate steps that help in the assessment of and building a highly motivated and competent pool of seafarers from different supply sources. Ensuring company policies and standards of recruitment are strictly followed by Crewing section.
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Train and supervise assigned vessels operations team and provide general guidance to the team with day to day operational involvement.
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Form part of the internal / external audit team as necessary.
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Monitors PMS and audits / revises standard jobs, work orders, new patches etc. as necessary.
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Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.
HSE
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Becoming familiar with and complying with all company HSSEQ Policies, Standards, Procedures and Life Saving Rules.
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Taking personal accountability to ensure own safety and that of other colleagues, clients, visitors and/or contractors.
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Complying with company incident/accident reporting processes and any HSE initiatives.
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Ensuring appropriate PPE is worn at all times when required to do so.
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Completing site specific HSE Induction.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package