Job Description

Svitzer is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent for its operations in Oman. If you have a background in managing the technical and engineering management and support for a fleet of vessels, and a proven track record in driving technical excellence and delivering customer-focused solutions through timely, reliable and safe service, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity for a former marine engineer, to showcase their skills with a global leading towage operator.

What you can look forward to:

As Technical Superintendent you will be responsible for the technical management and condition of all vessels in the designated fleet, including:

• Full ownership of technical and engineering management and support, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations, operational efficiency and excellence, and good client relationships at all times.
• Providing expert technical and engineering superintendent skills to ensure continuous and efficient running of the vessels, and vessels maintained to the highest standards possible.
• Continuously driving technical excellence and customer focused solutions in terms of timely, reliable and safe service.
• Continuously promoting safety awareness and working practices to enhance the safety and operational culture of Svitzer as a world leading towage provider.

What will you do

Your key responsibilities will be:-

• Overall onsite responsibility for the technical maintenance and repair of all vessels
• Ensure the continuous and cost-effective maintenance and repair of all vessels and other marine equipment to prevent or minimize downtime.
• Arrange local supply contracts and arrangements to ensure continuity within the operating budget.
• Supervise maintenance programs for vessels and other marine equipment.
• Directly supervise subcontractors working on the company’s vessels and equipment onsite.
• Timely advise regional technical management and relevant operations managers of any matter likely to affect the availability of any vessel in the fleet for duty, or any fault or damages to the vessels or equipment, including timely communication with line and functional supervisors on emergent issues affecting scope and cost of repair tasks
• Maintain a continuous record of maintenance under an agreed program in a suitable planned maintenance system.
• Manage stock control system and spares ordering procedure.
• Perform all required tasks in emergencies.
• Monitor the ordering of lubes and engine room consumables - amount and quality.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Act as training coordinator / facilitator when required.
• Supervise and maintain the enhanced computerized planned maintenance on company automated systems.
• Proactive participation in the company’s safety management system (HMS)
• Responsible for all required arrangements for planned / unplanned maintenance and repair, and monitoring of expenditure.
• Ensure onboard compliance with company policies regarding planned maintenance, QA, ISM, Security, and safe operation of the fleet.
• Liaison, supervision, and assessment of vessel engineering crews
• Recruitment, selection, and training of vessel Engineers in accordance with company guidelines
• Participation and strict compliance with all Health, Safety, & Environment rules, regulations, company policies and processes when/where applicable, in particular with regard to the environment
• Liaison and Inventory control and negotiation with local suppliers & contactors over the cost, availability and supply of stores and spare parts
• Assist with the further development, implementation, operation, and monitoring of PMS, incorporating deck and engine room tasks for all fleet vessels.
• Monitor and control maintenance and repair budget of the marine units.
• Ensure compliance with all Class, Flag and Statutory Certification for all vessels and surveys.
• Preparation of class surveys, flag inspections, audits and other surveys as required.
• Preparation and submission of CAPEX and M&R budgets for review by country and regional management.
• Preparation of docking list, jobs, specifications, and reports, in discussion with vessels and Cluster Dry docking superintendent.
• Management of Chief Engineers to ensure compliance with Svitzer policies and procedures at all times.
• Act as visible and frequent management presence in the fleet, assessing crew for improvement areas and providing and/or arranging training as necessary.
• Ensure all crews have appropriate training to meet Svitzer OVMSA requirements and deliver training required to meet OVMSA compliance.
• Oversight and management of crew to ensure a safe working environment is maintained always.
• Ensure Svitzer’s HSEQ and Marine Standards policies and procedures are adhered to by employees, contractors, and other stakeholders at all times.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (STCW ’95 CoC III/2)
• Experienced Chief Engineer with specific knowledge and experience in harbour towage operations (bow to bow) and ASD marine propulsion units. Experience with offshore vessels and deep sea ships will also be considered.
• Operational experience in the towing environment on towing vessels of not less than 3000 KW preferred. Experience as Chief Engineer will be an added advantage.
• Previous similar role experience in the management of marine technical and engineering management
• Detailed knowledge in operation, maintenance and repair of marine equipment and systems and applicable classification and flag state requirements.
• Experience with and knowledge of modern marine coating systems
• Practical understanding of PMS and ERP software used in the maritime setting.
• Proven experience in project management
• Experienced in budget planning and reporting processes.
• Internal and external training according to OVMSA training matrix.
• Fluency in written and oral English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Good communication skills across multiple levels in the organization and with external and internal stakeholders.
• People management skills – onshore and offshore; preferably gained from working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work in a global business environment with a strong sense of cultural diversity.

As a person, you are recognised as having:

• Attention to detail.
• High sense of urgency.
• Articulate in written and spoken English. Excellent communicator who can structure information and communicate a clear message to all relevant stakeholders.
• Good diagnostic skills
• Budget formulation, monitoring, and cost management skills
• Effective communication skills, including negotiation and project management skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills with the ability to delegate tasks as required.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and MS Project
• Strong communication and people skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, pro-active, well organised
• Have an ability to make decisions and prioritize.
• Able to work well under pressure and highly motivated.
• Excellent organisation, time management and planning skills with ability to think conceptually while managing the detail.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple levels in the organisation and with external and internal stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Strong understanding of change management and the ability to work effectively in a matrix structure.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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