Technical Superintendent at a Leading Indigenous Shipping Company - Elduke Ventures

Elduke ventures - Our client is a leading indigenous shipping company located in Port Harcourt. As part of the restructuring of the company for enhanced performance, we have need of competent professionals to fill the under listed vacant position below:

Job Title: Technical Superintendent

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• The Technical Superintendent is responsible for directly managing, supporting and providing direction and leadership to the Chief Engineers, Second Engineers and the Engine Ratings on board the different vessels.
• He will coordinate and direct the technical activities and maintenance of the Vessels, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities on the vessels are carried out according to State, Class, Flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences
• Coordinate and direct the technical activities and maintenance of the Vessel, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities with business priorities.
• Ensure that vessels planned maintenance system (Engine Department) is being operated and managed. Implement a preventive maintenance programme using the appropriate systems.
• Liaise with Vessel Masters and Chief Engineers as required and providing technical advice and assistance when necessary.
• Plan and direct the testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment on the vessels.
• Carry out the maintenance activities within the approved budget.
• Manage and develop an existing team of Engineers, with the emphasis upon on-going process improvement
• Responsible for dry docking of vessels, surveys etc. to ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Oversee the activities of vessel department members and other technical officers appropriately.
• Ensure that all marine activities are carried out in a healthy and safe manner and in strict adherence to safety rules and procedures in collaboration with the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
• Direct, review, and present alterations and additions (As & As) on system and equipment on-board for approval.
• Ensure that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner
• Carry out other related assignments by the Head of Operations

Qualifications and Experiences

• Successful applicant must be COC holder as Chief Engineer or equivalent such as engineering in mechanical/marine engineering
• Proper Chief Engineer COC- Class 1 License
• Must have at least 10 years shore based experience preferably handling offshore & DP2 vessels.
• Must have worked as Chief Engineer and Technical Superintendent for at least 5 years
• Must be a Nigerian nationality with minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role in offshore/shipping industry
• Reporting to the Operations Manager, must be a good team player with strong technical, analytical & computer skills.

Application Closing Date
 26th January, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV's to: [email protected] using the job position as email subject.