Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading international marine services company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Crewing Manager
Job Reference: 1501 Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Function: HRM
Mission
To mann Vessels with competent and engaged Offshore personnel at optimized cost
Responsibilities
Master and Implement National and International maritime regulation
Ensure that offshore personnel comply with the company’s and client’s requirements and standards
Design and implement recruitment and succession plans for crew
Identify crewing needs, regularly update summary of crew status showing number in fleet and gaps
Coordinate internal mobility and manage promotion
Implement and monitor an adequate and cost effective sourcing strategy
Timely coordination of recruitment process of competent senior officers and ratings for assigned vessels in line with industry and flag state requirements
Documented and published Crew Planning process
Identification of Crew competency for all vessels in line with STCW requirements
Ensure appraisal process for all vessel and surfer crew in place
Ensure all crew certifications are accurate and updated
Obtain flag state certification and licenses required for crew
Consistent and accurate recruitment/succession Plan
Establish and follow-up crewing budgets (labor costs, travel, food, training) in line with Group Requirements
Continuously challenge and review those budgets for cost optimization
Design and implement the training plan for crew
Identified training needs of subordinates and all seagoing personnel
Good cooperation with HR Manager for coordinated training of all crews and subordinates
Ensure that Offshore personnel are properly assessed both on performance and competences
All claims processed and level of reimbursement in line with contractual agreements
Implement and follow up a Compensation and Benefits policy. Review and benchmark it on a regular basis to improve consistency
Ensure accurate and timely payment of wages
Manage and motivate team
Manage utilization of 3rd party crew and ensure accurate invoicing
Management of Crew planning tool
Timely validation of all crew planning
OCS regularly updated with clear crew change details
All competences on OCS in line with STCW requirement
Crew change history accurately and timely to generate
Ensure crew files are properly kept and updated with relevant documents/Certificates
Timely and accurate sign on and sign off dates and assigned ships available for use by payroll when needed
Assist HR Manager in the implementation of staff conditions of service as it affects the crews of all the vessels
Cordial relationship between management and union
All agreed condition agreed with unions and approved by management implemented for all crews
Manage compliance with Crew Management regulatory requirements e.g. STCW, NIMASA etc.
Ensure direct contact with all issues of discipline arising with crew
Ensure all disciplinary issues with crew that need official sanctions are timely escalated to HR for quick resolution and formalization in line with Disciplinary process, and followed up to closure
Updated reporting of all managed disciplinary issues to HOD
Weekly/satisfactory update of client satisfaction report on crew discipline
Ensure the provision of Crewing resources services and assist in development of policies and programs for the company for overall crew management strategy
Clear crew management policies and objectives in line with Director’s approval
Effective Crew Plan proposed to Director for validation
Ensure a detailed follow-up of all crew medical issues
Adequate follow up and reporting of crew medivac
Ensure all crew have a valid medical and original/appoved (CTC) certificates on board
Ensure proper coordination of crew changes are done in a timely and orderly manner following planning already done
Ensure all surfer crew attend to the briefing & debriefing sessions
Timely reporting of all incidents and issues concerning BINL crews to HOD
Weekly, Monthly and yearly reports as necessary forwarded to Senior Manager
Timely and accurate information for Crewing Balance Scorecard
Expectations
Bachelor's degree in a Social Science Course/Discipline
M.Sc. in a function related field will be an asset
10 -14 years experience in Crewing or a related function
5 of those years MUST have been spent in a senior supervisory or management role
Added Function Related Certifications and Trainings will be a required advantage
Comprehensive working knowledge of all statutory requirements regarding Crew will be an asset.