09/05/2023

Technical Superintendent

Job Responsibilities

Tanker Operations

  • Daily monitoring of the assigned ships for all operations related to cargo.
  • To provide support to the vessel to ensure safety of the cargo, navigation and other marine operational matters.
  • Liaise with Charterers and Owners on cargo related commercial matters.
  • Supports assigned vessels with heavy weather avoidance and to keep updated with developing tropical storms in the vicinity.
  • To take a lead in SIRE/CDI preparations for assigned vessels, remote monitoring of key documents electronically.
  • Attend vessels from time to time for purpose of carrying out ‘Cargo Audit’, and/or supervising cargo operations, tank cleaning or any other matters, as deemed necessary.
  • To liase with Technical department and ensure that the cargo and navigation related equipment are maintained in top operational condition.
  • Handle communication and claim matters with P&I Club regarding cargo matters.
  • To deal with contingencies, as per specific duties mentioned in ‘Contingency Planning Manual’.
  • Assist in investigations of all cargo related, navigation and mooring matters.

 

Regulatory/Legislative Statutory Compliance

  • 100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Flag State and Port State rules and regulations

 

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Drive implementation of approved ‘Continuous Improvement’ projects in collaboration with the Quality team.
  • Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP’s.
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awareness

 

Health, Safety and Environment Compliance

  • Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under charge
  • Ensures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organisation
  • Owns and responsible for delivery of safety messages/training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visits

 

People and Leadership Management

  • Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge.
  • Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals
  • Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvement
  • Manage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers
Skills

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine Engineering/ Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification
  • Hold MEO Class 1 Certificate of competency or Certificate of Competency II/2 (for Master/Chief Officer) or Certificate of Competency III/2 (for Chief Engineer/Second Engineer) under STCW Code
  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as Chief Engineer/Second Engineer or Master/Chief Officer on Tanker Cargo. Of this a minimum sailing experience of 6 months as Chief Engineer/Master (12 months is desirable)
  • Proficient in speaking and writing English is a must

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge in Classifications Society procedures and regulations is desirable.
  • Should have prior people management experience
  • Proven track record in intermediate and special dry dockings, ship repair, mobilizations and in-water repairs
  • Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage vessel financials within scope as well as satisfy client’s requirements
  • IT literate and computer savvy
  • Business Administration qualification will be an added advantage

 

Competencies

  • Analysis & problem solving
  • Collaboration, inclusion & teamwork
  • Listening and communicating
  • Customer focus
  • Planning & organising
  • Initiative
  • Accountability
  • Resilience and wellbeing
Job location

Larnaca, Cyprus