Technical Superintendent

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Technical
Superintendent

Functions

Responsible for providing technical support to vessels assigned to enable reliable and efficient operation. For the vessels assigned under direct charge, the technical superintendent is accountable for:

· Compliance with HSQEEn policies & procedures, applicable international and national regulations

· Maintenance, operational performance, and reliability, of all equipment and machinery on the vessel

· Control of operating expenses and budget planning

· Effective rectifications/closures to maintenance related nonconformities and deficiencies

· Overall performance of the vessel

KPIs

· LTIF

· TRCF

· Off-hire due to technical reasons

· Vessel's Opex Budget against the average of the sister vessels in the fleet

· Environment and Energy management

· Maintenance KPI

Tasks

Tasks shall include but not be limited to:

Planning & Development Tasks like:

· Formulating long term maintenance plans, and tracking maintenance in accordance with makers maintenance schedules and the PMS

· Planning and managing under the guidance of fleet manager, refits, maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, conversions or modifications

· Preparing detailed refit specifications for allocated vessels

· Suggesting improvement/changes to procedures & HSQEEn manuals where required Financial & Budgetary tasks like:

· Monitoring and managing vessel operating costs within agreed budgets

· Preparing and presenting to the Fleet Manager annual operating budgets

· Seeking approval of unbudgeted expenditure from Fleet Manager Verification and Validation:

· Directing & monitoring the vessel stocking levels with respect to regular and critical spares

· Following up on reporting, resolution and closure of guarantee claims

· Monitoring vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions, and implementing timely remedial actions where required

· Performing vessel technical inspections and visits, on allocated vessels, as per company Vessel Technical Inspection guidelines

· Providing feedback to the new building team on improvements/modifications where required

· Reviewing and approving nonstandard job risk assessments in consultation with Marine Superintendent and Fleet Manager

· Reviewing vessel technical reports and ensuring upkeep of the office vessel technical filing system and PMS

· Reviewing HSE and Ship Board Management Meetings in close liaison with the marine and environment superintendent

Documentation & Routines:

· Assisting the Marine Superintendent with claims related to Hull &Machinery

· Controlling and executing all activities pertaining to classification bodies, flag states, and surveys & certification of the vessels under direct charge

· Complete Off 22 - Superintendent Handover Notes for change in assignment, termination or when proceeding on business trip/ vacation

Health Safety Environment & Quality:

· Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team during an emergency

· Ensuring implementation of safety and environmental standards on board the vessel Procurement and Purchase:

· Approving vessel orders for stores, spares, repairs and survey within financial limit of authority

· Monitoring and guiding the vessel purchaser and the technical assistant on procurement matters and technical services

Resources & Personnel:

· Assisting crewing department in the selection of engineer officers

· Performing senior Officer Performance Appraisals, mentoring of staff, and carrying out briefings

Report to

Fleet Manager

Substitute

Technical Superintendent

Minimum Experience

2 years' experience in a senior management position on board  &

2-year experience in a similar rank in a shore based position

Minimum Qualifications

Chief Engineer's Certificate of Competency