P&O Maritime Logistics - Technical Planner - PSD

DP World Australia; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Dubai is seeking a candidate with mechanical expertise for planning and executing technical projects. Responsibilities include maintaining technical records, preparing reports, and coordinating various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the marine industry, along with strong communication and MS Office skills. This role offers an opportunity to support vital operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance planning / PMS / administration.
• Suitable experience in the Marine industry.
• Knowledge of local suppliers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of all technical projects.
• Maintain PSD technical records and coordinate PMS / NSE implementation.
• Prepare monthly Technical Reliability reports.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Marine industry experience

Maintenance planning

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualification in Mechanical / Marine

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based in Dubai Corporate Office, the job holder supports the planning and execution of all technical projects (NB, DD, OH, major upgrades / refits), ensures proper maintenance of PSD technical records across POML platforms, and coordinates PMS / NSE implementation for new BUs and vessels. In addition, the role requires acting as PSD ‘Advanced User’ and ‘Admin User’ across internal and third-party portals, demonstrating a high degree of technical competence and computer literacy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To develop and maintain the 5 years master DDs / OHs plan for all PSD BUs classified vessels.
• To maintain regular DD performance report and records for all reported PSD BU DDs.
• To undertake monthly high level maintenance planning and coordination with CTM and DDMM and Supervisors for execution.
• To complete technical documentation for newly added Vessels in the system as per instructions and make sure that appropriate filing system for the same is maintained.
• To prepare the monthly Technical Reliability report which includes vessels downtime and submit for review.
• To coordinate with PSD Contractors various requests (leave applications, timesheets, expenses claims, .)
• To maintain PSD BU vessels technical inspections reports and records and highlight outstanding / missing reports prior the deadline.
• To ensure that the technical folder on company server is well maintained and updated at all times.
• Assisting in QA BU inspections and follow-up with BUs for closing out of technical related non-conformity items.
• Assisting to PSD BUs in maintaining of WCs Registrs for NBvessels.
• To perform various admin-related tasks as follows :
• Assisting in issue ofgate pass requests from PSD visitors.
• Assisting in travel arrangements if required

NSE

• To undertake and coordinate with all stakeholders PMS / NSE implementation activities for all newly acquired vessels and newly established BUs.
• To create requestions / service requests as instructed and maintain the tracker where required.
• To monitor PMS / NSE and follow-up with concerned BU teams to complete PM outstanding jobs statistics on a monthly basis.
• To undertake supervision of DCR process in NSEsystem in liaison with BUs Technical and guide them for the same as required.
• To undertake receiving of Technical (Services / Spares related) invoices in NSE system, upon approval.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• To assist in the preparation of CAPEX & OPEX where required.
• To assist to monitor dry-docking expenditures and inform if required.
• To assist in preparing of CAPEX tracker for PSD BUs, NBs, DDs and monitor the requisitions / costs, and provide regular feedback.
• To maintain AFE records, and follow-up on submitted AFEs.
• To track AFE PO’s and maintain the records.

GENERAL

• To manage software-based issues (eg. FUSION, NSE, various portals access thereby ensuring smooth functioning of system. Raise the issues with vendors and ensure these get sorted out.
• To maintain a database of all vessels / equipment of P&OML PSD vessels in Power BI portal.
• To close-out the action tracker register issues assigned to the Technical department of PSD Corporate.
• To contribute to team effort and provide support to thedepartment by carrying out any unrelated tasks, with Line Manager’s approval.
• To assist other departments as and when required.
• Any other task assigned by the Line Manager in line with the primary objective of the role.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Suitable qualification in Mechanical / Marine would be preferable.
• Suitable experience in Marine industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance planning / PMS / administration.
• Knowledge of local suppliers in a preference.
• Excellent verbal and written reporting skills.
• Good English communication and writing skills.
• Good proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).