Assistant Vessel Superintendent

TechnipFMC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled individual to support vessel management and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves assisting the Vessel Technical Superintendent, ensuring effective maintenance, and managing technical tasks. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent in engineering, marine engineer qualifications (STCW), and relevant project management experience. A dynamic, self-motivated individual who thrives under pressure is preferred for this position based in Aberdeen City.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Engineering or Project Management (HNC or HND).
• Proven background in relevant engineering discipline.
• Marine Engineer qualification (STCW).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vessel Technical Superintendent with vessel operations.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance and safety regulations.
• Review condition monitoring reports and follow up actions.
• Provide technical advice to inter-department teams.
• Maintain vessel inventory and oversee procurement.

Skills

Project management

Technical compliance

Budget control

Marine engineering

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering or project management

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist the Vessel Technical Superintendent in his/her responsibility to the Asset Manager for the safe and cost-effective management of the vessel's plant and machinery. In addition he/she will undertake specific projects in their own right. Undertake other duties as required by the Vessel Technical Superintendent.

Job Description

Assists the vessel superintendent for the provision of daily support to the vessels and assist in ensuring timely procurement of spares, maintenance of vessel inventory and maintain an overview of all critical spares for the vessels

All maintenance tasks within the planned maintenance system do not exceed their due date – compliance with the MSI process

Office/site administrative support, including technical specifications, budget control, report writing

Review compliance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 and International Safety Management Code (ISM)

Review condition monitoring reports and ensure alarms and warnings are acted upon. Review follow up actions with vessel staff and technical superintendent

Liaise (as appropriate) with classification societies and flag states to maintain compliance to the latest rules and regulations. Ensure class surveys are undertaken before due date

The hull / structure, tanks, all plant and machinery, permanently installed, on the vessel are maintained and fit for purpose. Assist with completing the vessel condition assessment report annually

That the rules laid down by class rules for safety, environmental protection and the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM) are strictly adhered to and verified during site visits and captured in vessel visit reports

Shall ensure that items of a technical nature captured in the vessel assurance are reviewed / considered and action taken if necessary

Assist to ensure the planned maintenance routines are updated to accommodate new, modified or maintained equipment

Provide technical, contractual and commercial advice to other inter department teams

Comply with the Business Management System (BMS)

Advise the technical superintendent of foreseeable contractual, commercial and technical problems that may arise

Perform additional tasks as requested / instructed by the vessel technical superintendent / senior manager marine

You are meant for this job if:

HNC / HND or degree qualified in a relevant engineering or project management discipline

Proven background of one’s own specific discipline

The ability to react and continue to deliver results at a high standard when under pressure

Marine related previous employment in either a practical ‘hands on / site role’ or an office-based engineering role

STCW Marine Engineer qualification

A dynamic self-motivated individual who can lead or participate in a strong technical project management team

Maintain behaviour in compliance with HSES requirements

Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk