Marine Store Keeper for REV Ocean

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A maritime operations company is seeking a Marine Store Keeper for a 2-month on/1-month off contract. Responsibilities include managing the supply of spares, supervision of materials, and ensuring safety standards onboard. Candidates must have valid STCW certification and extensive experience in similar roles. This position offers accommodations onboard and dining privileges.

Benefits

Double cabin accommodation

Dining privileges in Officer Mess

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on board passenger ships in a similar role.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply and demand within the technical departments.
• Ensure sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items in the technical stores.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical understanding

Education

Valid STCW 95 certification

Public Health, Sanitation, and Environmental training

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft applications

Job description

Marine Store Keeper for REV Ocean

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

About REV Ocean

REV Ocean has a bold and clear goal: to achieve 'One Healthy Ocean'. Our mission is to drive systemic change by collaborating with leaders, scientists, and innovators to create scalable solutions for the health of the ocean. At the heart of this mission is the REV Ocean vessel, a state-of-the-art research platform dedicated to ocean exploration, scientific discovery, and advancing solutions for ocean sustainability.

The Vessel

REV Ocean is unlike any other ship. It is equipped with some of the most sophisticated facilities onboard for carrying out cutting-edge ocean science, as well as offering charter opportunities designed to integrate exploration, adventure, and science. REV Ocean will operate as a research vessel for 2/3 of the year and be available for charters for 1/3 of the year.

We are looking for:

• Rank: MARINE STORE KEEPER
• Embarkation: ASAP
• Contract: 2 months on / 1 month off
• Salary: USD per month worked - TBA upon interview

Position Summary

1. To manage, supervise and perform ordering, receiving, storing, accounting, preservation, distribution, shipping and issuing of equipment, spare parts, apparatus and materials onboard to the highest degree of safety and performance in accordance with Company Policies and compliance with Public Health or any other prescribed regulations.
2. Ensures proper coordination with different technical parties and departments.

Reporting Structure

1. Reporting to the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer.

Safety Duties

1. Participates in crew safety drills according to instructions.
2. Must always comply with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures.
3. Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others.
4. Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

1. Valid STCW 95 certification.
2. Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
3. Extensive experience on board passenger ships in a similar role.
4. Physically and medically fit.
5. Moral integrity is required.
6. Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses are appreciated.
7. Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.

Language requirements

1. Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.

Computer knowledge

1. Good working knowledge of AMOS and Microsoft applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic and distracting environments.

Profile

1. Vast knowledge of a multi outlet operation.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force.
3. Punctual.
4. Proactive approach to problem solving.
5. Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated.
6. Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
7. Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
8. Well groomed and neat appearance.
9. Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.

Benefits

• Accommodation: Double cabin, with every second day cleaning
• Dining Privileges: Officer Mess. Guest restaurants as per benefit grid
• Accommodation/Other: Officer.

Key Responsibilities

1. To manage the supply and demand within the technical departments keeping full control of the movement of spares, tools and materials.
2. Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance.
3. Receiving materials, spare parts and tools, cross checking against purchase orders to ensure quantity, quality and specification of all items received.
4. To source new suppliers locally for various spare parts, tools and materials.
5. Maintains a good rapport with local suppliers.
6. Categorises spare parts, tools and materials in appropriate locations, arranging in a proper manner.
7. Has complete knowledge of all items in the technical stores by taking accurate inventories as per Company policies.
8. Complete accurate record and documentation keeping. Inputting precise data according to purchase order.
9. Ensures orders are raised and proper documentation is completed for the requisition of items.
10. Assertive when carrying out responsibilities with regards to control of systems and stock in the technical stores.
11. Performs budget control of all technical stores.
12. Develops and implements logistics process.
13. Keeps the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication to review progress and agree on work prioritisation.
14. Create and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships.
15. Operates department according to safety and sanitation standards as prescribed in the Company policies.
16. Conducts regular inspections of storage areas to ensure proper organisation, cleanliness and maintenance.
17. To arrange and lead the team in a safe and efficient manner whilst conducting intake of spare parts, tools and materials.
18. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
19. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department.
20. All other duties as assigned.