Technical Assistant Clydebank - Hybrid

Northern Marine; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime management company located in Clydebank is seeking a candidate to assist Fleet Managers in monitoring vessels and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quality or related discipline along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position entails working both independently and as part of a team, with occasional travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Managers in monitoring vessels for compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist in maintaining technical files and technical bulletins.
• Assist in preparation of reports for Fleet Managers based on vessel inspections.

Skills

Good organisation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work autonomously

Proven ability to work to targets and deadlines

Education

Fully completed cadetship / HND

Degree in Quality or related discipline

3 Highers or Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

16th Aug 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Managers and Superintendents in monitoring vessels under their control to ensure all statutory requirements concerning safety, procedures, plant and machinery are complied with and ensuring appropriate records are maintained
• Assist in the monitoring of planned maintenance systems
• Assist in the monitoring and inspection of logbooks, abstracts and periodic returns
• Assist in preparation of appropriate reporting to the Fleet Managers, Fleet Directors, Ship Management Director and client as appropriate of periodic ship visits, inspections and drills
• Assist in maintaining technical files and promulgating technical bulletins as appropriate necessary for the safe and efficient running of managed vessels
• Assist in Co-ordinating and monitoring the efficient, safe and economic provision of all services required for ship operation including where appropriate port services, agents, bunkering, storing, surveys and contracting services etc
• Assist the Fleet Managers and Superintendents in the preparation of annual operating cost budgets within their area of expertise and ensuring all costs associated with the vessel’s technical operations are correctly predicted and allowed for
• Assist in verifying and authorising the price and availability (P & A’s) quotations obtained by the purchasing department in respect of spares, supplies and services for vessels not under shipboard management
• Any other duties as required by the Company’s senior management
• Occasional travel as required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Fully completed cadetship / HND
• Degree in Quality or related discipline
• 3 Highers or Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline
• Good organisation, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Proven ability to work to targets and deadlines.