Vessel Operations Support Specialist

TechnipFMC plc; Westhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc is seeking an Assistant Vessel Superintendent to support the Vessel Technical Superintendent in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. You will help manage the vessel's plant and machinery, oversee spare parts procurement, and maintain inventory across onshore operations.

You will ensure maintenance tasks follow the MSI process, assist with budget and reports, and uphold ISO 9001 and ISM standards while coordinating with classification societies and flag states as required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in engineering or project management.
• STCW Marine Engineer qualification.
• Experience in marine vessel maintenance and project management.
• Background in hands-on/offshore or office engineering roles.
• Ability to deliver under pressure with high standards.
• Knowledge of HSES requirements and ISM/ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience liaising with classification societies and flag states.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

STCW Marine Engineer

Hands-on/offshore

Vessel management

Project management

Engineering background

Resilience under pressure

HSES compliance

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Job description

TechnipFMC plc is seeking an Assistant Vessel Superintendent to support the Vessel Technical Superintendent in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. You will help manage the vessel's plant and machinery, oversee spare parts procurement, and maintain inventory across onshore operations.

You will ensure maintenance tasks follow the MSI process, assist with budget and reports, and uphold ISO 9001 and ISM standards while coordinating with classification societies and flag states as required.