Technical Officer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Exposure to maritime tech industry

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is seeking a Technical Officer to support the Technical Superintendent in ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. You will bridge ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements, a proven ability to negotiate with vendors, and solid project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.
• Minimum 6 years in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in shipping.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel reports and highlight deviations for corrective action.
• Maintain vessel certification records and owners’ reports.
• Arrange services and repairs, including surveys, liaise with classification societies.
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate service delivery to avoid cost overruns.
• Coordinate port service planning and logistics for each vessel call.
• Use systems to manage purchasing, certification, and voyage planning; provide feedback for improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Project management

Voyage regulations

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Second Mate/Third Engineer license

Tools

Purchasing systems

Voyage planning software

Certification records

Job description

Job Description:

As a Technical Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for supporting the Technical Superintendent in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. This role plays a critical part in bridging ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor monthly vessel reports and follow up on analysis reports for lubricating oil, bunker, boiler, and cooling water, highlighting deviations for corrective action.

• Maintain vessel certification records and collate data for owners’ reports.

• Arrange services and repairs, including annual surveys and routine servicing of vessel equipment, and liaise with classification societies as required.

• Ensure service arrangements are carried out by approved vendors, issue purchase orders, and follow up on service delivery to avoid cost overruns.

• Coordinate port service planning and logistics for each vessel call.

• Utilize relevant systems to manage purchasing, certification, and voyage planning, providing feedback for system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent qualification, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in the shipping industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and voyage regulations.

• Advanced understanding of the local and regional market for technical subcontractors.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Fluency in English and proficiency in PC applications.

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• On-the-job training.

• First-hand exposure to the growing maritime technological industry.

• Diverse workforce.

• Technology-driven company.

• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!