Technical Superintendent - Towage Business

K.S.P. TOWAGE SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading harbor towage service provider in Johor is seeking a Technical Superintendent to coordinate maintenance and repair activities for marine crafts. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Marine Engineering, significant experience in the maritime industry, and strong managerial skills. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing repair specifications. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in the shipping or maritime industry within a similar capacity.
• Valid Malaysia International Passport for travel without restrictions.
• Possess own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for marine craft.
• Monitor technical problems for immediate repairs.
• Prepare and organize marine crafts for survey by classification bodies.
• Authorize contracts with contractors after discussion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Managerial skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma in Marine Engineering or COC Class 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Technical Superintendent - Towage Business

The position is based in Johor and will involve travel within Malaysia.

Co-ordinates maintenance and repair activities in accordance with classification society’s rule and regulations, and operations requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

Work with Master and Chief Engineer of marine craft regarding repairs for writing of specifications to be sent to yards for quotation.

Monitors all major technical problems of marine crafts to be repaired immediately and/or to be repaired during docking.

Supervises the appointed yard regarding docking and repairs of marine craft.

Prepares and organises the marine crafts for survey by the classification bodies.

Assists in project modifications/conversions of marine crafts, inspection and costing.

Liaises with Purchasing Department in the requisition and approval of spares according to specifications of repair.

Reviews and monitors monthly maintenance report and solves technical problem.

Organises shore assistant to attend to repairs and conducts random spot checks on board marine crafts.

Discusses with Technical Manager on the condition and status of the vessels on a weekly basis.

To ensure all marine team activities are done within best safe marine practice.

Prepare and monitors annual budgets for the vessels assigned to him/her.

Authorise contracts with contractors within the approval limit and after discussion with the Technical Manager.

Instruct, direct and coach watchkeeping engineers onboard and manage their competency.

Authorises commitments and/or expenses in compliance with authorisation rules.

Ensures that marine vessels operations are optimized by reviewing productivity and efficiency.

Safety & Quality orientated.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Marine Engineering/ Certificate of Competency (COC) Class 3 in motorship and or relevant Technical Marine experience.

5 years of relevant experience in the shipping or maritime industry within similar capacity.

Good interpersonal and managerial skills.

Experience with MS Office related software.

Good verbal and written English.

Analytical individual with strong problem-solving skills.

Valid Malaysia International Passport for travel without restrictions.

Reporting to Technical Manager.

Possess own vehicle.

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Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Technical Superintendent? How many years' experience do you have in the maritime industry? Do you possess or have access to your own transportation?

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 101-1,000 employees

KSP Towage Sdn Bhd is a leading owner and operator of a large fleet of harbour tugs in Malaysia. We offer our expert harbour towage services in our local Malaysia Ports and provide towage support services in our maritime industry.

KSP Towage Sdn Bhd is a leading owner and operator of a large fleet of harbour tugs in Malaysia. We offer our expert harbour towage services in our local Malaysia Ports and provide towage support services in our maritime industry.

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