Technical Officer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions

Medical Insurance (HMO)

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is seeking a Technical Officer to support the Technical Superintendent in ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. This role bridges ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.

The role requires strong purchasing and supplier coordination experience, with good English communication and solid project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent qualification, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.
• Minimum 6 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in the shipping industry.

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.

Skills

Vessel tech

Voyage regulations

Negotiation

Communication

PM skills

English

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree / equivalent license

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.

Benefits

• Retirement Benefit

• SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer's Share

• Medical Insurance (HMO)

• Life Insurance

• Free Uniform

• Free Office Lunch