Technical Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Employer's

Medical Insurance (HMO)

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is seeking a Technical Officer in the Philippines to support the Technical Superintendent. You will bridge ship and shore by coordinating services, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring vessel reports, arranging surveys and repairs, and maintaining certification records while liaising with classification societies and vendors. Strong English and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business/Accounting or relevant maritime license.
• Minimum 6 years in purchasing or supply chain, shipping industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel service and maintenance including liaising with vendors.
• Maintain vessel certification records and prepare owners' reports.
• Arrange surveys, ship repairs, and coordinate port services with vendors.
• Coordinate procurement and voyages ensuring cost control.

Skills

Vessel knowledge

Negotiation

Project management

English communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting or related

Second Mate/Third Engineer license

Tools

Purchasing systems

Voyage planning software

MS Office

Job description

Technical Officer

Company: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Job Type: Full Time. Location: Philippines.

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