Assistant Dockmaster, Docking-Benoi

ST Engineering Marine Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering company is seeking a Dock Master responsible for overseeing ship movements and ensuring safety compliance. This role demands leadership, budgeting knowledge, and specific maritime qualifications. The successful candidate will lead a rigger team, control department activities, and enforce safety regulations while handling emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified dock master with training experience in yards.
• Available for emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient UKC before conducting ship movements.
• Lead rigger team and identify training needs.
• Monitor safety aspects of department activities.
• Prepare and submit ship movement service reports.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Basic budgeting knowledge

Ability to interpret and prepare docking plans

Vessel pilotage capability

Knowledge of MPA regulations and rules

Proficient in MS Office and computer skills

Education

Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Maritime field

Valid Certificate of Competency Class 3 (Deck)

Job description

Company description:

ST Engineering's Marine arm provides innovative solutions in turnkey building, repair, and conversion services for a wide spectrum of naval and commercial vessels. We are one of the few shipyards in the world with the full range of capabilities to support the entire lifecycle of a ship. Our established shipyards in Singapore and the U.S. have proven capabilities to design and build highly customised and technically sophisticated commercial and military vessels for customers worldwide.

Expanding on our core competencies in large-scale engineering, we provide a comprehensive suite of environmental engineering solutions in water, wastewater, solid waste, and renewable energy. A trusted partner to naval and commercial sector customers worldwide, our track record includes successfully delivered projects in Brunei, China, India, Thailand, Singapore, the Middle East, and the U.S.

Job description:

Responsibilities:

Productivity:

• Ensure sufficient UKC before conducting ship movements
• Report to MPA Jurong Control prior to any move
• Ensure riggers wear proper PPE (e.g., PPE, lifejacket) during operations
• Lead rigger team and identify training needs
• Control department budget, including man-hours
• Prepare and submit ship movement service reports to Commercial Department
• Participate in yard's improvement programs (Kaizen, QIC, PIC)
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dock Master/Manager.

Quality:

• Exercise reasonable care during ship movement activities
• Complete moves within planned timing, barring unforeseen circumstances

Safety:

• Monitor safety aspects of department activities
• Ensure risk assessments (RA) are practiced on-site
• Review and conduct RA and Safety Workplans
• Enforce PPE usage and housekeeping standards
• Implement and enforce PTW system
• Conduct accident investigations and submit reports

Others:

• Assist Dock Master with staff development matters

Requirements:

• Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Maritime field
• Valid Certificate of Competency Class 3 (Deck)
• Qualified dock master with training experience in yards
• Observe 100 movements; assessment by MPA includes practical and interview
• Leadership qualities
• Basic budgeting knowledge
• Willing to work after hours, on weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel between yards and naval bases
• Available for emergency call-outs
• Ability to interpret and prepare docking plans
• Experience with docking/undocking on Syncrolift and Floating Dock
• Ability to transfer operations from site to syncrolift platform (CNB & Benoi Yard)
• Vessel pilotage capability
• Knowledge of MPA regulations and rules
• Proficient in MS Office and computer skills

Other Information:

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5-day work week
• Working hours: 7.25am-5pm