Assistant Technical Superintendent

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company is seeking an Assistant Technical Superintendent in Singapore. You'll be responsible for overseeing dry docking processes, creating accurate repair specifications, managing budgets, and negotiating with vendors. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in shipbuilding or marine engineering and experience in commercial dry docking. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to keep costs within budget.

Qualifications

• A diploma in shipbuilding, naval architecture, or marine engineering is required.
• Experience in a commERCIAL dry docking capacity is preferred.
• Prior experience as a superintendent in a shipyard or shipping business is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create an accurate dry-dock repair specification within three months before docking.
• Communicate with shipyard staff to arrange dock space.
• Evaluate yard quotes and negotiate budgets for approval.
• Keep overall dry-docking costs under control within the budget.
• Compile weekly financial progress reports for the attending superintendent.
• Negotiate draft invoices with shipyards to minimize costs.
• Assist the DD-Site Team and examine shipyard bills to save costs.

Skills

Knowledge of overseeing the dry docking of ships

Experience in a commercial dry docking capacity

Diploma in shipbuilding or marine engineering

Education

Diploma in shipbuilding, naval architecture, or marine engineering

Job description

About the job Assistant Technical Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Within three months of the anticipated docking period, to create an accurate dry-dock repair specification and go over the work scope in detail with the attending superintendent, site crew, and vessel manager.
• Communicate with shipyard staff to arrange dock space and to get updates on the status of any ongoing repairs.
• To evaluate the several yard quotes, bargain, and create a budget that includes the timing and scope of the dry docking process for management's approval.
• To keep overall dry-docking costs under control and within the allocated budget.
• To compile weekly financial progress reports in order to let the attending superintendent stay informed about the status of the projects while the shipyard is being repaired.
• To keep spending within the allotted budget through ongoing oversight, weekly cost reporting, and identification of rising and falling expenses.
• To assist the DD-Site Team as needed, particularly by examining shipyard bills and settling them in order to save costs
• Examining and negotiating the shipyard's draft invoice in order to save the corporation money on dry docking.
• T o bargain with significant vendors and service providers to reduce the cost of the owner's arrangement (paint, spare parts, and services) while repairs are being completed.
• W ithin 14 days of the ship's departure or the shipyard bill settlement, prepare the DD variance report.
• T o keep the five-year docking schedule current and produce the annual DD-Budget for the upcoming year.
• T o add information to the dry-docking database, such as the history of tank, hold, and hull painting, in order to help management make decisions.
• Examine the expense of contractor work and agree on a fixed price with contractors for routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts.
• DD spares and services suppliers and vendors are given purchase orders (POs), and it is ensured that the yard and supplier/vendor bills are checked and paid on schedule.
• Examine and improve vendor and supplier contracts, as well as frame agreements with shipyards, in collaboration with the procurement department.
• Assist with the audit and oversee suppliers, contractors, shipyards, and vendors regarding the calibre of the goods and services rendered.
• Participated in unique projects and initiatives under the direction of the Dry Docking and Repairs Head of Department.

Qualifications:

• A diploma in shipbuilding, naval architecture, or marine engineering
• Knowledge of overseeing the dry docking of ships, or experience working in a commercial dry docking capacity in a shipping firm or as an estimator in a shipyard.
• Previous shipyard or shipping business superintendent experience.