Manager, Technical Superintendent

Hafnia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hafnia in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Engineer/Senior Second Engineer to lead daily vessel technical operations, uphold Vision, Purpose and Values, and drive safety, energy efficiency and environmental performance onboard and ashore.

You will oversee dry-dock planning, ensure compliance with statutory and class requirements, manage spares and maintenance records, and collaborate with crewing and shore teams to optimise running costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of sailing experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience at sea as a Chief Engineer or Senior Second Engineer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel and visit vessels when required.
• Able to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Vision, Purpose and Values; reinforce Zero Harm initiatives onboard ships and ashore.
• Monitor ships to ensure safety, quality, energy efficiency, and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, class, and future regulations and third-party requirements.
• Conduct bi-annual vessel inspections and follow up on deficiencies.
• Manage dry-docking planning, onsite management, and final reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Independent working

Job description

• Demonstrate commitment to the company “Vision, Purpose and Values” to be “Best on Water” and reinforce “Zero Harm” initiatives onboard ships and ashore
• Ensure ships follow the company’s energy management initiatives and any deviations to be attended to with priority
• Monitor, manage and report the day-to-day technical operation and performance of vessel, in conjunction with the onboard management, to ensure that applicable requirements to safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance are met
• Closely monitor and ensure compliance with statutory, class, future regulations and other third-party requirements
• Conduct bi-annual vessel inspections, preferably sailing visits and follow up on inspection report deficiencies, observations from internal reports and relevant department reports
• Monitor vessels’ routine maintenance through ShipPalm and ensure work and records are accurate and up to date. Verify stock levels by spot checks during ship visits and report
• Arrange for all spares, repairs modifications and services to comply with statutory requirements and company standards
• Identify areas for improvements and modifications and make recommendations for efficient operation of the vessels. Contribute to improved learning and efficient experience transfer by working actively across the fleets
• Manage all phases of the dry-docking process through planning, on-site management and final reporting in accordance with company procedures
• Work with shipboard management team to ensure all third parties engaged in repair / modification activities onboard vessels comply with company policy with regard to health, safety and the protection of the environment
• Evaluate and record Masters’ and Chief Engineers’ performance, as described in prevailing company documents, and vessel management in close cooperation with the crewing team
• Develop, monitor and control running cost budgets, variance if any; in accordance with company procedures, goals and applicable KPI’s. Liaise with OPEX Controller.
• Implement procedures laid out in the company quality manuals and other instructions as issued by management including updating records, drawings, manuals etc in accordance with applicable Management of Change routines
• Actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of departmental procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of sailing experience
• At least 2 years’ experience at sea as a Chief Engineer or a Senior Second Engineer
• Able to travel and visit vessels when required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team setting