Manager, Technical Superintendent

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

Job summary

Hafnia seeks an experienced Chief Engineer for sea-going duties with leadership over vessel machinery and safety systems. You will oversee day-to-day technical operations, maintain energy efficiency and ensure compliance with applicable regulations across fleets.

The role requires at least 7 years at sea and a Chief Engineer license is preferred. You will coordinate with shipboard management, crewing and maintenance teams to optimise performance and cost control aboard tankers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 energy management initiatives and address deviations with priority.
• Monitor, manage and report day-to-day technical operation and performance of vessel with onboard management.
• Closely monitor compliance with statutory, class, future regulations and third-party requirements.
• Conduct bi-annual vessel inspections and follow up on inspection deficiencies and internal reports.
• Manage dry-docking processes from planning to final reporting per procedures.
• Ensure third-party contractors comply with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Develop and monitor running cost budgets in line with KPIs; liaise with OPEX Controller.

Skills

Sailing experience

Chief engineer experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Education

Chief Engineer License

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hafnia is one of the world's leading oil product tanker owners and operators. We provide transportation of oil and oil products to national and international oil companies, major chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies.

Hafnia is a company that’s all about our people – both the people that run the business, and those that manage our customers. We’ve always done things differently and prioritized a strong, commercial mindset. But we’ve never cut corners when it comes to relationships. Building strong business relationships with our customers is the foundation of what we do. We’re in this for the long run and focus on their needs 100%. We are transparent and we stick by our promises – as the partner you can turn to in a tight spot– meaning our customers stick with us. Our foremost rule is putting people first and that’s how we’ve become one of the leading ship owners and operators of today’s product tanker industry globally.

Hafnia has a solid history in chartering, operations, and technical management, and strives to offer customers the best solution for their transportation needs. This solution-focused approach has resulted in a strong reputation and the Company remains firmly committed to being a responsible member of the industry and operating according to the highest ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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