Superintendent (Operations)

EPS DRY MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPS DRY MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Operations Officer to oversee dry bulk vessel charters and voyage execution in Singapore.

You will coordinate with Masters, charterers and agents, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor loading and discharging plans, bunkering, weather routing and performance. The role requires strong negotiation, risk assessment and leadership to drive safe, efficient voyages and HSSE excellence.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency (Master Class 1) required.
• 6 months command on relevant vessel, or 3 years as Chief Mate on bulkers, or 2 years as Superintendent.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Incident investigation and reporting ability.
• Sire / Navigation audits skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with terminal and port rules and regulations.
• Advise Master in preparation for Terminal Inspections.
• Support chartering desk and Master with loadable and bunker requirements.
• Ensure vessel readiness to load nominated cargo.
• Monitor voyage progress, including load quantities, weather and routing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Incident investigation

Navigation audits

Education

Certificate of Competency (Master Class 1)

6 months command experience on relevant vessel / 3 years as Chief Mate on bulkers / 2 years as Superintendent

Job description

1. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1.1Comply with terminal and port rules and regulations and other marine industry mandatory rules & regulations.

1.2Advice and assist Master in the preparation for Terminal Inspections.

1.3Support the chartering desk and Master with information required for questionnaires, loadable and bunker requirements.

1.4Responsible for ensuring vessel’s readiness to load the nominated cargo.

1.5Master to be assisted with compliance with the port/terminal expectations and regulations and other marine industry mandatory rules & regulations.

1.6Research, study and review new and sensitive ports/terminals. Communicate port information to vessels, if necessary.

1.7Provide Master with advice and confirm agreement/compliance with regard to the operational terms of the Charter Party (C/P).

1.8Fill in chartering questionnaires and confirm master's calculated loadable.

1.9Monitor vessel progress during voyage, including warranted loading quantities to optimize stow plan, weather and/or optimize the routing in compliance with C/P, speed, bunker consumptions, heating requirements, and final discharge.

1.10Ensure time-chartered vessels comply with C/P requirements and warranties.

1.11Review load and discharge plans for all spot & time-chartered vessels (if necessary).

1.12Evaluate and negotiate with agents and approval of proforma disbursement.

1.13Review and approve supply of bunkers stemmed by bunker team to ensure there is sufficiency of bunker to perform the voyage (in addition to fresh water); arrange de-slopping if required.

1.14Responsible for ensuring vessel’s readiness to load the nominated cargo.

1.15Arrange weather routing advice for vessels as necessary.

1.16Assist the Masters with selecting the most appropriate routing for the voyage, in compliance with the C/P.

1.17Review load and discharge plans for all spot & time-chartered vessels (if necessary).

1.18Evaluate and negotiate with agents and approval of proforma disbursement.

1.19Alert Manager/Assistant Manager regarding operational problems being encountered by the vessel during the voyage and update the progress of the voyage as necessary.

1.20Provide timely advice to Charterers on vessel’s movements for customer satisfaction.

1.21Attend to customer’s complaints and feedback promptly.

1.22Research, study and review new and sensitive ports/terminals. Communicate port information to vessels, if necessary.

1.23Ensure proper accounting of costs involved in the conduct of the voyage.

1.24Ensure disbursement (both voyage and owners) are properly accounted and funded.

1.25Monitor, review and analyze vessel performance and follow up with under-performing ships.

1.26Manage, coach and motivate Operation Executive/Senior Executive to perform on the job.

1.27Conduct operations briefing in office (when assigned) for Senior Officers before they join vessels.

1.28Assist to address and verify gaps as highlighted in NCR, inspections with special attention to MOC/Charterer requirements.

1.29Plan, attend and report findings pertaining to routine inspection/audit assignments to vessel.

1.30Achieve HSSE goals (Company OKR & KPI) identified for the role. Implement sustainable practices, reduce waste, and ensure full compliance with all HSSE regulations and standards. Performance against these targets will be monitored and evaluated during annual performance reviews.

1.31Coordinate with SQV with regard to any implementation of quality, health, safety and environmental initiatives.

2.QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Certificate of Competency (Master Class 1)
• 6 months command experience on relevant type of vessel or 3 years’ experience as a Chief mate on relevant type of bulkers or 2 years’ shore experience as a Superintendent
• Good negotiation skills
• Incident / Investigation and reports making ability.
• Sire / Navigation audits skills.