Technical Superintendent

V.SHIPS ASIA GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

V.SHIPS ASIA GROUP PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Vessel Manager to oversee technical performance, budgets and maintenance for the fleet. You will act as the on-shore point of contact for day-to-day operations and mobilisations, ensuring compliance with laws and surveys, and coordinating repairs with engineers and owners.

The role requires strong planning, communication and budgeting skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving and collaboration across the fleet team.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar vessel management roles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Basic financial understanding and budget administration experience.
• Creative and effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Technical management and performance of vessels, including technical budgets.
• On-shore contact point for day-to-day operation and mobilisation activities.
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and statutory surveys.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise ship repairs and dry-docking with stakeholders.
• Lead Vessel Condition Assessments with Owners.
• Contribute to the Fleet Manager and ShipSure team with maintenance feedback.

Skills

Experience in vessel management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organisation

Budget administration

Creative problem solving

Job description

Overall Purpose of The Job

• Operate and maintain the ship marine equipment in a safe, economic and efficient way in accordance with customer contract /Charter Party, within approved budgets, to the satisfaction of both owners and their clients.
• Approval of purchases in accordance with Company Authority Matrix.
• To conduct the tasks listed/included in the Responsibility section.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical management and performance of the vessels (including well intervention equipment), incl. technical budget.
• On shore contact point for the Vessels in the day-to-day operation related to technical management and mobilisation activities. Contact with Owner in the day-to-day operation, as defined and agreed with the Fleet Manager.
• Monitor, ensure and verify that the vessels operate in accordance with relevant Laws and Regulations.
• Ensure that Statutory and Classification surveys for all plant and equipment on the vessels are carried out.
• Ensure preventive- and corrective maintenance is carried out to prevent technical / operational non-conformities that may lead to downtime.
• Contribute with continued improvement of the maintenance system by providing feedback to the Fleet Manager and ShipSure team.
• Monitor and follow-up the vessel’s technical performance and defined KPIs. Take immediate actions to adjust and improve performance in case of non-conformities or when deviations are observed/reported. Follow-up and ensure corrective actions are implemented in case of technical related incidents and non-conformities. Analyse breakdown and technical incidents and suggest experience transfers to the fleet.
• Report vessel technical status on weekly basis to the Fleet Manager.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination and supervision of ship repair and dry-docking of vessels, in cooperation with other stakeholders
• If any major breakdown occurs, make sure to arrange repairs, provide spares and service engineers. Supervise the repair work as needed to ensure safe work, best quality and cost effective process. If insurance is involved, contact, inform and follow up until settlement in coordination with Fleet Manager and Owners.
• Take the lead to carry out Vessel Condition Assessments in cooperation with Owners.
• Participate in appraisals of key personnel onboard the vessel.
• Comply with the requirements in V.Ships Offshore Vessel Management System and report non-conformities

Role

• Actively cooperate with other disciplines within the fleet to optimize overall vessel and fleet performance.
• Works both independently and cooperative in the team.
• Focus on problem solving and demonstrates decision skills.
• Proactive and looks for effective solutions - both for the Company and for the Clients.
• Demonstrates good and open communication.
• Has a strong focus on sharing information and involving the team.
• Shows a high degree of flexibility in ad hoc situations.
• Contributes actively to improve routines and solutions.

Skills, Qualification and Experience

Essential

• Work experience in similar positions as this position demands
• Good communication (oral and written) and language skills,
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels.
• Good planning and organisational skills,
• Basic financial understanding and some experience in administering budgets.
• An ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems