Vessel Manager - LNG

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Marine Engineer to oversee the economical upkeep of LNG ships. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, organizing repairs, and maintaining technical documentation. Ideal candidates should have a valid Engine COC and a minimum of one year of relevant experience with LNG carriers. This role involves collaborating with various departments, ensuring vessel performance, and participating in inspections and audits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience operating an LNG carrier with >= 10,000 Kw propulsion output.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer is preferred.
• Thorough technical understanding of marine machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upkeep of LNG ships and their machinery.
• Monitor maintenance systems for engines and vessels.
• Coordinate vessel statutory and classification surveys.
• Organize consumables, inventories, and spares delivery.

Skills

Marine engineer experience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid Engine COC

Job description

• Charged with overseeing the economical upkeep of LNG ships and their machinery to guarantee safe, error-free operation and adherence to relevant class and industry standards as well as flag state administration regulations.
• Keep an eye on the planned maintenance system for the engines and the vessel's deck.
• Keep an eye on and plan vessel statutory and classification surveys.
• Organise the delivery of consumables, inventories, supplies, and spares.
• Organise the changes, repairs, and correction of defects.
• Keep an eye on compliance with charterer requirements and corporate standards.
• Support the technical department's cost monitoring and control efforts.
• Keep technical documentation, drawings, and catalogues from manufacturers and yards in good condition.
• Participate in technical meetings of classification societies and shipyards.
• Check new construction and delivery documents and certificates.
• If necessary, take the lead in the accident/incident investigation pertaining to technical issues such equipment failure or malfunction.
• Complete the onboard annual technical inspection and audit of the vessel on time.
• Help the Group Technical Manager oversee the technical department's operations.
• Promptly completing any extra project-specific technical requirements
• Implement technical changes for the project, obtaining approval and obtaining certifications as needed.
• Respond to any technical issues that arise throughout the project and, if necessary, communicate with the creators.
• Throughout the project, schedule and oversee technical repairs, including any necessary docking of the vessel.
• Make sure that any flaws that could impact the charter are fixed right away.
• Take part in interviews and offer suggestions for promotions and new recruits.
• Track vessel performance and make sure appropriate action is taken.
• Controlling operating costs and vessel budgets
• Arrange, oversee, and control major scheduled and unscheduled repairs as well as dry dockings.
• Visit vessels on a regular basis to ensure they are in good shape and running in accordance with company standards; also, produce Vessel shape Reports.
• Form an alliance with the various departments that are in charge of the same vessels (HSQE, crewing, operations, etc.).

Qualifications

• Has experience as a marine engineer; one year of experience operating an LNG carrier with a propulsion output of 10,000 Kw or more; experience operating a big LPG or exceeding an AFRAxmas Oil Tanker; ideally, six months of experience as a Chief Engineer.
• Owner of a valid Engine COC
• Proficiency in ISM, EMS, PMS, repairs, and dry-docking
• Thorough technical understanding of different marine machinery
• A motivation for ongoing personal and interpersonal development.
• The ability to think analytically, solve problems, manage time, manage projects, and make decisions.
• Capacity to effectively and constructively address management of the company
• Exhibits interpersonal, cooperative, and communication abilities
• Familiarity with the power and propulsion systems on board designated vessels. Experience with XDF vessels and steam turbine plants is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with the systems and equipment for handling and containing cargo aboard designated vessels.