Technical Superintendent

Job Summary and Purpose Ensure the safety, reliability and operational efficiency of the assigned LNG/LPG vessels under direct and third party managers as required. Participate in ongoing fleet projects and studies to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and cost effective operations. Key Accountabilities: Vessel Management: • Maintain safe, reliable and efficient operations by ensuring high technical and operational standards of maintenance/repairs of the vessels of the company. • Administer shipping support and technical knowledge to the vessels by utilizing the marine engineering expertise. • Assist in the preparation of budgets for the vessels, monitor the costs and evaluate the variations in order to provide detailed explanation. • Participate, in conjunction with the Supply Department in sourcing the technical and operational supplies required for the vessels and contribute to the assurance that the rates are most economical. • Ensure that flag, class and other regulatory requirements are met with and that their certificates and surveys are validated as and when required. • Examine various vessel improvement processes and technical problem and suggest appropriate solutions, recommendations and modifications. Prepare a list of well-defined outcomes and ensure its completion. • Conduct statistical analysis and prepare reports on various subjects such as technical standards of vessels, repairs, dry docking and performance in order to attain the industry best standards. • Reduce loss time accident exposure to the targeted minimum level and, maintain vessels’ loss time accident record, and report all vessel incidents, near misses to prevent and eliminate potential incidents. • Contribute in the formulation of the ship management policies and procedures. • Participate, in conjunction with the Supply Department in purchasing spare gears and other required equipment for the assigned vessels. • Prepare, classify, analyze and update the various dry docking specifications as and when required. • Assist with risk assessment procedures and accident / incident investigations and prepare reports. • Execute the Emergency Response Plan duties and responsibilities under the direction and guidance of Company Incident Commander • Engage in technical and engineering studies and make suggestions to improve the quality standards of the vessels. • Act as the company representative at various industry forums as and when required. • Liaise with customers on technical and operational matters including vessel performance etc. Generic Accountabilities: Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE): • Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: • Implement approved policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation. Others: • Contribute to the execution of department relevant projects as assigned. • Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor. Key Result Areas • Monitor and ensure adherence to vessel class, flag and other regulatory requirements • Develop and monitor vessel budget and explain any variations • Ensure the execution of the Emergency Response Plan duties and responsibilities • Undertake statistical analysis of the vessels and prepare reports on various performance standards Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills Qualifications: • Class 2 level of competency Experience: • 4 to 8 years’ experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant capacity aboard a LNG/LPG vessel. • 2 years of ashore experience in LNG/LPG vessels repair/maintenance supervision. Job Specific Skills: • Excellent knowledge of technical operations for Large Gas Carriers owned and managed • Prior experience in LNG/LPG refit • Ability to conduct accident investigations, root cause analysis with recommendations and provide comprehensive reports • Ability to compile budget and exercise controls • Prior experience in Engineering trouble shooting