Technical Superintendent

Do you hold a strong technical background with sailing experience onboard Ferries/Cruise ships to a Senior Engineering level? Our marine client is recruiting for a Technical Superintendent and this could be just the role for you
As a Technical Superintendent you will oversee and manage our client's small vessel fleet ensuring compliance and safe and efficient operations and be the primary shore based technical contact.
The Technical Superintendent will be responsible for the safe daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, survey schedules, on-board general assessment of vessels, inspections, and docking. As Technical Superintendent you will be responsible for providing maximum vessel availability, within budget, consistent with safe methods of operation through coordination of Fleet Group resource and whilst providing effective communication to the Operations team as the customer.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT Preference would be an STCW III/2 Chief Engineer (no limitations), equivalent or higher qualification. Candidates with lower qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge and experience with Ro-Ro vessels would also be considered. Understanding of vessel specifications and requirements. Understanding of marine regulations, classification rules, guidance, industry best practice and quality standards. Be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in all aspects of Ro-Ro vessel and marine operations, including technical maintenance and overhauls/dockings and projects. Be able to demonstrate experience of specification writing and budget planning. Be able to demonstrate an ability to foster close professional working relationships both internally and with external stakeholders. Be precise and thorough in their approach and promote continuous improvement across the team and functional areas. Have worked effectively in an environment which requires excellence in safety, operations, and customer service. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for the safe operation and technical reliability of assigned vessels in line with internal standards as developed by the Standards and Performance Department and in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Responsible for vessel maintenance in line with Class and Statutory requirements and for direct correspondence with Classification Society and Flag Administration Surveyors. Responsible for the control and management of the vessel budget including cost tracking and accurate forecasting in coordination with Finance team. Responsible for vessel service availability and reliability in line with Service Level Agreements. Control and monitoring the water, chemical, lube-oil and bunker quality and consumption. Ensure the assigned vessels are keeping records of the functioning and condition of all instruments and equipment on-board. Using companies planned maintenance and defect reporting systems and mechanisms. Check all vessels records and documentation including but not limited to engineering logs, safety documentation, certification, technical files, etc. ensuring that contingency plans and other manuals are fully updated. Monitor the inventories of mooring equipment, safety equipment, lifesaving, firefighting equipment, and portable instruments in collaboration with the Marine Superintendent. Supporting Crewing with technical advice and guidance on engineering qualifications and manning levels. Line management of the most senior engineer position on board assigned vessels in accordance with line management matrix. Responsible for overhaul planning, execution, and subsequent return to service of vessels within the fleet. Compile and provide documented reports upon completion of dry docking, including summaries of works performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditures. Responsible for ensuring that all technical incidents, defects, and audit findings are investigated and analysed, and corrective action is effectively implemented. Provide management cover of other vessels within the Fleet Group, as required to support colleagues during events such as sickness, annual leave, overhauls etc. Active participation in reviewing the Company Management System, in collaboration with the vessel's crew, to drive continual improvement and enhancement of policies and procedures. Provide out of hours duty on call cover for the vessels based on a duty rota. As a member of one or more Emergency Response teams, it is expected that exercises are attended, annual leave is communicated with deputies assigned and full familiarisation is maintained with the relevant emergency response procedures and protocols. Vessel visits. Monitor and analyse performance, provide proactive suggestions for improvement where needed. Stakeholder Management. Leadership. Budget Responsibility. Safety and compliance. Personnel Management. REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (including 37 days annual leave (pro-rata), staff travel pass and an industry leading pension).