Technical Superintendent Job in a Marine Company in Port Harcourt

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading support vessel company in the marine industry, to fill the vacant position below:


Job Title: Technical Superintendent

Job Reference: 1064
Location: Port Harcourt
Industry: Maritime
Function: Marine/Diving/ROV

Job Description

• Ensuring Company owned and managed vessels are operated in a safe, efficient and economical manner and in full compliance with Class and Statutory regulations.
• Responsibility for all aspects of dry-dock planning and implementation for assigned vessels.
• Liaising with the Purchasing department and ensuring that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner, and reporting to the Operations Manager when delays have the potential to impact on vessels operational capabilities. Ensure sufficient spares are carried.
• Working closely with the QHSE Manager so as to ensure implementation and on-going compliance with Company & Client Procedures. Assisting with internal and external audits of vessels owned, managed or operated by Topaz Marine.
• Undertaking regular inspections and presentations on Company owned and managed vessels as per annual QHSE Plan schedule and compiling reports accurately indicating vessels current equipment, machinery, structural and operational status.
• Advising the Operations Manager of any training needs identified which could improve efficiency.
• Responsible for the control and updating of the vessel Technical Library (ship’s plans and drawings etc.) as required.
• Ensuring that Vessels Planned maintenance system (Engine Dept.) is being operated and reported in the manner prescribed in the company’s QA system.
• Liaising with Vessel Masters and Chief Engineers as required and providing technical advice and assistance when necessary.
• Budget responsibility for technical elements of the assigned vessels.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of vessel anchor handling machinery, winches, cranes and other fixed equipment on board.
• Responsible for overseeing the installation and certification of 3rd party equipment on the vessels, such as Diving, ROV and other temporary equipment.
• Ensure IMCA guidelines and “best industry practises” are adhered to at all times
• Ensuring compliance where appropriate with Company Policy and procedures in accordance with the requirements of the ISM Code and ISO9001:2008 ISO14001:2004 & ISO18001:2007 Standards