Technical Superintendent at an Oil and Gas Company - Maurice Xandra Solutions

Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client, a major player in the Oil and Gas industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Superintendent

Location: Warri, Delta
Reports to: Technical Manager
Direct Reports: Technical Engineers Chief Engineers tugs / tankers

Job Summary

• To ensure the full technical readiness and optimum performance of the vessels in meeting the service commitments of the company.
• This role involves leading and managing multi-functional teams, including contribution to HR processes such as recruitment and performance management of the crew.
• To work within any necessary commercial and budgetary constraints to ensure vessels remain in a safe and seaworthy condition in accordance with Classification Society and Flag State requirements, are operated safely and meet all necessary regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate and control the supply of spare parts and necessary vessel equipment.
• To provide guidance and solutions to technical issues to ensure the full technical readiness and optimum performance of the vessels in meeting the service commitments of the company.
• To provide a leading role and technical expertise in the event of an emergency response situation.
• To promote safety and safe working practices as an operational necessity.
• To provide effective communication across all levels within the company to inform of significant operational/technical issues that impact the availability of vessels.
• To plan, coordinate and monitor maintenance programmes and drydocking.
• To keep proper operational records.
• To inspect regularly the vessels regarding compliance with Safety, Environmental Protection and Hygiene as per International Safety Management Code requirements.
• To assist the crew during cases of trouble-shooting.
• To be constantly aware of the situation of the vessels, the maintenance status and the repairs needs of the vessels on a short, medium and long term basis.
• To develop the annual technical department budget.
• To arrange for closure of deficiencies found in vetting, PSC Inspections, Charterers inspections, P&I Club surveys, etc.

Key Performance Metrics

• Planned Maintenance Systems
• Reduced failure response time.
• Planning accuracy
• Management
• Performance in maintaining fleet operation to customer satisfaction.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Implements best-practice standards in safety management and actively promotes safety and safe working practices in all operations
• QHSE/ISM Code• Compliance with the requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and other standards required by the company
• Physical Exertion on the Job: Yes – Medium.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Degree from a Nautical Institution (Certificate of Competency STCW Regulation III / 2)
• 5 years seagoing experience as an engineer officer with a minimum of 2 in the rank of chief engineer on tankers.
• The seagoing experience may be waived provided other relevant experience like shipyard and/or newbuilding site work has been performed, classification society surveyor
• Preferably minimum of 3 years experience as a technical superintendent in a tankers management shipping company or background as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and experience with a shipping company, classification society.

Skills, Knowledge and Competence Requirements:

• Essential high level of English language (Written and spoken) - Decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, work and deal with people from multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and good organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to work outside office hours. - Proficient in MS Office tools.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2021.