Ships' Superintendent

We are looking for a Ships' Superintendent that will handle the following:

Coordination of all operations and/or technical matters in line with the Company’s policies, maritime rules and regulations and industry standards.
Instructing, coordinating and monitoring works/repairs.
Implementing machinery and hull performance monitoring in the context of long-term vessels’ operational costs savings.
Dealing with any damage repairs preserving vessels commercial competence and originating long-term corrective/preventive actions in order to avoid reoccurrence. Monitoring all technical problems, major defects and follow up, until corrective action is verified.
Co-operating with the Operations department to achieve the optimum vessels’ performance consistent with their commercial obligations.
The timely correction/rectification of any outstanding items related to the SMS.
Ensuring the proper management of spare parts and deck/engine stores and assisting in the control of the vessels’ budgets.
Controlling and monitoring the lube-oil and bunker quality and consumption.
Monitoring all aspects/performance of assigned vessels’ operation including safety and environmental protection, etc. to ensure that these are carried out in compliance with the Company’s requirements for a flawless, efficient, and competitive and customer focused operation and prevailing International and Flag State legislation. Initiating corrective actions when such performance does not meet with the Company’s standards.
Keeping records of the functioning and condition of all instruments and equipment onboard.
Checking the logbooks, the Oil Record Books, etc. and ensuring that contingency plans and other manuals are updated

Technical

Effective implementation of preventive maintenance of hull, main machinery, deck machinery, electrical equipment, etc, as described in the PMS and set by the Class/Flag State requirements.
Monitoring the Class and Flag State requirements and planning/supervising the required surveys. Ensuring that the certification of assigned vessels is maintained in accordance with the relevant Class and Flag State requirements.
Keeping abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
Attending and sailing with vessels to solve operational problems onboard.
Inspecting assigned vessels, monitoring their condition and preparing condition/attendance reports, including any comments on cargo operation, maintenance, crew performance, etc. -
Analyzing the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and following-up all reports of vessels’ condition and performance. –
Issuing maintenance instructions (job orders) following vessels’ inspections. –
Assisting the shipboard personnel to eliminate problems and/or malfunctions.-
Developing efficient repair methods and evaluating/selecting, in cooperation with the General Manager, quality sub-contractors.
Attending repairs and Dry Dockings:
Preparing and formulating repair specifications, taking into account the requirements of Class Society, Owners’ and Company’s standards, PMS reports, deck, tank/hold and machinery condition reports, defect reports, the Master’s and C/E’s reports and National, Port State and International legislation.
Evaluating repair quotations, selecting repair Companies and location of the repairs, based on the “best quality of works” / “cost” relation, taking into account the vessels’ itinerary and Charter Party obligations.
Implementing the specifications and repairs effectively and efficiently to the Owners’ favor in a timely manner, avoiding any delays to the vessels’ commercial schedules.
Planning vessels’ equipment maintenance as allowed by the vessel’s itinerary and schedule and in accordance with the SMS procedures.
Monitoring and processing the Planned Maintenance System for life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.

· Attending delivery of new acquisitions.

Health, Quality, Safety and Environmental protection Management

The promotion of the SMS Policy and culture on board vessels.
Demonstrating his commitment to safety and environmental excellence, by his behavior.
Reporting to the DPA on matters that deviate from the SMS procedures.
Suggesting to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the SMS.
Ensuring that the working conditions onboard are safe.
Performing internal audits.
Investigating accidents, incidents and serious near misses.
Reviewing all reports of non-conformities, incidents or near misses received by the vessels assigned to him and following up the implementation and verification of corrective/preventive actions process inclusive their effectiveness.
Participating in the Emergency Response Team, as delegated by the COO.

Purchase

Processing all spare parts requisitions received from vessels and monitoring the efficient and timely supply of all spares required for the proper maintenance and safe operation of the vessels.
Ensuring that the purchase orders for engine spares/stores are reviewed for accuracy and propose to the Purchasing Manager the suppliers to be contacted

Requirements:

Proof of serving as Chief Engineer for at least 3 years of sea service
Knowledge of computer applications for the marine industry (Purchasing software, Planed Maintenance AMOS)
Comprehensive knowledge in Office programs
Fluent technical English, on the level of correspondence, conversations and negotiation
Willingness to work in non-conventional hours

Function:
Global Operation

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Yes