Assistant Technical Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Within three months of the anticipated docking period, to create an accurate dry-dock repair specification and go over the work scope in detail with the attending superintendent, site crew, and vessel manager.
• Communicate with shipyard staff to arrange dock space and to get updates on the status of any ongoing repairs.
• To evaluate the several yard quotes, bargain, and create a budget that includes the timing and scope of the dry docking process for management's approval.
• To keep overall dry-docking costs under control and within the allocated budget.
• To compile weekly financial progress reports in order to let the attending superintendent stay informed about the status of the projects while the shipyard is being repaired.
• To keep spending within the allotted budget through ongoing oversight, weekly cost reporting, and identification of rising and falling expenses.
• To assist the DD-Site Team as needed, particularly by examining shipyard bills and settling them in order to save costs
• Examining and negotiating the shipyard's draft invoice in order to save the corporation money on dry docking.
• To bargain with significant vendors and service providers to reduce the cost of the owner's arrangement (paint, spare parts, and services) while repairs are being completed.
• Within 14 days of the ship's departure or the shipyard bill settlement, prepare the DD variance report.
• To keep the five-year docking schedule current and produce the annual DD-Budget for the upcoming year.
• To add information to the dry-docking database, such as the history of tank, hold, and hull painting, in order to help management make decisions.
• Examine the expense of contractor work and agree on a fixed price with contractors for routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts.
• DD spares and services suppliers and vendors are given purchase orders (POs), and it is ensured that the yard and supplier/vendor bills are checked and paid on schedule.
• Examine and improve vendor and supplier contracts, as well as frame agreements with shipyards, in collaboration with the procurement department.
• Assist with the audit and oversee suppliers, contractors, shipyards, and vendors regarding the calibre of the goods and services rendered.
• Participated in unique projects and initiatives under the direction of the Dry Docking and Repairs Head of Department.

Qualifications:

• A diploma in shipbuilding, naval architecture, or marine engineering
• Knowledge of overseeing the dry docking of ships, or experience working in a commercial dry docking capacity in a shipping firm or as an estimator in a shipyard.
• Previous shipyard or shipping business superintendent experience.