Job Openings Technical Superintendent (LNG)

About the job Technical Superintendent (LNG)

Responsibilities:
  • Charged with overseeing the economical upkeep of LNG ships and their machinery to guarantee safe, error-free operation and adherence to relevant class and industry standards as well as flag state administration regulations.
  • Keep an eye on the planned maintenance system for the engines and the vessel's deck.
  • Keep an eye on and plan vessel statutory and classification surveys.
  • Organise the delivery of consumables, inventories, supplies, and spares.
  • Organise the changes, repairs, and correction of defects.
  • Keep an eye on compliance with charterer requirements and corporate standards.
  • Support the technical department's cost monitoring and control efforts.
  • Keep technical documentation, drawings, and catalogues from manufacturers and yards in good condition.
  • Participate in technical meetings of classification societies and shipyards.
  • Check new construction and delivery documents and certificates.
  • If necessary, take the lead in the accident/incident investigation pertaining to technical issues such equipment failure or malfunction.
  • Complete the onboard annual technical inspection and audit of the vessel on time.
  • Help the Group Technical Manager oversee the technical department's operations.
  • Promptly completing any extra project-specific technical requirements
  • Implement technical changes for the project, obtaining approval and obtaining certifications as needed.
  • Respond to any technical issues that arise throughout the project and, if necessary, communicate with the creators.
  • Throughout the project, schedule and oversee technical repairs, including any necessary docking of the vessel.
  • Make sure that any flaws that could impact the charter are fixed right away.
  • Take part in interviews and offer suggestions for promotions and new recruits.
  • Track vessel performance and make sure appropriate action is taken.
  • Controlling operating costs and vessel budgets
  • Arrange, oversee, and control major scheduled and unscheduled repairs as well as dry dockings.
  • Visit vessels on a regular basis to ensure they are in good shape and running in accordance with company standards; also, produce Vessel shape Reports.
  • Form an alliance with the various departments that are in charge of the same vessels (HSQE, crewing, operations, etc.).

Qualifications:

  • Has experience as a marine engineer; one year of experience operating an LNG carrier with a propulsion output of 10,000 Kw or more; experience operating a big LPG or exceeding an AFramax Oil Tanker; ideally, six months of experience as a Chief Engineer.
  • Owner of a valid Engine COC
  • Proficiency in ISM, EMS, PMS, repairs, and dry-docking
  • Thorough technical understanding of different marine machinery
  • A motivation for ongoing personal and interpersonal development.
  • The ability to think analytically, solve problems, manage time, manage projects, and make decisions.
  • Capacity to effectively and constructively address management of the company
  • Exhibits interpersonal, cooperative, and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with the power and propulsion systems on board designated vessels. Experience with XDF vessels and steam turbine plants is strongly desired.
  • Familiarity with the systems and equipment for handling and containing cargo aboard designated vessels.