Drydock Manager

The world's largest independent charter owner and manager of containerships with global operation.

Location

Hong Kong

Report to

Fleet Director, Fleet Management

Responsibilities

• Be the key contact person for dry dock related issues and topics.
• Detailed preparation of the standard items of the dry dock specs.
• Detailed preparation of the vessel specific non-standard specs from pre-docking assessment services and inputs from the Vessel Manager.
• Review dry dock specifications and in coordination with procurement submit the same to agreed shipyards for quotation.
• Carry out detailed comparison of shipyard quotation and provide recommendations on dry-dock options, basis costs/availability.
• Timely planning, sourcing, and deployment of docking service providers / assistants.
• Coordinate with the nominated paint supplier and other internal stakeholders, to finalize the paint requirements, as per agreed paint strategy.
• Evaluate quality of dockings based on agreed and established measures.
• Analyze previous docking costs and invoices to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Provide inputs on the invoicing and negotiation of final invoice.
• Ensure dry dock budget alignment across fleet groups.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department for monthly DD project expense report. Monthly review of yard cost & non- yard cost spent prior (once project starts) and post docking (project completion), with feedback to respective Fleet Managers and Fleet Directors.
• Comprehensive understanding of cost drivers and key commercial challenges.
• Other budget-related activities as delegated by the Head of Department.
• Liaise closely with relevant stakeholders on all aspects of dry dock planning and management and keep technical operations closely advised of any developments.
• Ensure, in cooperation with the fleet groups, that experience and knowledge gained are communicated and shared across the ship management organization to have best practices implemented and utilized to the benefit of the company.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a chief Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Naval Architect.
• Minimum three years of experience in a superintendent level position or higher.
• Able to coordinate the workflow processes between all parties and processes involved in drydocks and afloat repairs.
• Adept in the use of computer software (MS Office 365, MS Project, MS SharePoint)
• Good technical knowledge of various systems including deck machinery and ability to read technical drawings/manuals.
• Work approach is diligent and organized and understands and accepts the importance of cost consciousness.
• Required expertise includes detailed knowledge in the operation and repair of marine equipment and systems, knowledge of the applicable classification and flag state requirements, specific experience with ship repair and repair management, ability to prepare and follow budgets.
• Should be competent in time and resource management, should be capable of managing sometimes conflicting goals within a project and of making value decisions within a highly constrained environment.
• Good communication skills across multiple levels in the organization and with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a global business environment with a strong sense of cultural diversity.
• Regular international travel is required and maybe on short notice.
• Must be sufficiently mobile to conduct vessel inspections.
• Must carry a mobile device outside of office hours and check in regularly.
• Must maintain home internet connection for work outside of office hours.
• Periodic overtime to meet deadlines or accommodate time zone differences.