Vessel Manager

The position is established for the purpose of supporting the Marine Field. In general, the Vessel Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned vessel(s) including Technical, Maintenance, QHSE, Crewing, Operational, Class and Flag State issues.

Committed to provide a safe and cost-effective work platform/vessel that operates without disturbances and at optimal efficiency 24/7/365 in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Technical:

• Responsible for technical performance of assigned vessel(s), management of critical equipment and spares and day-to-day technical management.

Yard:

• Responsible for planning and execution of yard stays for assigned vessel(s).
• Responsible for pit-stop planning and execution.
• Responsible for marine subcontractor management.

Planned Maintenance:

• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance status of the vessel.

Documentation:

• Responsible to ensure archiving of all relevant vessel documentation.

Finance:

• Responsible for OPEX budget planning and performance for assigned vessel(s).
• Responsible to provide inputs to CAPEX for assigned vessel(s).

Knowledge management:

• Responsible for general knowledge management for assigned vessel(s) (Consolidating and making available Lessons Learned from ship operations and events in general)

Crewing:

• Provide input for proper manning of assigned vessel(s) in coordination with Crew Team and ensure that all guidelines of crew management are followed

QHSE & Compliance:

• Responsible for compliance to QHSE plan, SMS, local, flag state, port state and Class requirements for assigned vessel(s).
• Responsible to ensure investigations are initiated on all marine events including breakdowns
• Responsible to follow up on marine events and ensure that events are properly analyzed and that corrective actions are identified and implemented.
• Responsible to capture lessons learned and ensure Experience Transfers / Lessons Learned are issued.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting needs for SMS changes.

Requirements

• Degree in Naval Architecture and/or Marine Engineering (BEng or equivalent);
• MEng or MSc in Engineering would be beneficial;
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a similar role, with filed experience of at least 4 years;
• Sea going experience will be a strong asset for the scope of this job position;
• Proficient in use of design software (AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, etc.);
• Conversant with stability and strength calculation software;
• General knowledge of Classification, SOLAS Convention, MARPOL Convention and other pertinent IMO rules and guidelines is necessary;
• Conversant with the ISM and ISPS Codes;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required;
• Additional working knowledge of foreign languages, (e.g. Italian, German, French etc.) are to be considered as extra skills;

Benefits

• Fast-paced environment
• Private Health Insurance
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation