Fleet Technical Superintendent

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based at the Corporate Office in Dubai, the Fleet Technical Superintendent is responsible for supporting and managing, in the most cost-effective and efficient way, the repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of the P&O Maritime Logistics Fleet. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Technical

• Main fleet-wide responsibilities would include but not be limited to:
• Controlling and managing: Dockings, Special surveys, Upgrades, Modifications, Breakdowns, Major Accidents / Incidents, and Projects. 
• Supporting Technical Procurement, Insurance matters, and P&I claims.
• Providing overall technical support for any of the above activities and ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
• In conjunction with regional technical personnel, prepare timely, detailed, and accurate project/job / docking specifications.
• Liaise with Central Procurement with respect of sourcing cost-effective spare parts and ensure that they are at the work site when required.
• Travel to vessels or sites to support the above activities as and when required.
• Manage the activities and involvement of support functions including yard personnel, OEM service engineers, sub‐contractors, and service providers.
• Interact with regional offices to promote a good working relationship to ensure effective communication and support is provided.
• Liaise with Country Managers and Regional Technical parties regarding any technical issue.
• In conjunction with group legal and central procurement interact with Insurance Brokers and Underwriters in the follow-up and reporting of all Technical Claims.

Planning and Cost Control

• Have significant input into the preparation of project/docking/repair specifications including liaising with Central Procurement to identify and source suitable vendors, services, and equipment to support the activity.
• In conjunction with Central procurement negotiate with equipment and material providers, suppliers, vendors, OEM’s, and other service providers to optimize purchasing costs and ensure technical compatibility.
• Oversee and have input into the preparation of tender documents including establishing costs/budgets/programs and being part of subsequent bid / tender evaluations.
• Ensure regular feedback on docking/project costs and schedules, reporting deviations and effectively monitor and control at all times.
• Contribute to the appraisal and selection of repair yards and technical service providers.
• Strictly control the technical costs of vessels in line with the agreed budget/requirements and report any deviations to management.