P&O Maritime Logistics- Corporate Technical Superintendent

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Based at the Corporate Office in Dubai, the Corporate Technical Superintendent – Port Services is responsible for overseeing Technical Projects and Dry Dockings as required. Under the guidance of the Technical Manager to monitor the Division’s Business Units on all technical matters and to coordinate major repairs. The position is also responsible for monitoring BU compliance with standardized technical procedures including docking repairs, refits and technical projects in the Division. Under guidance of Technical Manager, the position is responsible for working with Business Unit General Managers and Business Unit Technical Heads to monitor technical systems’ implementations across the Division and/ or any other technical tasks within the Division’s responsibility, where deemed necessary, including a focal point for all matters related to PMS software and interconnection with other users in the group ERP (enterprise resource planning) system and responsible for handling relevant process data. The position will liaise with the Divisional Technical & Operations Manager and Corporate Senior Coordinator as required.

Whilst this role is based at P&O Maritime Logistics Corporate office in Dubai the role will involve worldwide travel, which may be required at short notice, and may involve extended periods (up to 6-7 months’ time in a calendar year with some single assignments of around 2-3 months overseas.)

Key Accountabilities

Divisional Technical Projects

• Implementing minimum technical projects procedures and providing advice and support to Division Technical Manager, Business Unit Heads, BU Technical Managers and Superintendents.
• Review and recommend for approving technical projects documentation.
  
  

Dry Dockings, major repairs, and refits

• Implementing minimum technical and docking procedures and providing advice and support to Division Technical Manager, Business Unit Heads, BU Technical Managers and Superintendents.
• Review and recommend for approve AFEs for dockings, major repairs and refits.
• To maintain POML PSD vessels 5 years DD/MEs OH master plan.
• To control and manage Dry Dockings, major repairs, and refits when assigned.
  
  

Maintenance

• Participate in developing and implementing Divisional procedures for maintenance.
• Provide support and guidance to technical teams in the Divisional Business Units.
• To support Technical Manager with monitoring Division wide operating expenditures with specific focus on repair, docking and maintenance costs with a view to seeking a reduction in technical operational and consumable costs.
• To oversee divisional PMS software records on a regular basis and to support BUs with implementation and DCR process at the corporate level.
  
  

Technical Standards and procedures

• To support Technical Manager with reviewing and to provide recommended input to Technical Standards for P&O Maritime Logistics, with due regards to Divisional and vessel diversity.
• Monitor the implementation of the Technical Standards in the Division.
• Develop, implement and maintain technical Divisional Procedures as per his/her area of expertise.
  
  

Reliability

• To observe, verify and approve for processing PSD BUs reliability figures.
  
  

Qualificatiion & Experience

• Class 1 Marine Engineer COC with relevant recent experience (appropriate Course qualifications, time as Class / H&M Surveyor or Ship Repair Manager).
• Certificate of Competency qualification as Mechanical Engineer - Electromechanical and Industrial, or equivalent.
• Business/management qualifications would be an advantage.
• Previous experience as Technical Superintendent for a minimum of five years is essential.
• Previous experience on commercial vessels over 500 GRT is essential – ideally harbour tugs, AHTS and offshore vessels but deep sea will also be considered due to the broader approach of the Division.
• Ability to travel at short notice to augment other company activities and provide coverage as required.
• Knowledge of ISPS, ISM, Flag State and Classifications Society procedures and regulations.
• Practical in-depth knowledge of PMS/ERP software used in marine industries. Knowledge of ABS NS is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential Knowledge in other MS Office package such as Power Point and Project would be an advantage.
• People management skills preferably gained from working in a multicultural environment.
• Proven track record in intermediate and special dry dockings, ship repair, mobilizations, new build projects and in-water repairs.
• Strong Commercial awareness and ability to interact with and satisfy client requirements.
• Budget planning and routine budget reporting processes.
  
  

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Positive and solution focused attitude with a clear goal-based approach to problem solving.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed leadership and management skills include effective time management and prioritization.
• Sound report writing skills.
• Ability to manage and evaluate processes on both overview-level and detail-level, as required by the situation.
  
  

About Us

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) is a leading provider of marine solutions with focus on offshore energy, port services and logistics. The company provides a wide portfolio of value-added marine services and ability to integrate these offerings for its customers – always with safety and the environment at the forefront.

Headquartered in Dubai, the company has operations globally across all seven continents.

In July 2019, Topaz Energy and Marine was acquired by DP World, merged with P&O Maritime and started operating under the P&O brand as P&O Maritime Logistics.

www.pomaritime.com