Technical Superintendent

Technical Superintendent – Liverpool Port

General responsibilities

To provide engineering expertise to the port(s), including guidance and solutions to technical issues, including modification to vessels in the port(s) to achieve best operational performance.

To keep the Port Manager, Cluster Technical Manager and Cluster MD informed of all significant operational/technical issues which impact upon the availability and readiness of the vessels with the fleet.

Specific Area of Responsibility:

Your main tasks will be:

Ensure that all vessels in the port(s) are properly maintained and ready to meet the operational requirements of the port and our service commitment to our customers.
Management of the technical budget for the maintenance and dry dockings, including monitoring of and control of the costs of repairs and maintenance.
To be aware of the need to keep within the budget for spare parts, fuel and lube oil usage.
Assist the Cluster Technical Manager in the planning and co-ordination of maintenance, regular servicing, dry dockings and vessel upgrades through the designated service providers.
Undertake planned maintenance systems.
Assist the Cluster Technical Manager to co-ordinate and control of the supply of equipment, Spares etc.
Execution of surveys, inspections and certification ensuring that the vessels are fully operational in accordance with classification requirements.
Assist in the preparation of new vessels joining the fleet
Promote and commitment to work safely
Where a vessel is damaged to input into any investigation and claims reports and to organise the repair.
Coach the engineers deployed within the crew.
Required/Preferred Education

Engineering qualification min Class 1 Motor Unlimited.
Previous operational/management experience is required
Marine experience including management of sea going crew is essential
Strong IT and technical skills
Experience of managing budget
Training and competencies

Strong communication skills – written and oral
Ability to get to the root of the problem and to come up with innovative solutions
Good team working skills
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure to hard deadline
Jobs in Maritime recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination.

We will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, marital status, disability, age, health, employment status, sexual orientation or religion.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK