DP World Hiring for P&O Maritime Logistics – Corporate Technical Superintendent ( Contractor) Job at Dubai Full Time

SCOPE OF WORK

Reporting to the Assistant Technical Manager – Dry Dock & Repair, the Corporate Technical Superintendent will support the relevant BU with the planning and execution of dry dockings. Act as Assigned Technical Superintendent (ATS) for allocated Drydockings.

This position will require travels to different geographical areas during the contract period.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical:

• Supporting the relevant BU with: – Dockings, special surveys, upgrades, major engine overhauls and projects
• In conjunction with BU technical personnel, prepare detailed and accurate project/job/docking specifications
• Liaise with Corporate Procurement regarding sourcing cost-effective spare parts and ensure that they are at the worksite when required.
• Travel to vessel or site to support above activities as and when required
• Support the BU with managing activities and support functions, including yard personnel, OEM service engineers, sub-contractors and service providers
• Interact with BU offices to promote a good working relationship and provide effective communication and support
• Liaise with BU Heads and BU Technical Manager/Superintendents regarding any technical issue
• In conjunction with Group Insurance and Corporate Procurement, interact with Insurance Brokers and Underwriters to follow-up and report Technical Claims
• Support and be an active part of a technical investigation team to determine the effective root cause of technical breakdowns

Planning and Cost Control:

• Monitor and manage the BU DD schedule, planning, and execution activities
• Have significant input into preparing project/docking/repair specifications, including liaising with Corporate Procurement to identify and source suitable vendors, services and equipment to support the activity
• In conjunction with Corporate 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 preparing tender documents, including establishing costs/budgets/programmes and being part of subsequent bid/tender evaluations
• Ensure regular feedback on docking/project costs and schedules and report deviations
• Contribute to the appraisal and selection of repair yards and technical service providers

Reporting:

• Support the BU with written daily Project/Docking status reports, detailing activities, yard/contractor performance and recording any events which may be needed to support cost reductions and claims at a later date
• Ensure relevant vessel repair/docking information is updated in the NSE system
• Prepare reports as directed by ATM DD&R

Planned Maintenance System (NSE):

• Work closely with the Maintenance and Reliability team and BU to ensure that the work completed is accurately reflected in the company PMS (NSE)
• Participate in periodic reviews and evaluations of the PMS to determine that it is being effectively utilized by the vessel crew and shore teams

Other Function:

• Understand internal and customer organization, assets, investment strategy, fleet operations and priorities
• Maintain high technical knowledge and ensure personal development through training and self-development
• Participate in annual review and evaluate projects to determine success and how improvements can be made in the future report and present findings

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Marine Engineering Class 1 Motor (Class 2 may be considered based upon experience); or
• Engineering/Naval Architecture degree; or
• Master of Engineering Sciences, Mechanics or Electromechanical Engineering; or

Minimum Experience:

• Sea experience as chief engineer on offshore support vessels
• Five years of shore experience as Technical/Dry Docking Superintendent

Key Attributes

• The ability to read and understand technical drawings, preferably in a design program (CAD)
• Experience and knowledge of major Class Societies requirements (ABS, DNV-GL, BV)
• In-depth Planned Maintenance System knowledge (AMOS, NSE)
• In-depth technical knowledge of offshore vessel dry-docking

The job requires a person who is both creative and results-orientated. Concern for the consequences of action and alertness to quality and standards are key aspects of this job, and therefore emphasis is placed upon achieving results logically and factually.