Port Engineer

About the Role Port Engineer to ensure the full technical readiness and optimum performance of our vessels, meeting service commitments while operating within necessary commercial and regulatory constraints. You will work with SBUs and departments across the Group to keep vessels safe, seaworthy and compliant with Classification Society and Flag State requirements. What You'll Do

• Coordinating and controlling the supply of spare parts and necessary vessel equipment.
• Providing guidance and solutions to technical issues to ensure full technical readiness and optimum vessel performance in meeting service commitments.
• Providing a leading role and technical expertise in the event of an emergency response situation.
• Promoting safety and safe working practices as an operational necessity.
• Providing effective communication across all levels within the company to inform of significant operational/technical issues that impact vessel availability.
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring maintenance programmes and dry-docking.
• Keeping proper operational records.
• Inspecting regularly the vessels regarding compliance with Safety, Environmental Protection and Hygiene as per International Safety Management Code requirements.
• Assisting the crew during cases of trouble-shooting.
• Being constantly aware of the situation of the vessels, the maintenance status and the repairs needs of the vessels on a short, medium and long term basis.
• Developing the annual technical department budget.
• Arranging for closure of deficiencies found in vetting, PSC Inspections, Charterers inspections, P&I Club surveys, etc. What We're Looking For
• A degree from a Nautical Institution (Certificate of Competency STCW Regulation III/2). M.Sc. is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years seagoing experience as an engineering officer with a minimum of 2 in the rank of chief engineer on tankers.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Port Engineer in a shipping company or classification society.
• Good decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, work and deal with people from multiethnic background.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and good organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to work outside office hours.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Language proficiency and good communication skills both written and verbal. Nice to Have
• M.Sc. is an added advantage.