Fleet Superintendent

Location Country: United Arab Emirates

Work Location: Dubai

Who are V: As a global leader in ship management and marine services, V. adds value to a vessel's operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. provides every client with the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, along with supporting management and commercial services, V. has unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job:
To ensure Technical policies and procedures are consistently applied across assigned vessels. Be the Primary Responsible & Accountable person for the assigned vessels. Manage the vessels to the highest Safety Standards in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and in accordance with V.Ships VMS, ensuring flawless service delivery to customers. Trust the fleet cell team to support throughout all fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks:
Safety:
Safety is our first priority, and the Fleet Superintendent has, in cooperation with the Fleet Manager, the authority and accountability for taking necessary decisions that ensure constant safe operation, ensuring that everybody comes home safe and that we protect the environment.

Customer:
Our Customers are our second priority after safety. The Fleet Superintendent is responsible for delivering technical management service to the Customer. The position serves as the link between the Customer and the ship, ensuring that the Customer fully benefits from the operational performance of the ship.

Ownership:
Own the operation of the vessels, managing them to the highest safety standards, effectively and efficiently in the provision of management services required under the Management Agreement and VMS. Plan, control, and execute all activities connected with maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, conversion, or modification of assigned vessels in line with Flag, Class, and Statutory Requirements.

Leadership:
Authorize the selection process of Senior Officers for assigned vessels, build and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with senior ship colleagues to influence the development of a strong safety culture. Conduct Senior Officer Performance Appraisals in accordance with VMS procedures and play an active role in their personal development.

PMS:
Responsible for PMS, ensuring that job descriptions and maintenance intervals assigned to all machinery are as per makers manual, and that repairs history/spares consumed are correctly recorded in ShipSure for future reference and insurance claims/audits.

Client:
Serve as the first contact point for the assigned vessels and liaise with respective Clients. Provide timely & accurate reports to Clients regarding the management, expenditure & condition of the Vessel as per the SMA and as agreed with the Clients.

Monitor:
Monitor vessel performance trends including speed, fuel, and lubricating oil consumptions, and implement timely remedial actions where these are outside agreed or expected parameters. Monitor energy consumption on board the ships, ensuring that the vessels are operated most economically at all times.

Report Issues:
Ensure that any issues affecting, or potentially affecting, the safety, environmental or operational performance of assigned vessels are reported in time.

Planning:
Plan Dry Dock, Vacation, Ships inspections, and other absences with your Fleet Manager to ensure consistent service to your Customers. Prepare visitation plans to gain thorough knowledge of the assigned vessels and safety culture onboard.

Quality:
In conjunction with the Shipboard team and the Marine Superintendent, prepare vessels for inspection/audit by PSC, Flag, Oil Major, and similar bodies. Promptly report deficiencies which can adversely affect the commercial operation of the ship to your line manager. Ensure all third-party inspections are passed and that observations match individual KPI.

Reporting:
Be an advocate of ShipSure and ensure it is properly utilized within the fleet cell. Support and assist colleagues where required and provide constructive feedback to aid continuous improvement of the system.

Finance:
Work with relevant members of the Fleet Cell and Vessel to coordinate all information required for the preparation of the vessels running cost budget. Maintain strict control of all aspects of vessel expenditure. No out of budget spending without prior consent of the Client.

Day to Day:
Discuss with Ships Command the work plan, running costs, spares and stores situation, and other issues of concern and report/correct on the same.

What can I expect in return:
V. Group can offer you a market-leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This is a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential:

• Recognised Engineering or Naval Architecture qualification and/or relevant experience at sea.
• Good communication (oral and written) and English language skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• An ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems.

• 2 Years experience as a senior shipboard officer on relevant ship type.
• Previous experience as a Fleet Superintendent in a Technical Department, or previous experience in a Senior Engineering/Naval Architecture position in the Marine Industry.
• Member of IMarEST and Engineering Council registration or other equivalent recognised professional registration.
• Basic financial understanding and some experience in administering budgets.