Vessel Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Understand the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy and the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). In keeping with this and other compliance policies

Report any environmental noncompliance and / or concern to the manager or members either of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines

Guide, advise, and monitor vessel operations; also assists crew performing vessel maintenance

Research technical information related to equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, improvements, upgrades or modifications for the reliable long-term performance of the vessels

Prepare for scheduled dry dockings, surveys, and repairs on assigned ships, and arranges and manages supply of spares, stores, and services to vessels before scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs

Manage vessels in full compliance with local and international rules and regulations; and with company’s Safety Management System (SMS)

Analyse ships’ performance and relays this information to the onboard master and chief engineer; ensures compliance with current charterparty terms of employment and other commercial concerns

Ensure compliance with all necessary operational certification and survey requirements applicable to assigned vessels

Visit vessels port; may sail with Company's ships to reasonably ascertain that they are operated in a safe, reliable and economical way

Monitor function and performance during ship visits and initiates effective problem solving of on-board issues, including technical, quality assurance, health and safety, commercial or personnel issues

Takes ownership of on-board issues and follows them through to resolution

Prepare budgets in the required detail for the yearly operation of assigned ships, scheduled dry dockings, surveys, repairs and ad-hoc modifications and repairs within required timelines.

Monitor expenses of assigned vessels and submits monthly variance reporting and tracks against budget

Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures

Communicates expectations to direct reports; manages performance and provides leadership and support to team members

Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Degree in marine engineering or equivalent

Must have at least one year of experience as a technical superintendent in a company managing handy-max sized (or larger) vessels engaged in international trading and must have a minimum of one full year in rank as a chief engineer or have completed three contracts as a chief engineer

English language skills, both verbal and written, must be effective and suitable for a multi-cultural working environment

Strong technical knowledge

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Class 1 marine engineer certificate

Demonstrates commitment to Company's’s Maritime Resource Management values

Previous experience with new-builds and dry-dockings preferred

Regular international travel is required and may be on short notice

Must have mobility to conduct vessel inspections

Will be required to carry a mobile device and check regularly outside of office hours

Must maintain a home internet connection for work outside of office hours