Are you an experienced Chief Engineer with 1-2 years of shore based experience looking to work for a leading global conglomerate in the dry containerised segment in their growing offices in Mumbai

This is a great opportunity to be part of a well reputed and established set up with strong growth potential.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Please note than only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Vessel Manager, Mumbai