Company Brief
House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.
Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber on behalf of our client, a leading global container liner company, for the position of Assistant - Technical.
This position is an on-site position for Mumbai.
Background and experience:
- 4 years of experience in the marine industry, preferably as:
- Technical capacity in the marine field
- Familiarity with maritime regulations, technical ship operations, and purchasing processes.
- Working knowledge of planned maintenance systems (PMS), certification standards, and marine repair cycles.
- Good sense of responsibility and self-motivation
- Good command of the English language
- Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.
Job purpose:
The Assistant Technical supports the Technical department in managing the day-to-day technical operations of assigned vessels. This includes monitoring vessel performance, supporting planned maintenance, contributing to repair/drydocking planning, and ensuring compliance with the Company's Safety Management System and maritime regulations. The role serves as a learning and support function, preparing the incumbent for more senior technical management roles.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Technical Support & Compliance
- Monitor the technical and operational performance of assigned vessels.
- Be adequately conversant with the Company's Safety Management System (SMS) and actively participate in its implementation.
- Follow up on shipboard quality assurance system requirements as directed by the Manager - Technical and Marine.
- The Assistant Technical Superintendent is working directly under the Technical Fleet Manager's supervision. The Assistant Technical Superintendent is accountable to the Technical Fleet Manager and/or to an allocated Technical personnel.
- Contribute to the development and revision of technical procedures and manuals.
Repair and Maintenance Support
- Assist Technical Superintendents in planning repairs, dry-docking, and surveys.
- Track pending maintenance jobs and ensure timely communication with vessel crews.
- Support collection and analysis of maintenance data and downtime reports.
Insurance, Claims & Certification
- Assist in follow-up of insurance and claim-related matters in coordination with the relevant Technical Superintendent.
- Support documentation and recordkeeping for certification and statutory compliance.
Cost Control & Procurement
- Support purchasing activities by tracking requisitions, comparing vendor offers, and preparing cost estimates.
- Assist in maintaining budget logs and cost control reports for technical expenditures.
Shipboard Support & Safety
- Provide operational support to shipboard teams regarding technical issues, spare part follow-up, or regulatory updates.
- Promote onboard safety awareness, environmental compliance, and energy efficiency efforts
Education requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent
