As a
Technical Officer at
BSM, you will be responsible for supporting the Technical Superintendent in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. This role plays a critical part in bridging ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor monthly vessel reports and follow up on analysis reports for lubricating oil, bunker, boiler, and cooling water, highlighting deviations for corrective action.
- Maintain vessel certification records and collate data for owners reports.
- Arrange services and repairs, including annual surveys and routine servicing of vessel equipment, and liaise with classification societies as required.
- Ensure service arrangements are carried out by approved vendors, issue purchase orders, and follow up on service delivery to avoid cost overruns.
- Coordinate port service planning and logistics for each vessel call.
- Utilize relevant systems to manage purchasing, certification, and voyage planning, providing feedback for system improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent qualification, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in the shipping industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and voyage regulations.
- Advanced understanding of the local and regional market for technical subcontractors.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in PC applications.
