LNG Technical Superintendent Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement - Greece

LNG Technical Superintendent

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement - Greece

Job Description

Monitors and controls the smooth operation of all vessels assigned and handles the provision of the required technical support and maintenance, in order to achieve the desired levels of operational performance

• Reviews and is up-to-date with the developments in the maritime maintenance trends and changes, in order to identify and propose improvements and technical solutions on client issues.
• Monitors the effective operation of the equipment and machineries of the assigned vessels, identifying and reporting potential discrepancies from operational standards, proposing and upon approval implementing solutions that will enhance the efficiency, performance and safety of the vessels.
• Implements the provided maintenance plan for the assigned vessels and cooperates with the Onboard Management Team to develop the actual maintenance arrangements, in order to comply with Group’s standards with minimum affect on the ships’ operation.
• Co-ordinates and attends, whenever required, maintenance activities, including dry-docking, of the assigned vessels and monitors that quality repair work is carried out according to plan and approved budget, providing support and guidance for the handling of equipment breakdown and malfunctioning, in order to support the on-time and cost effective repair of the vessel.
• Develops and provides to BSM and clients the required reports and documents concerning vessels’ technical developments, maintenance activities, repair progress and current operational status of the assigned vessels, in order to provide thorough information to both SDC and clients concerning the operational readiness of each assigned vessel.
• Provides requests for quotation to the Fleet Manager according to the needs of each vessel, and monitors that all required spare parts or services are accurately and timely provided to vessels, in order to enhance their effective operation.
• Performs scheduled and ad-hoc visits to the assigned vessels, in order to monitor their performance and verify the overall compliance of the vessel with company’s processes, procedures and standards. Implements all corrective actions, as derived from the inspections, so as to support the operational efficiency and quality of company’s provided services.
• Supports the accurate execution of department’s budget, identifies and reports cost saving opportunities and proposes corrective actions in case of deviations, in order to ensure compliance with set targets.

Desired Skills & Experience

Education & Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Marine Engineering or equivalent
• Chief Engineer’s qualification

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years sailing experience as Chief Engineer on LNG vessels ( 3 yrs actual sailing experience) OR/and
• At least 2-3 years of shore experience as a Gas tanker technical superintendent with a ship management/owning company

Company Description

Our major clients are active players in the global shipping industry and in order to offer them a first-class service wherever their vessels and assets are located, at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement we have steadily increased our own global network of Service Delivery Centres, Port Agents and local offices to provide expert service competence on demand - worldwide.

Our specialists' years of shipping-sector experience both onboard and onshore, backed up by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's rigorous ongoing training and best practice exchange networks, means you can count on us to deliver the very best advice on your specific issue in the shortest possible time.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement offers a highly comprehensive range of services. In addition to our traditional core services of

- Corporate Management
- Crew Management
- Technical Management

We also provide a wide range of additional and value-added services, individually tailored to your specific needs:

- Chartering Services
- Insurance Services
- Maritime and Corporate Travel Services
- Maritime Catering Services
- Technical Consultancy and Newbuilding and Conversion Supervision
- Port Agencies
- Radio Accounting Services
- Liquefied Gas Consultancy