Responsibilities:
- Report to the Fleet Manager and support the effective implementation of the Company’s Fleet Management System for assigned tanker vessels.
- Ensure all assigned vessels maintain valid statutory, class, flag state, vetting, and trading certifications.
- Ensure vessels are manned in compliance with Safe Manning requirements, STCW regulations, flag state, OCIMF, and tanker industry standards.
- Liaise with Masters and Chief Engineers to plan and execute preventive and long-term maintenance programs.
- Monitor vessel maintenance schedules, inspections, testing activities, and ensure timely completion of PMS and critical equipment maintenance.
- Review and approve technical requisitions, including spares, stores, and repair requirements for tanker operations and cargo systems.
- Monitor vessel performance, including fuel consumption, cargo operation efficiency, machinery reliability, and off-hire prevention.
- Review analysis reports for fuel oil, lube oil, cargo equipment, and machinery, ensuring prompt corrective actions are taken.
- Prepare and monitor vessel operating budgets and expenses, recommending cost-control measures where required.
- Ensure timely submission and review of technical, operational, and tanker-related reports.
- Prepare quarterly reports covering vessel condition, certification status, crew matters, dry docking progress, budget performance, and class status.
- Prepare dry-docking specifications, evaluate shipyard quotations, and coordinate docking projects for tanker vessels.
- Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and audits in line with company procedures and tanker industry requirements.
- Support SIRE/CDI vetting inspections, PSC inspections, internal audits, and oil major compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, MARPOL, SOLAS, and tanker safety standards.
- Review charter party requirements related to tanker operations, cargo handling, voyage instructions, and performance warranties.
- Handle technical incidents, cargo claims, insurance matters, sea protests, and emergency response activities when required.
- Coordinate pre-arrival requirements, ballast water reporting, cargo readiness, and port documentation with vessels and authorities.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Fleet Manager.
- Approve spares, stores, repairs, and emergency purchases for assigned vessels within authorised limits.
- Recommend crew promotion, transfer, and repatriation matters.
- Review and approve repair and dry-docking invoices upon management approval.
- Conduct performance appraisals for senior ship staff and provide recommendations to the Fleet Manager.
- Undertake additional responsibilities delegated by management.
Qualifications
- Possess Chief Engineer Class 1 / Motor Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC)
- Minimum 2 years of sailing experience on tanker vessels, preferably Oil, Chemical, LNG, or LPG tankers
- Prior experience as a Technical Superintendent or in tanker vessel management is advantageous
- Strong technical knowledge of tanker operations, dry docking, planned maintenance systems (PMS), and vessel maintenance
- Familiar with SIRE/CDI inspections, OCIMF standards, and tanker vetting requirements
- Good understanding of ISM, ISPS, MLC, MARPOL, and SOLAS regulations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and budget management capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with vessel crew, shipowners, managers, and external parties
- Proficient in PMS and ship management software systems
- Willing to travel for vessel inspections, audits, and dry-docking assignments when required
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially. By submitting your application, you agree to the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of your personal information to prospective employers.
Wecruit Pte Ltd
EA License No: 20C0270
EA Personnel: Nyon Hock Sen (Aden)
EA Personnel Reg No: R24124070