Job Summary
Effective and efficient Management of Marine Electrical Resources to carry out all electrical engineering functions within the Business. Provide support to the Vessel Superintendents, Technical Manager and Marine Manager.
To include but not limited to:
- Assists to ensure Marine/Safety/Engineering Department databases are in date and maintained.
- Assists with preparation of docking specification, reports as well as maintenance.
- Supervision of electrical work and testing during surveys, dockings, overhauls and other repairs and timely communication with operational management on emergent issues affecting scope and cost of repair tasks.
- Consult with Technical Manager and Marine Manager to plan maintenance schedules, labour requirements and work programs and ensure the regular maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Provide Marine Electrical Engineering technical advice to other departments within the business, and across the ports and fleet of Boluda Towage UK.
- Liaise with Port authorities, Consultants, Shipyards, Contractors and Suppliers as required.
- On a daily basis review and update HELM status of assigned vessels, for the relevant electrical tasks and defects.
- Coordinating with contractors and obtaining quotations for work deemed necessary on assigned vessels, following the appropriate approval processes for sign-off.
- Promoting and encouraging the Company’s safety and environmental policy.
- Attend scheduled Technical meetings in the office and contribute towards system and process reviews, to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensuring that electrical problems raised on-board our tugs in the fleet are promptly investigated and rectified in a safe and consistent manner.
- Verifying the vessels are compliant with relevant electrical legislation and requirements.
- With the ship’s engineer, partly responsible for the maintenance and updating of tasks on the ships HELM maintenance systems.
- Ensure delivery of appropriate feedback of task completion, outstanding work, condition of asset and additional work required.
- Conduct periodic inspection, testing of safety devices and megger testing of all marine assets.
- Provide direct line management support to one remote based electrical superintendent.
Required knowledge/experience
Education/certificates
- Secondary vocational education in relevant discipline
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in capacity of Ship’s electrician or EOOW or corresponding position (essential) Experience in shipbuilding/ship repair industry.
- Thorough understanding of Diesel engines & propulsion systems control and monitoring systems.
- Competent IT skills with a good understanding of Excel.
- Thorough knowledge and experience of Risk Assessments, safe working practices, permit to work systems and lock-out, tag-out processes, and willing to develop and assist with the implementation of those systems, if needed.
Other requirements
- A passion for all things marine & mechanical
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
- Communicate competently both orally and in writing with both internal and external customers and answer queries promptly and efficiently
- Well organised and focused
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Physical strength and stamina
- Flexible approach to working out of hours and weekend as and when work dictates
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Fleet Electrical Superintendent in Hessle employer: Boluda Towage
As a leading maritime organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where our employees can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a strong focus on safety and compliance, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. Located in a vibrant coastal area, we offer unique advantages such as proximity to the sea and a supportive community that enhances both personal and professional life.
