Group Technical Manager in Aberdeen

DEPARTMENT: Technical

DIVISION: North Star Shipping

LOCATION: Aberdeen

HOURS: 37.5 (+ weekend rota)

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Group Technical Manager has the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the safe, efficient and cost-effective performance of all ships assigned, owned and operated by North Star. They advise and update the Chief Technology Officer on the ship's operations and monitor the budget and expenditure of the ship closely. They also manage the ship's maintenance to ensure its seaworthiness and continued compliance to regulatory requirements.

Responsible for North Star Rescue Services, the allocation of resource and the availability of inventory (in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager).

The Group Technical Manager monitors adherence to the organisations Management System and its risk management procedures, develops a framework to manage risk in the organisation, and oversees the implementation of workflow improvements that may enhance Service Delivery. They ensure close out of all vetting, audit and investigation observations to prevent recurrences. They have a good understanding of technical and operational matters and possess good analytical, problem solving, time management, project management and decision-making skills.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer of North Star Shipping.

Key Relationships:

• Assistant Technical Managers
• Technical Superintendents
• Supply Chain Manager
• Head of Special Projects
• Crewing
• QHSE Manager
• Finance Manager
• IT Manager
• Group Vessel Performance Manager
• 3rd party SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)
• Other Managers and Executive Team members as found necessary

KEY WORK AREAS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ensuring all vessel equipment, systems and structures comply with the relevant requirements of SOLAS, IMO, Class & Flag Administrations regulations and guidelines, including environmental legislation.
• Ensuring that the Technical Department is functioning as planned on a day-to-day basis, and that any individual absence is covered (if necessary, by oneself). The objective being to provide continuity of support to ship's staff and other departments within the company.
• Liaising with Classification societies, Port State and Flag State with regards to any new requirements or perceived problems.
• Assisting and supporting Vessel Superintendents to achieve their objectives, in terms of keeping vessels up to standard, in 'Class', with the maximum availability and within agreed budgets.
• Monitoring the performance of vessel's Engineering Officers and Assistants and taking prompt and necessary action when unacceptable practices or behaviours have been brought to attention.
• Holding regular meetings with the Technical Superintendents and Chief Technology Officer to discuss budgets, projects and other issues.
• Undertaking ship visits on board all vessels on a regular basis.
• Reviewing and assessing the performance of relevant technical staff in respect of annual performance bonus and annual staff appraisals as required.
• Deputizing as necessary in the absence of the Chief Technology Officer.
• Providing out-of-hours service, as and when required.
• Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Actively promoting inter-departmental communications.
• Participating within Emergency Response Team when required.
• Analysing budget and expenditure reports.
• Checking status of pending defects, inspection findings and audit findings, ensuring prompt close out of all.
• Evaluating effectiveness of technical administration systems and strategies to monitor compliance.
• Formulating budgets for ships and overseeing costs.
• Implementing strategies to maintain and monitor certification of ships.
• Monitoring results of all vetting inspections.
• Overseeing execution of repairs.
• Overseeing implementation of workflow improvements to improve efficiency.
• Preparing ship condition reports for management.
• Reviewing purchasing performance to identify shortcomings.
• Reviewing the utilization of resources.
• Setting goals and expectations, and directing reports with organisations competence and performance management objectives.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Daily contact with fellow employees and management, liaising with crew members on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

Managerial experience in the offshore support vessel sector required. Preferably qualified to Chief Engineer Unlimited standard (or a recognized equivalent). Good working knowledge of electronic Planned Maintenance Systems and Purchasing systems is essential.

PERSONAL QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team player
• Strong managerial skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Mature, professional approach to work
• Patience in order to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong professional skills