Together with our partners, at Columbia Group we have developed a comprehensive and integrated maritime, logistics, leisure, energy and off-shore services platform. Clients within these sectors are able to obtain modular, turn-key services of the highest quality and tailored for their specific needs. Harnessing the “can-do” and “project-led” approach of our People, together with state-of-the-art technology and optimisation systems, at Columbia Group we bring you, our partners, considerable added-value, synergies and dynamic energy.
As our team expanding, we are seeking to recruit a Technical Superintendent to join our team in Hamburg, Germany.
The Technical Superintendent shall fulfil the following requirements:
* A marine degree from a university, with a minimum of three 3 years experience onboard ships or in the shipping industry, or holding a Chiefs Engineer’s license with a minimum of two 2 years sea service as a Chief Engineer, or having been in a position of Technical Superintendent with another shipping company for a minimum of two years.
* Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
* Good command of the English language;
* Good knowledge of the marine industry and applicable Rules and Regulations;
* Good technical knowledge of the vessels assigned to him;
* Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.
The Technical Superintendent is responsible for:
* Ensuring the safe and economic operation of ships allocated to him;
* Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
* Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
* Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
* Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
* Monitoring compliance with the Company’s Management System relevant to the shipboard and departmental activities;
* Monitoring performance, technical and operational conditions of ships allocated to him;
* Ensuring prudent financial management;
* Arranging for repairs and dry dockings;
* Ensuring that the ships are fully certified according to international standards and requirements;
* Ensuring that the ships are appropriately manned;
* Preparing technical reports to owners in compliance with the management agreement;
* Encouraging and developing a strong safety culture and environmental & energy awareness on board ships assigned to him;
* Providing support to the shipboard management in respect of technical and operational matters.
The Technical Superintendent is accountable to the Technical Fleet Manager and the Commercial Manager.