Technical Superintendent - SEACOR Holdings Inc.
Tampa, FL 33601
About the Job
Position Title : Technical Superintendent
Reports To: Technical Director
Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required
Location: Tampa, FL on site (no remote)
Position Supervised
Ship staff and contractors as required
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience.
Experience: Twelve years of combined experience sailing on ocean going vessels as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role. Previous shoreside experience in a similar role preferred.
Languages: English
Traits: Ability to travel as necessary for projects, ability to work well with others, self-starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, well organized. Technical asset management. Analytical, problem-solving, time management, project management, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of technical operations for the vessel types managed. Knowledge of propulsion plant onboard vessels managed.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills/Software: Working experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook
Education: Maritime Academy. USCG, Unlimited Second Engineer's license or greater
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring compliance with Class and Statutory and Company regulations while protecting asset value.
- Provide day-to-day day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels. Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow-up action.
- Management of vessel Repair and maintenance budgets and operating expenditures in coordination with the relevant Marine Superintendents and Operations teams
- Responsible for the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels, including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties, and modifications.
- Promotes a professional relationship with the officers and crew. Set clear goals and expectations and coach and develop Chief Engineers in line with Competence and Performance Management objectives. Participate in interviews and make recommendations regarding new hires and promotions.
- Act as the primary contact for technical coordination for assigned vessels
- Carry out regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with Fairwater Operating Standards and provide Vessel Condition reports.
- Monitor and ensure maintenance software (NS) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed.
- Remain abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit results.
- Focal point for port states, Class, terminals, USCG, etc. Assist and participate in Incident investigations.
- Manage technical files, including service reports, machinery history, and regulatory-required documentation
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.