Technical Assistant

Job Description

Our client is looking to recruit a Technical Assistant to support the Chief Technical Superintendent, providing services required for a portfolio of managed vessels.

Role Responsibility
– To act under the direction of the Chief Technical Superintendent to ensure that assigned duties are carried out accurately and on time
– Collating information for periodic reports for all technical ships i.e., Trading Ports, Consumptions, Speeds, P & I Claims, Delays / Deviations
– Compiling and forwarding to P&I Clubs/Owners (as applicable) the relevant documentation regarding all cases aboard technically managed ships
– Compiling and monitoring Ship Details records
– Monitoring damage claims and guarantee claims
– Data maintenance in the Cloud Fleet Manager
– Maintenance of the Technical Library.
– Distribution of Service Letters, Bulletins, and Fuel and Oil-Test reports etc. to the vessels
– Collating Product Data sheets for chemicals and other items used on board vessels
– Assist Technical/Marine Superintendents/Fleet Safety and Training Officer in compiling inspection reports
– Ensure, after review by the superintendent, that relevant documents are received such as drawings, manuals, and technical information and that these are properly stored and maintained.
– File correspondence received from ships and maintain all technical files.
– Checking monthly status of vessel’s class certificates, inform the superintendent about urgent matters, sending Class status information to the vessels
– Acting as Emergency Recorder in the event of emergency

Skills & Experience Required:
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Proficient in Microsoft Office
– Detail oriented
– The ability to work individually and within a team
– Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
– Shipping knowledge would be beneficial
– Able to take accountability and responsibility for own personal development
– Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels