Welcome to LHH Israel Network

We are looking for a Ships' Superintendent that will handle the following:

• Coordination of all operations and/or technical matters in line with the Company’s policies, maritime rules and regulations and industry standards.
• Instructing, coordinating and monitoring works/repairs.
• Implementing machinery and hull performance monitoring in the context of long-term vessels’ operational costs savings.
• Dealing with any damage repairs preserving vessels commercial competence and originating long-term corrective/preventive actions in order to avoid reoccurrence. Monitoring all technical problems, major defects and follow up, until corrective action is verified.
• Co-operating with the Operations department to achieve the optimum vessels’ performance consistent with their commercial obligations.
• The timely correction/rectification of any outstanding items related to the SMS.
• Ensuring the proper management of spare parts and deck/engine stores and assisting in the control of the vessels’ budgets.
• Controlling and monitoring the lube-oil and bunker quality and consumption.
• Monitoring all aspects/performance of assigned vessels’ operation including safety and environmental protection, etc. to ensure that these are carried out in compliance with the Company’s requirements for a flawless, efficient, and competitive and customer focused operation and prevailing International and Flag State legislation. Initiating corrective actions when such performance does not meet with the Company’s standards.
• Keeping records of the functioning and condition of all instruments and equipment onboard.
• Checking the logbooks, the Oil Record Books, etc. and ensuring that contingency plans and other manuals are updated

Technical

• Effective implementation of preventive maintenance of hull, main machinery, deck machinery, electrical equipment, etc, as described in the PMS and set by the Class/Flag State requirements.
• Monitoring the Class and Flag State requirements and planning/supervising the required surveys. Ensuring that the certification of assigned vessels is maintained in accordance with the relevant Class and Flag State requirements.
• Keeping abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
• Attending and sailing with vessels to solve operational problems onboard.
• Inspecting assigned vessels, monitoring their condition and preparing condition/attendance reports, including any comments on cargo operation, maintenance, crew performance, etc. -
• Analyzing the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and following-up all reports of vessels’ condition and performance. –
• Issuing maintenance instructions (job orders) following vessels’ inspections. –
• Assisting the shipboard personnel to eliminate problems and/or malfunctions.-
• Developing efficient repair methods and evaluating/selecting, in cooperation with the General Manager, quality sub-contractors.
• Attending repairs and Dry Dockings:
• Preparing and formulating repair specifications, taking into account the requirements of Class Society, Owners’ and Company’s standards, PMS reports, deck, tank/hold and machinery condition reports, defect reports, the Master’s and C/E’s reports and National, Port State and International legislation.
• Evaluating repair quotations, selecting repair Companies and location of the repairs, based on the “best quality of works” / “cost” relation, taking into account the vessels’ itinerary and Charter Party obligations.
• Implementing the specifications and repairs effectively and efficiently to the Owners’ favor in a timely manner, avoiding any delays to the vessels’ commercial schedules.
• Planning vessels’ equipment maintenance as allowed by the vessel’s itinerary and schedule and in accordance with the SMS procedures.
• Monitoring and processing the Planned Maintenance System for life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.

· Attending delivery of new acquisitions.

Health, Quality, Safety and Environmental protection Management

• The promotion of the SMS Policy and culture on board vessels.
• Demonstrating his commitment to safety and environmental excellence, by his behavior.
• Reporting to the DPA on matters that deviate from the SMS procedures.
• Suggesting to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the SMS.
• Ensuring that the working conditions onboard are safe.
• Performing internal audits.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and serious near misses.
• Reviewing all reports of non-conformities, incidents or near misses received by the vessels assigned to him and following up the implementation and verification of corrective/preventive actions process inclusive their effectiveness.
• Participating in the Emergency Response Team, as delegated by the COO.

Purchase

• Processing all spare parts requisitions received from vessels and monitoring the efficient and timely supply of all spares required for the proper maintenance and safe operation of the vessels.
• Ensuring that the purchase orders for engine spares/stores are reviewed for accuracy and propose to the Purchasing Manager the suppliers to be contacted

• Proof of serving as Chief Engineer for at least 3 years of sea service
• Knowledge of computer applications for the marine industry (Purchasing software, Planed Maintenance AMOS)
• Comprehensive knowledge in Office programs
• Fluent technical English, on the level of correspondence, conversations and negotiation
• Willingness to work in non-conventional hours