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Location

Hamburg | Germany

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Job description

Assistant Technical Superintendent ( m/f/d) -Cruise Vessel

• Legal Employer Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG
• City Hamburg
• Province Hamburg
• Country Germany
• Postal Code 20459

Job Description

BSM Cruise Services is the cruise services business unit of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

At BSM Cruise Services, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of different nationalities, talents, and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to be creative and to innovate, while we operate with greatest respect to the well-being of our staff, passengers and vessels.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options? Then join the BSM family! We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Job Objective:

Monitors and controls the safe and cost efficient technical operation of all assigned vessels using the available resources, within the defined parameters of cost, commercial viability and operational excellence in line with Owners expectations. Ensure environmental compliance policies are upheld.

Key Accountabilities:

• Reviews and is up-to-date with the developments in the maritime industry, in order to identify and propose relevant improvements and advanced technical solutions to owner, Fleet Manager/Director. Assists in the monitoring of the safe and efficient operation of the SMC Technical and marine operations. Proactively uses the company developed software systems and IT platforms.
• Understands the contractual agreements with customers to be able to deliver the same with regards to the services for each assigned vessel, in a safe and cost efficient manner.
• Monitors the effective operation of the equipment and machinery of the assigned vessels, identifying potential discrepancies from operational standards and proposes and/or implements solutions that will enhance the efficiency, performance and safety of the vessels.
• Participates in the development of the maintenance and repairs plan for the assigned vessels and monitors its accurate execution in order to identify compliance of operations according to time schedule, quality of deliverables and budget.
• Projects the requirements in maintenance and repairs activities, spare parts and technical training of the assigned vessels in order to provide valuable information for the development of the budget and maintenance plan of the vessels. Upon approval, follows-up its accurate execution, identifying, reporting and providing solutions in potential discrepancies.
• Monitors all vessels trading certificates to ensure compliance with existing maritime legislation, safety regulations and operational standard requirements of all regulatory bodies.
• Oversee s an d monitor s th e overal l technica l operatio n o f th e assigne d vessels , ensure s th e timel y an d accurate completio n o f dry-dockin g an d o f othe r relevan t shipboar d maintenanc e an d repai r activities , i n orde r t o suppor t the operational effectiveness of vessels and increase customer’s satisfaction and commitment.
• Monitors and assesses the requisition requests received from the vessels. The approved requisition requests are processed by the Central Purchasing Team or the Technical Officers, as appropriate, for obtaining quotations. Evaluates the quotations/bids received and gives the approval to proceed with the placing of the order and ensures the timely supply of all required spare parts & stores to vessels. Is responsible to ensure that prior approving Purchase Orders the cash position of the vessel/owner is reviewed and status permits the placing of the Purchase Order. Obtains the Fleet Managers approval for order that need such approval as per guidelines from the CFO Manual. Ensures that the quality, quantity and compliance matrix of the provided spares, stores/consumables is according to established standards as laid out in BSM’s Procurement Procedures.
• Manages all vessel visits, audits and inspections effectively right from planning to implementation and follow up with the aim of supporting and enhancing the operational efficiency of the fleet. Ensures that vessel visit reports are made timely, are accurate and submitted to the owner, Fleet Director and/or MD to allow a detailed analysis of the broad and specific issues affecting vessel operations and the plan for proposed corrective actions.
• Liaises with LPSQ department in order to obtain the necessary information that will secure the alignment of all technical requirements and standards of the fleet assigned with Company’s LPSQ policy as well as with relevant legislation, contributing towards environmental protection and enhancement of company’s image. Liaises also with the FP Manager on issues of concern or potential loss caused by human factors, such as inadequate attitude, leadership or situational awareness.
• Supports the accurate execution of department’s budget, identifies and reports cost saving opportunities and proposes corrective actions in case of deviations, in order to ensure compliance with set targets.
• Reviews the performance appraisals developed for senior officers on board, provides feedback and proposes amendments so as to safeguard the fair evaluation and support their proper career development.
• Coordinates, coaches and motivates his team, through the appropriate training, development, management of performance and salary progression to ensure that staff have the appropriate knowledge, skills and support that will help them perform effectively and contribute to the achievement of the department’s desired short and long-term objectives.
• Ensures implementation of the OHSE management system on board with regards to compliance, encouragin g feedback , providin g resources , eliminatin g non-conformities , participatin g i n root cause investigations etc.
  

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent or
• 1 year of sailing experience as Senior Officer on Cruise vessels or similar
• 1 year of shore experience as a trainee/ assistant or technical superintendent with a ship management/owning company.
  

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong knowledge of vessels’ technical requirements and voyage regulations
• Advanced knowledge of the local and regional market of technical subcontractors
• Team work and cooperation
• Very good organisational skills
• Fluency in English
• PC literacy
  

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits-catalogue:

• Contribution to our Canteen
  
• Free Ticket for the local public transport
  
• Internet Fee
  
• Bike Leasing (JobRad)
  
• Language Courses
  
• Fitness Contribution
  
• Urban Sports Club Membership
  

In addition, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement
  
• Annual leave days: 28-30 (depending on length of Service)
  
• Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies
  
• A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg
  

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