The posting
The successful candidate is expected to regularly inspect vessels, identify maintenance requirements, follow through repairs and ensure vessels are safe, seaworthy and ready for operation
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular onboard vessel inspections, particularly after each voyage, and identify defects or maintenance requirements.
- Plan, coordinate and follow up vessel repairs, preventive maintenance and procurement until completion.
- Ensure towing, anchoring, machinery, navigation, fire-fighting, lifesaving and other safety-critical equipment are maintained in good working condition.
- Prepare vessels for Flag and Class inspections, and ensure findings are rectified and closed promptly.
- Coordinate with Class, surveyors, shipyards, contractors and vendors for surveys, repairs and dry docking.
- Prepare docking specifications, obtain repair quotations, supervise docking works and review completed works/costs.
- Work closely with Masters, Chief Engineers and crew to ensure proper onboard maintenance and provide technical guidance/troubleshooting.
- Support vessel operations including sailing readiness, voyage-related technical matters, bunker monitoring and incident follow-up.
- Manage and follow up technical RFQs. Where an essential item is not approved, provide technical justification and escalate where necessary.
- Maintain proper vessel maintenance, repair and inspection records and provide timely updates to Management.
Requirements
· Diploma/Degree or relevant marine qualification with experience in vessel technical management, ship repair or marine engineering.
· Candidates with sailing experience as Chief Engineer / Marine Engineer or previous experience as Fleet/Technical Superintendent will be preferred.
· Experience with tugboats, barges, workboats or offshore vessels would be an advantage.
· Candidate should be familiar with vessel machinery, maintenance, dry docking, flag and Class requirements.
· Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is hands-on, responsible and strong in follow-up — able to inspect the vessel personally, identify issues, work with the crew and contractors, and see matters through to proper closure.
· Must be able to communicate in Indonesia Malay with crew's member.



