Technical Superintendent, Cement

**Job Summary**:
We have an immediate opening for a Technical Superintendent in our Cement & Tankers Fleet. The successful incumbent will manage the day-to-day technical operations in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as government regulations and customer expectations. These responsibilities include personal and operational safety and environmental protection.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As the frontline management representative for the vessels assigned to them, the key responsibilities of the Technical Superintendent are as follows:
**Vessel Operations**
- Provides direct support to vessels.
- Maintains the safe and efficient operation of all engineering related functions.
- Conducts vessel visits and inspections, ensuring vessels are maintained and comply with all relevant standards, and attends vessel for any major breakdown.
- Monitors vessel efficiency and environmental performance.
- Ensure that established KPIs are being maintained.
- Continuous operation of assigned vessels, eliminating downtime due to breakdown
- Projects and any other key responsibilities as required by the Senior Superintendent, Technical Operations.

**Maintenance**
- Oversees maintenance and repair of vessels.
- Monitors Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for execution of work.
- Monitors and develops layup work specifications using ShipNet Layup Planner.
- Reviews all Ship Out of Service (SOS) forms submitted by their assigned vessels and ensures that all SOS events are reported promptly.
- Prepares and supervises dry-docking and related surveys and inspections
- Arranges and manages the work of shore side contractors

**Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Regulatory**
- Liaises with external authorities including flag, class and port state regulatory bodies
- Reviews the Shipboard Safety Management Committee meeting minutes
- Lead or be a team member in carrying out internal audits on any Company vessel
- Lead or be a team member in the investigation of any occurrence, accident or incident investigation.

**Budgetary Control**
- Prepares, monitors and controls budget for assigned vessels
- Provides input to Fleet Plan
- Coordinates efforts with both the Logistics and Purchasing departments to ensure the required supplies/equipment is delivered to the ship in the most efficient way possible

**People Management**
- Works with the Fleet Personnel department for the purposes of scheduling Chief Engineers and engineering officers and ensures assignments meet regulatory and company standards in terms of certification and experience
- Input into vessel crewing and training requirements
- Completes Performance Appraisals for Master’s and Chief Engineer’s.

**Collaboration**
- Liaises with the Sales & Traffic department to identify customer service requirements
- Collaborates with both the Logistics and Purchasing departments to ensure the required supplies/equipment is delivered to the ship in the most efficient way possible
- Reviews the Shipboard Safety Management Committee Meeting minutes
- Participates as a member of Marine Emergency Response and the after-hours hotline.
- Any other duties or requirements as directed by the Senior Superintendent, Technical Operations.

**Skills, Abilities and Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in Maritime Studies, with a preference in Marine Engineering
- Class One certificate of competency preferred
- Tanker vessel experience essential, a Specialized Oil & Chemical tanker endorsement is preferred and would be an asset. Minimum 3 years’ experience with responsibilities consistent with this position
- A proven track record of success in technical and managerial positions with relevant maritime organizations
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system is a definite asset.
- Sound knowledge of quality and regulatory disciplines (ISM/ISO), OCIMF regulations as well as the ability to carry out investigations and analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organization, planning and prioritization skills.
- Sound judgement, ability to balance business needs with the role of the employee advocate. A creative, enquiring and logical mind
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and drawings
- Ability to lead and motivate groups and individuals
- Strong project management skills
- High degree of creativity and initiative exhibiting strong troubleshooting skills
- Valid passport and driver’s license
- No travel restrictions

**How to Apply**: