Port Engineer

Svitzer is a towage company, which means we help our customers maneuver their
larger ships safely and timely in and out of port. You may have heard about
the large container ship stuck in the Suez Canal - our Svitzer tug boats in
the region played an active role in supporting the mission of freeing the
large container ship from its dire straits and we helped unlock the gridlock
that global trade was experiencing due to the incident. I look forward to
sharing more about what we do and our important role in keeping the world
supply of goods flowing.
In this role, you will get ample opportunity to lead and support our technical
team by providing cost-effective solutions but keeping in mind safety as a top
priority. I am passionate both about our team and the business and my style of
communication is open, collaborative and direct. I appreciate that you are
upright, structured and collaborative in your way of engaging with our team
across functions.
You will report directly to me and become part of the Svitzer Egypt Technical
Team and your peers and close co-workers are the technical superintendents /
port engineers in our operations covering Africa, Middle East and Asia.
We work flexibly, not because there is a policy telling us to, but because it
just makes good business and work/life sense and creates an engaging work
environment.
Some ad-hoc travel may be required once the world allows. This will be planned
flexibly and based on yours as well as the business specific needs.
Key responsibilities
* Overall on-site responsibility for the Technical maintenance of all vessels.
* To ensure the continuous maintenance of tugs, vessels and other marine equipment to minimize downtime.
* To arrange local supply contacts and arrangements to ensure continuity within the operating budget as locally agreed.
* To supervise maintenance programs for vessels and to provide dry dock specifications.
* To directly supervise sub-contractors working on the company's vessels and equipment on-site.
* To advise management promptly of any fault with or damages to the vessels or equipment.
* To maintain a continuous record of maintenance under an agreed program in a suitable planned maintenance system.
* Manage stock control system and a spares ordering procedure.
* To perform all required tasks in emergencies.
* Monitoring the ordering of lubes and engine room consumables - amount and quality.
* Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
* Act as training coordinator / facilitator when required.
* Coordinating between vessels and regional technical management.
* To Supervise and Maintain the enhanced computerized planned maintenance on company automated systems.
* Ensure that safety and health regulations are complied with daily.
* Pro- active participation in HMS
* Responsible for all required arrangements for docking, maintenance and repair budgets, and monitoring of expenditure, preparation of docking specifications and reports.
* Ensure onboard compliance with company policies in regards to planned maintenance, QA, ISM, Security and safe operation of the fleet.
* Participation and strict compliance with all Health, Safety, & Environment rules, regulations, company policies and processes when/where applicable, in particular with regard to the environment
* Prepare and control maintenance and repair budget of the marine units.
* Other duties as may be required by the Contract Manager and/or Country Manager.
Expected Competencies
* Class ‎1 Motor Certificate of Competency essential (STCW '‎95 CoC III/Class 1Chief Engineer).
* Good diagnostic skills
* Budget formulation, monitoring and cost management skills
* Effective communication skills, including negotiation and project management skills
* Excellent prioritization and time management skills with the ability to delegate tasks as required.
* Computer literacy in Word, Excel and MS Project.
* High level of awareness of HS&E management.
* Experience with and knowledge of, modern marine coating systems
* Must remain up to date with Industry advances, technology and legislation.
* ‎5 years minimum in the similar field. Similar operational experience,
* ideally within small vessel sector (towage and/or offshore)
* A commitment to and high degree of awareness of Quality and HS&E issues
* In-depth knowledge of the maritime industry
* Strong communication and people skills
* Resilient, pro-active, self-starter
* Have an ability to make decisions and prioritize
* Work well under pressure, and retain sense of humour.
Information about the Svitzer can be found at
www.Svitzer.com
. For further information about the position, please contact Contract Manager
- Svitzer SCA, Hossam Eid at
[email protected]
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to
recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms,
including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual
orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity
and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some
under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet
every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse
and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past
experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job
description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right
candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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