Technical Compliance Specialist

Location Country India

Work Location Chennai

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

To provide consistent support to Ship Management colleagues in monitoring and compliance with our technical processes on managed vessels, therefore ensuring the highest standards fabric condition and reliability are

maintained.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

Safety

Safety is our priority, and the Technical Compliance Specialist has the responsibility of ensuring managed vessels are being maintained to Company requirements, including the management of Critical Defects and Planned Maintenance adherence.

Customer

The Technical Compliance Specialist shall ensure Customers of the Operations Centre fully benefit from the operational performance of their vessels.

Ownership

Overall accountability for the vessel’s safety management remains with the ISM DoC holding office.

Audits / Inspections

The Technical Compliance Specialist shall monitor planning and progress of inspections of managed vessels, highlighting to the ship management team where action is required. This includes the monitoring of outstanding and overdue findings.

Monitor

Monitor the compliance readiness of allocated vessels in defect and deficiency management, PMS adherence, technical reports, preventative maintenance, and sampling, and vessel certification. Any compliance gaps shall be highlighted to the process owner for action.

Report issues

Keep all internal stakeholders updated on statutory defects and other issues which may be detriment to the vessel’s performance under port state control inspection. Ensure that any issues are escalated to the Ship Manager team and to the HSSEQ Manager / DPA promptly.

Reporting

To be an advocate of ShipSure and ensure it is properly utilised within the Operations Centre, Ship Management offices and onboard.

Risk Management

Utilise Operational Risk Analysers, Technical Dashboards, Sentinel, and other Shipsure compliance tools to prioritise vessels for Ops Centre support.Maintain records of support actions taken, including action items for follow up by the ship management office.

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

Minimum qualification of Class 2 (Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer) certificate of competency and seagoing experience pursuant to the STCW, with not less than three years’ experience as a senior shipboard officer and five years of relevant ship type experience,

or

Practical experience in ship management operations in a shipping company with relevant ship type experience.

Personal Skills

• Good communication (oral and written) skills
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels.