Vessel Technical Superintendent Port Engineer

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Superintendent & Port Engineer to join our team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you be responsible for being the technical support of Fugro owned vessels within the assigned MEI region. You will support the business lines in technical matters e.g. during the chartering of 3rd party vessels & for USV operations. You will ensure the regional availability of marine technical assurance whilst assisting in the establishment and execution of maintenance and repair work scopes in line with set global and regional standards. You will represent Fugro as a Port Engineer for Fugro managed assets towards key clients.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Management - Technical Advisor

• Collaborate with the team on technical matters.
• Advises the Vessel Manager on the technical status of each vessel.
• Advises the Vessel Manager on the technical budget requirement of each vessel.
• Ensures maintenance is properly specified, assists procurement on the tender process and advises on the bid tabulation for the final vend
• or selection.
  
  
  

Technical Management – Maintenance Systems

• Responsible for an up – to – date planned maintenance system.
• Reviews all planned, and repair work scopes reported and adjusts the planned maintenance programme in collaboration with the Maintenance a reliability engineers as required.
  
  
  

Technical Management – Maintenance & Repairs

• Continuously ensures that maintenance and repair work scopes are clearly specified for tender purposes.
• Act as the technical spokesperson for the vessels towards 3rd party service providers on technical matters.
• Act as the decision maker for ashore maintenance and repair works.
  
  
  

Port Engineer

• Being the Port Engineer, act as designated representative of assigned Fugro owned vessels and responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of vessel operations within a port, ensuring vessels are maintained and available to work.
• Optimize resource allocation to minimize downtime and enhance vessel availability for operations.
• Respond to technical emergencies, such as equipment failures or operational disruptions, providing rapid solutions to maintain port and vessel operations.
• Support sustainability team to reduce carbon emission aligned with regional requirements.
  
  
  

Vessel Assurance

• Responsible for an annual technical review of the vessel, reporting the technical state of the vessel and its equipment, including completeness of documentation, obsolesces prospects or issues.
• In collaboration with the Chief Engineer, conducts Technical Investigations and defines Root Causes for Technical Downtime events of the vessel and ensures that lessons learned are implemented.
• Executes vessel inspections upon the request of the Regional Fleet Manager.
  
  
  

Crew Management

• Review crew applicants, participates in crew interviews and provides feedback.
• Review performance of Master and Chief Engineers and provides the RFMVSI with input.
  
  
  

OH&S Management

• Responsible to carry out work as per IMS procedures, report all HSSE incidents and actively participate in all engagements as requested by the employer.
  
  
  

What Skills & Experience Will You Have?

• Must hold a valid Chief Engineer STCW-95 III/2 (whitelist)
• Training matrix + Valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or marine engineering
• Previous experience as Chief Engineer (minimum 4 years) required, experience as Technical Superintendent preferred.
• Helicopter Escape & Underwater Training (HEUET) is an advantage
  
  
  

What We Offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is driven by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability. Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs. We also offer competitive benefits packages including hybrid working to support you in your career journey with us.

Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

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