What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Technical Superintendent position at OSG Ship Management?
Our vision is to be the most respected energy transportation company in the Jones Act trade. Central to our vision is providing incident-free transportation services while protecting our crews, vessels, and the environment. We achieve this by staying focused on providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation to customers; ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout our organization, with a goal of zero incidents and zero spills or releases to the environment; maximizing long term value for shareholders and stakeholders; and creating a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees.
Purpose of the Position:
Assist Fleet Managers and Superintendents in supporting the repair, maintenance and operation of OSG vessels.
Core Job Functions:
- Assure vessel compliance to OSG Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Policy
- Assist in the Supervising of maintenance and repair to optimize vessel availability while protecting asset value
- Logistical support of vendor repairs
- Assist in creating and monitoring vessel operating budgets
- Support shore side operations department in repair and maintenance for vessels including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties and modifications. Extensive shipyard attendance required
- Attend vessels on regular basis to assure crew compliance to OSG SQE program and to verify vessel maintenance and asset preservation
- Assist in maintaining technical files including service report, machinery history, and regulatory required documentation
- Assist in monitoring maintenance budget including routine and major maintenance as well as engine consumables
- Monitor and assure maintenance software (NS5) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed
- Participate in office and shipboard ISM audits
- Assist in tracking and responding to SQE SDRs when associated with technical issues
- Assist in the tracking and approval of engine spares and stores requirements
- Assist Technical Superintendent or other engineering personnel in technical matters relating to the proper functioning of the technical staff
- Represent OSG in a professional manner to provide efficient and economic service to all customers
Core Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in marine field, Maritime Academy graduate preferred, or five years equivalent experience required
- Knowledge of ABS / NS5 or similar software helpful
- Knowledge and understanding of American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard and international regulations and protocols relating to company vessels required
- United State Coast Guard license of Second Assistant or higher preferred
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
Significant Factors:
- Written and verbal communications at all organizational levels in a clear and concise manner
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks requiring solid planning, control, review and cost projection/variance analysis skills
- Highly developed prioritization and organizational skills and attention to detail
- High level of analytical skill and process management ability
- Ability to drive long distances (up to 5 hours) and/or travel by air to various US ports possibly requiring overnight stays
- Ability to board vessels in port (requires using a gangway with a grade of 30-60 degrees)
- Ability to climb ladders and navigate over uneven surfaces during vessel visits
- Ability to board vessels at anchor (climb a Jacob’s ladder from a water taxi)
- Possess good sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch)
- Ability to enter and inspect confined spaces
- Willingness to remain accessible for communication and consultation on an around the clock basis and work unusual hours, including nights and weekends as required
OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.