Beck Region - Modern Woodmen of America
For talented, motivated and eager people who would like to join Technical Shipmanagement but lack the necessary experience, we offer a challenging "training on the job" program as: JUNIOR TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT With a history of 73 years, our client in Groningen is one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the Netherlands. Originally concentrating on refrigerated cargo trade, our client has expanded its ship owning and ship management activities into a variety of trades with offices in Groningen, Vado (Italy), and the commercial office in Breda. This company is an organisation where improvement of people, procedures, and technical standards is key.
The position You will be part of the Technical Department and work in a Fleet team where all day-to-day activities for our vessels are dealt with. After a familiarization period of approximately four months, you will become responsible for one to two vessels and report to your Fleet team Manager. He will be your coach and together with other colleagues will teach and supervise you with all the ins and outs of the job.
As a Junior Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for your part of the fleet on a day-to-day basis. It is your principal responsibility to ensure that the vessels operating worldwide perform as safely, economically, and efficiently as possible according to the company standards. For each vessel in your care, you are responsible for preparing the budget and the maintenance schedules, whilst coordinating all technical-operational business. You will organise and supervise repairs and dry-dockings on-site, closely monitor budgets, assess expenses, and remotely assist and advise onboard management of the vessels. On a regular basis, you are required to check the general performance of your vessels during visits worldwide and report your conclusions in writing.
Not only will we supply you with relevant internal and external training, but we will also give you the opportunity to experience our company outside the office. Together with colleagues, you will visit vessels worldwide and assist at dry dockings; furthermore, you will go onboard for a short sailing trip on one of our vessels and visit our branch office in Italy.
The goal is to grow in one to a maximum of three years (depending on your current background) into the position of Technical Superintendent, in which you will be responsible for five vessels and can manage vessel visits, dry docking, etc. independently.
The requirements Capacity, motivation, and ambition to grow in the job of Technical SuperintendentAt least one year of experience at sea; in a position as Maritime Officer or EngineerEnthusiastic, eager, and willing to live up to the company standardsHands-on mentality with the drive for root-cause analyses and continuous improvementsCross-culture awareness and good communication skills on different levels within the companySound command of the English language (written and verbal)Willingness to frequently travel abroad (sometimes unplanned)To be based in the vicinity of our office in Groningen (or readiness to move)EU citizen or otherwise in possession of a Dutch work visa.The perspective The opportunity to learn the job of a Superintendent in a direct and attractive way within a multinational organisation that operates worldwide trading, technically advanced, and high-quality vessels of various designs and age profiles.
An attractive remuneration package including a good pension scheme.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with this challenging job and become part of this team?
Send your application letter accompanied by your CV to: ****** or call directly with Ellen +31 682264910.
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