For talented, motivated and eager people, who would like to join Technical Shipmanagement, but lackthe necessary experience, we offer a challenging "training on the job" program as: JUNIOR TECHNICAL
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 the key.
J UNIOR TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
The position
You will be part of the Technical Department and working in a Fleetteam where all day to day activities
for our vessels are dealt with. After a familiarization period of approx. four months, you become
responsible for one to two vessels and report to your Fleetteam 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 safe ,
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, 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 max. 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 Superintendent
- Bachelor in Science degree in a relevant Maritime discipline
- At least one year of experience at sea; in a position as Maritime Officer or Engineer
- Enthusiastic, eager and willing to live up to the company standards *
- Hands-on mentality with the drive for root-cause analyses and continuous improvements
- Cross culture awareness and good communication skills on different levels within the company
- Sound command of the English language (written and verbal)
- Willingness to frequently travel abroad (sometimes unplanned)
- To be based in the vicinity of our office 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 on a direct and attractive way within a
multinational organisation that operates worldwide trading , technically advanced and high-quality
vessels of various designs and age profile.
- 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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