Chief Engineer needed in Rotterdam, Netherlands

An exciting and challenging role has come up with a well renowned LNG ship management company within the LNG sector. To be eligible to apply for this role it is essential that you hold a Chief Engineers Unlimited Certificate endorsed for steam vessel operation, previous superintendence experience would be a distinct advantage. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team which is being strengthened due to continuing fleet expansion.

Position: Chief Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Salary & Benefits

• €82,000 p/a
• Extensive Benefits package available

The Role

• Technical supervision of assigned vessels, dealing with routine and non-routine maintenance and repair.
• Authorise and supervising supply of spare parts, stores and services.
• Attend vessels worldwide to supervise scheduled and unscheduled
• Attend LNG vessel pre-discharge meetings with Charterer’s representatives, Buyers and Terminal Personnel before vessels arrival.
• Monitor the arrival and departure of LNG vessels including the berthing and mooring operations, at the discharge and loading terminals as necessary.
• Monitor vessel condition and ships staff compliance with management policies, international, state and local regulations through regular ship inspections
• Assist in preparing vessel-operating budgets.
• Monitor and controlling operating costs within agreed budgets.
• Preparation of the major repair specification
• Prepare monthly Planned Maintenance Status Report.
• Supervision of the major repair periods at the chosen shipyard, administer guarantee claims on ship builders.
• Collate routine monthly technical reports received from the vessels.
• Distribute routine technical and class reports to the vessels.
• Work on longer-term projects e.g. planned maintenance systems and capital projects.
• Respond and follow-up to vessels technical correspondence.
• Handle of hull and machinery insurance matters for each vessel.
• Arrange surveys for statutory and Classification Society surveys.
• Liaison with Superintendent, Fleet Personnel on matters related to engineering sea staff.
• Review Engineering staff appraisals
• Interview prospective senior engine room staff.
• Brief/de-brief and appraise Chief Engineers.
• Provide support in all aspects of ship operation, including cargo work, manning
• Work closely with and provide engineering advice to the fleet team.
• Carry out and assist as required with risk assessment procedures and accident / incident investigations and prepare reports.
• Attend weekly Department and Company meetings.

Requirements

• Self-motivated team player
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Good time management skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Certificate of Competency to Class 1
• Senior officer position at 1st Assistant or higher
• LNG Experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience in shore-based position (desirable)
• Professional qualifications in an engineering / electronics field would be an advantage

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