Technical Officer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

6-8 Years

Philippines, Manila

Posted 15 hours ago

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Job Description

As a Technical Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for supporting the Technical Superintendent in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. This role plays a critical part in bridging ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor monthly vessel reports and follow up on analysis reports for lubricating oil, bunker, boiler, and cooling water, highlighting deviations for corrective action.
Maintain vessel certification records and collate data for owners reports.
Arrange services and repairs, including annual surveys and routine servicing of vessel equipment, and liaise with classification societies as required.
Ensure service arrangements are carried out by approved vendors, issue purchase orders, and follow up on service delivery to avoid cost overruns.
Coordinate port service planning and logistics for each vessel call.
Utilize relevant systems to manage purchasing, certification, and voyage planning, providing feedback for system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent qualification, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.
Minimum 6 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in the shipping industry.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and voyage regulations.
Advanced understanding of the local and regional market for technical subcontractors.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Fluency in English and proficiency in PC applications.

Benefits