Superintendent Engineer
Position / Capacity
4
Qualifications
All candidates must have the existing right to live and work in the US.
Responsibilities
The Company:
Our client is one of the worlds largest cruise shipping companies, with offices throughout the world. They call at over 260 ports on all seven continents and operate a fleet of 78 ships carrying over 1 million passengers a year.This role is to be based in their office on the West Coast of America.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical equipment, machinery and structure of the assigned vessels are maintained and operated with compliance and company standard. You will also investigate equipment failures, and where necessary, design and implement modifications to resolve defects. The role also calls for a great deal of pro-activity with the successful candidate expected to plan and manage repairs and maintenance during dry dock and wet dock periods, as well as negotiating with shipyards and contractors to ensure timely and cost effective service.
You will also be responsible for the management and preparation of relevant budgets and be expected to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and objectives.
The Person:
The successful candidate will be educated at degree level and will be able to demonstrate directly related work experience which will provide the knowledge considered necessary for this role.
You will also be required to work as part of a team as well as with a number of other parties, and will therefore need to display excellent communication skills (both written and oral). In addition you will display good skills when negotiating, presenting and resolving sensitive enquiries and complaints. IT proficiency is also expected as is good management ability, to assign responsibilities and allocate resources to attain favourable business impact.
In order to complete the above tasks competently, you will have good organisational skills as well as the ability to multi task and work under pressure.
The role does include some travel overseas and requires someone with a proven track record of vertical progression.
Candidates with a diverse vessel experience will be considered, those with cruise ship experience have a winning edge. All candidates must have the existing right to live and work in the US.
The Reward:
The reward is an exciting role based in attractive part of California with a large shipping company. This offers an excellent salary and attractive relocation package as well as the opportunity for world wide travel.