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JOB SUMMARY
Provides supervision and direction of the repair and maintenance programs covering Tropical’s fleet of vessels.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Manages the preventive maintenance program for their assigned vessels.
-Provides on-site supervision for maintenance and repair work done on their assigned vessels.
-Assists with the design and installation of vessel modifications.
-Manages the voyage repair work performed by Welders, Electricians, and Carpenters
-Troubleshoots technical problems on vessels.
-Prepares repair specifications and contracts for outside services needed to maintain the vessels.
-Prepares dry docking specifications, negotiates contracts, and provides on-site supervision at dry dockings.
-Prepares and manages the Annual and Long Term budgets for their assigned vessels
-Attends the vessels whenever required for emergencies, technical problems, repairs and inspections.
-Manages Classification Society surveys and attends their inspections of the vessels.
-Works with the Vessel Personnel and Agency Supervisor to screen vessel crew applicants.
-Evaluates Engineer Officer performance and provides recommendations regarding their suitability for rehire.
-Performs the Marine Engineering duties during their absence.
-Performs all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in engineering or shipyard and one year experience as Chief Engineer of Motor Vessels, sailing at sea.
LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License and Valid Passport. Valid Chief Engineer’s License of Motor Vessels.
TRAVEL: 20% travel various Tropical locations.
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