Technical Officer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor monthly vessel reports and follow up on lubricating oil, bunker, boiler, and cooling water analysis reports.
• Highlight deviations in analysis reports and support 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.
• Liaise with classification societies as required.
• Use 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.
• Use purchasing, certification, and voyage-planning systems and provide feedback for improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, an equivalent qualification, or a Second Mate or Third Engineer license.
• At least six years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Shipping industry experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

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

Why Join Us

• On-the-job training.
• First-hand exposure to the growing maritime technology industry.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse workforce and technology-driven company.
• Opportunity to join the Schulte group family.