Description

This position is on U.S. payroll and based in Nassau, Bahamas. Candidates may already reside locally or be willing to relocate to The Bahamas. The role requires frequent travel; therefore, we are seeking candidates who are flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment. Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
 
We offer excellent benefits including:
401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays
 

POSITION SUMMARY:                
The Senior Ship Superintendent is responsible for ensuring timely support for company vessels on all technical operating issues and for collaborating with other departments, fleet technical management, and other stakeholders. This support includes managing allocated repair and maintenance expenses against budget, overseeing technical management, and planning and managing maintenance, drydock activities, and regulatory compliance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive, licensed experience at sea, preferably at the Chief Engineer level, including demonstrated responsibility for shore-side vessel maintenance and technical programs.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with the application of Class Society, Flag State, and other international and local rules governing vessel operation and safety.
Project management skills and related experience.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English, sufficient to interpret and apply technical standards, write clear and concise reports, and follow regulatory documentation requirements.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex, multilocation environment.  
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard reporting tools.
Experience with data analytics to support operational decision making.
Ability to work in both office and field environments as required.
Willingness and ability to travel substantially, domestically and internationally, including on short notice, as dictated by business needs.
Ability to work across time zones as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Preferred
Experience supporting vessels with dual-fuel LNG main engines.
Familiarity with asset management and maintenance application(s).
Ship superintendency course(s) and leadership development course(s).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary 
Act as the primary shoreside vessel manager overseeing the operation of the company’s fleet of vessels.
Oversee fleet compliance with applicable regulations and companyspecific programs.
Develop and maintain operational protocols and procedures, in conjunction with vessel technical managers, to meet service needs and operational efficiencies.
Act as the primary liaison with fleet technical managers (both owned and chartered fleet).
Follow up and ensure prompt action on incidents; implement corrective and preventative plans related to audit items, management report findings, nonconformances, and marine casualty reports.
Work with technical managers to plan and prepare drydock specifications; oversee ship repair and maintenance work during retrofit periods.
Monitor ship requisitions for spares, services, and consumables, and issue shoreside requests for materials and services as needed.
Coordinate with technical managers on evaluation of suppliers, new product proposals, and development of new resources.
Monitor, investigate, and analyze deviations from budgets and bunker consumption reports.
Visit vessels regularly to conduct compliance audits; inspect, review, and monitor the technical condition of vessels (owned and chartered).
Prepare reports and action plans to address items identified during vessel visits.
Evaluate bunker procurement for the owned and chartered fleet.
Review all thirdparty surveys and assist in ensuring that all reported defects are corrected.
Maintain detailed files for all dry docks/wet docks, special projects, and technical incidents.
Secondary 
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and contribute to continuousimprovement initiatives.
Perform related technical and operational duties consistent with the position responsibilities.
Perform other related managerial duties in alignment with the role’s scope.
 
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee must be able to travel via car, airplane, train, and other modes of transportation as needed.
The employee must maintain balance and hearing consistently throughout the workday.
The role frequently requires sitting, walking, turning or flexing the neck, twisting or bending the torso, and reaching between waist and shoulder height.
The employee must perform gross and fine motor functions such as handling objects, fingering small components, gripping, and completing keyboard tasks.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to speak and communicate verbally on a regular basis.
The employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend or stoop, squat or crouch, and climb stairs, ramps, ladders, scaffolding, or ropes
The employee may occasionally need to reach above shoulder level or below the waist.
The employee may need to coordinate handeye and handfooteye movements.
The employee may engage in tasks requiring tactile sensation.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Report safety hazards.
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary.
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
Participate in safety meetings and training.
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
 
CONDITIONS:
Combination of office and fieldbased work, with duties performed both indoors and outdoors per business needs.
Indoor office environment with controlled temperature; noise levels may be busy due to open work areas, telephones, and customer activity.
Outdoor/shopfloor work may involve exposure to heat, rain, wind, and high humidity during day and night shifts.
Occasional work near moving mechanical parts.
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and certain chemicals.
Noise levels range from moderate to high depending on the task and location.
Moderate vibration may occur when using power tools or operating industrial equipment.
Travel required to U.S. and international locations per business needs..
Ability to work across time zones as needed.
 
DISCLAIMER:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@seaboardmarine.com     
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive, licensed experience at sea, preferably at the Chief Engineer level, including demonstrated responsibility for shore-side vessel maintenance and technical programs.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with the application of Class Society, Flag State, and other international and local rules governing vessel operation and safety.
Project management skills and related experience.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English, sufficient to interpret and apply technical standards, write clear and concise reports, and follow regulatory documentation requirements.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex, multilocation environment.  
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard reporting tools.
Experience with data analytics to support operational decision making.
Ability to work in both office and field environments as required.
Willingness and ability to travel substantially, domestically and internationally, including on short notice, as dictated by business needs.
Ability to work across time zones as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Preferred
Experience supporting vessels with dual-fuel LNG main engines.
Familiarity with asset management and maintenance application(s).
Ship superintendency course(s) and leadership development course(s).