- Class One Engineer Certificate or experienced Chief Engineer.
- At least 3-5 years of relevant shore-based experience.
- Prior experience of managing technical excellence of DP vessels, tugboats or OSV/AHTS vessels.
- Prior experience as a Chief Engineer onboard a vessel.
- Minimum 3 dry dockings completed as a Chief Engineer or in shore job.
- High command of English and at least one other language.
- Good people and systems management skills.
- Experience with implementing and maintaining ISM code/PMS.
As a GAC colleague you will
- Become part of the GAC global community. We are proud of our company culture which values all employees and recognises that there is more to them than their job title.
- Join a multinational organisation in a dynamic working environment.
- Face challenges to help both you and our organisation grow.
- Join us on our journey to a more sustainable future.
If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC Marine LLC team, we look forward to receiving your application.
About the GAC Group
Since our beginnings in 1956, the GAC Group has been in business to help our customers’ businesses by providing the best in shipping, logistics and marine services around the world. And we have the reach, resources, expertise, and experience to deliver on that promise.
Our people work hard to deliver excellence in everything we do. We are always on the look-out for professionals with qualities that match the GAC corporate philosophy. If you fit the bill, we’ll welcome you to a work environment that values experience, innovation, dedication and mutual respect, guided by the GAC Spirit which emphasises loyalty and responsibility between management and staff and two-way responsibility. The GAC Group is an equal opportunity employer.
About GAC Marine LLC
GAC Marine operates from our fully equipped marine base in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our comprehensive offshore marine support includes anchor handling, project cargo transportation, platform supply, crew changes and supplies, as well as rig moves and tug & barge operations. Operations are supported by our growing fleet of anchor handling tug supply vessels, anchor handling tugs, crew boats, tow tugs, barges, utility vessels and landing craft.
Our expert crew, maintenance and other land-based staff are at hand to facilitate short turn-around times for class surveys, repairs, and maintenance.
GAC Marine is looking for the right people to join our team in several Manager, Marine Operations roles we are now resourcing to be based at our Abu Dhabi marine base. Manager Marine Operations are accountable for all technical maintenance, repairs, dry docking, and reliability of the marine fleet.
Job Description
- Engage with and visit all vessels on a regular basis (at least once every 3 months) to ensure that the standard of the maintenance and repairs are in accordance with GAC’s maintenance policy. Ensure maintenance of quality control and cost effectiveness of all vessels.
- Ensure the continuous maintenance of tugs, vessels, and other marine equipment to minimise downtime and ensure vessel availability. Prepare a schedule of equipment needing repair or regular servicing.
- Supervise maintenance programmes for vessels and sub-contractors working on the company’s vessels and equipment on-site. Maintain a continuous record of maintenance under an agreed programme in a suitable planned maintenance system.
- Ensure that adequate physical and manpower resources exist to handle all work such as maintenance & repair, dry docking, and new building. On an ongoing basis coordinate the resources to ensure efficient utilisation thereof. Manage the marine base workforce by assigning them and supervising them in completing vessel maintenance jobs.
- Implement and maintain repair and maintenance procedures for Company-owned equipment. Advise management promptly of any fault with or damages to the vessels or equipment.
- Manage stock control system and a spare (i.e. lubes, engine consumables, spare parts etc.) ordering procedure.
- Recruit, train, and assist in the motivation of all technical staff/crew to always ensure professionalism and maintain the required standards.
- Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
- Direct management for major breakdowns and stays until completion of repairs. This will require to visits to vessels/staying onboard during dry docking schedules.
- Ensure audit actions are closed out satisfactorily and reported to the HSSEQ Manager. Ensure that all vessel certifications and surveys for class, flag and international requirements are in order.
- Ensure timely preparation of technical reports or information to stakeholders.
- Manage financial budget and cost control for maintenance, repairs, stores, modification, and dry docking while ensuring compliance with class.
