Head of Operations
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About the Role
Nakilat seeks an experienced Head of Operations to oversee fleet management, ensuring safe, efficient, and professional marine operations. The role involves managing third-party operational providers, driving compliance with international standards, and leading incident investigations.
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Responsibilities
- Establish and monitor operational standards of ships to ensure safe and efficient service
- Provide marine operational expertise and advice, assess operational risks and mitigations
- Conduct port and terminal due diligence
- Monitor day to day marine operational activities of LNG, LPG, FSRU and chartered vessels
- Ensure compliance with international, Flag State, legal requirements and company policies
- Monitor vessel performance against charter parties and prepare defense for claims
- Manage SIRE inspections and maintain VPQ, TMSA, Q88 records
- Maintain Safety Management System (SMS) and brief new senior officers
- Supervise voyage planning and performance process
- Lead incident investigations and conduct safety risk assessments
Requirements
- Degree in Nautical Science or related field
- Master Mariner Certificate of Competence
- Minimum 12 years experience including 3 years as Master on LNG/LPG
- At least 4 years in head office management position of a large gas/oil shipping company
- Prior shore base experience in similar role for at least 2 years or Marine Operational Superintendent experience for at least 8 years managing LNG/LPG vessels
- Fully conversant with international and national statutory requirements (SOLAS, ISM, MARPOL, ISPS, SOPEP, ISOs)
- Training and knowledge of emergency response procedures, ship vetting, ship inspection
- Auditing skills Lead ISO, ISM, ISPS auditor
- Computer literate Microsoft suite of products
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Job Summary and Purpose
- Ensure that the Fleet is managed safely, efficiently, in a professional manner to standards and costs that are in line with the industry best practices.
- Oversee and monitor the overall operational management being provided by third parties.
Key Accountabilities
- Establish and continuously monitor operational standards of ships to ensure delivery of continuous, efficient and safe service to the customer.
- Provide marine operational expertise and advice with regards to operational matters. Assist with the assessment of operational risks and mitigations.
- Provide guidance and conduct port and terminal due diligence to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Monitor / Ensure high standard day to day marine operational activities of LNG, LPG, FSRU and any chartered in vessels.
- Identify sub standard operational performance and evaluate alternative methods, systems and contractors.
- Ensure that the vessels are operated in a manner which is safe, reliable and economical meeting the highest industry standards.
- Drive compliance with international, Flag State, legal requirements and all company policies related to shipping operations.
- Ensure that the trading certification of vessels are valid and avoid failure due to non compliance.
- Monitor performance of the vessels against charter parties to ensure commercial interests of owners are protected.
- Monitor LNG bespoke developed emergency STS transfer with the third party service provider.
- Visit ships as required and develop reports on the upkeep, operational standards, and effective management of vessels.
- Ensure terminal compatibility and assurance process completed safely and timely.
Vetting of Vessels
- Ensure that vessels in the fleet are vetted successfully by arranging timely SIRE inspections.
- Manage the entry of details from the VPQ into the SIRE system as well as maintain the relevant vessels particulars data.
Safety Management System
- Maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) of the organization and consistently focus on improving the quality, efficiency of procedures and accuracy.
- Brief new senior officers before they join the vessels with regards to the Safety Management System, company policies, vessel operations and specific charterers’ requirements.
- Supervise and carry out security duties as per ISPS code if requested by management.
Monitor Communication
- Confirm owned vessels managed by third party is operated efficiently in line with Master Service agreement, Owners instructions, charterer’s instruction and TCP.
Voyage Planning
- Supervise the voyage planning and performance process for the vessels managed by NSQL to ensure compliance with the requirements of the charterer.
Terminal Approval
- Participate actively in ship shore interface and compatibility studies.
- Carry out in house mooring analysis studies.
Incident Investigations and Risk Assessment
- Lead investigations into incidents that occurred and ensure that incidents are successfully closed out in a timely manner.
- Conduct safety risk assessment and environmental impact assessment for vessel operations.
Emergency Response Plan
- Perform duties and functions as per the Emergency Response Plan and as directed by the Incident Commander.
Staff Related Functions
- Works with Head of Technical and/or Head of Marine Personnel on matters concerning suitability of personnel for promotion.
- Supervises ship staff conduct, performance and development.
- Assist MPD in recruiting process for the sea going staff by participating in new entry staff interviews.
- Contribute to the development of Qatari employees.
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