Marine Personnel Training & Career Development Specialist (Deck)

Job Summary and Reporting

Training Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis for all seafarer ranks and roles.
• Maintain training matrices covering STCW, company-mandated, and computer-based training.
• Develop individual training plans aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Coordinate training delivery with internal departments and external providers.
• Monitor training completion and certification validity.
• Design cadet mentorship frameworks and track progress against onboard objectives.

Career and Performance Management

• Design career progression paths for seafarer ranks and track career-stage progress.
• Manage promotion eligibility, waiting lists, and stakeholder coordination.
• Provide post-deployment career counseling and debriefings.
• Oversee appraisals, annual performance cycles, performance ratings, and reward or recognition support.

Training Center and Vessel Engagement

• Assess and approve training centers against STCW, flag state, and company standards.
• Evaluate providers for quality, relevance, accreditation, and instructor competency.
• Maintain an approved training-center list and address provider feedback or issues.
• Conduct vessel visits, gather feedback, and improve onboard training and career development.
• Plan and manage Fleet Officer Meetings, including agendas, logistics, and event execution.

General Accountabilities

• Follow QHSE policies and departmental procedures to support safe, secure, consistent operations.
• Stay current with marine standards, certification requirements, and training methodologies.
• Assist with crisis management and contingency planning related to crew readiness and deployment.
• Support Marine Personnel Department initiatives and other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A CoC STCW A-II/2 qualification is required.
• At least 48 months of tanker sailing experience is required, including six months at management level as Master or Chief Officer.
• Familiarity with maritime regulations, certification systems, and training practices is required.

Job-Specific Skills

• Required skills include training design and delivery, training needs analysis, career pathway development, and performance management.
• The role requires data management and reporting, mentorship, briefing and debriefing, stakeholder coordination, and event management.
• The role requires knowledge of STCW, MLC, IMO Model Courses, and flag state requirements.
• The role requires accurate records management and communication with seafarers, vessel leadership, and management.

Working Relations