Superintendent, Technical (Projects)

Overview

About The Job

• Implement, plan, direct, coordinate and control the functions and activities of the Shipping Projects
• (Shipbuilding, Acquisition, Repair, Modification).
• Spearhead the design and approval process of FSRU Conversion of Moss type LNG Vessels.
• Plans and organizes the allocated project management of FSRU Conversion of Moss type LNGc.
• Implement and monitor projects across the fleet, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations and contributing to operational cost savings with optimized design.
• To build experience in dealing with LNG engineering partners and FSRU equipment makers
• To conduct various contract creation / development / execution for life extension and conversion works for Moss type LNGc
• Provides technical expertise and advice to Management/Clients on various project related matters and peer review of project/technical proposals.
• Remotely Manages shipbuilding, Acquisition, Repair Dry Docking , Modification Projects, from initial phase to completion ensuring all works and services fully comply with the contract terms and conditions and specifications, quality, health, safety, and the environmental policy requirements, in addition to maintaining schedule and approved budget limits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipyards, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution of fleet management activities.
• Remotely oversee ship conversion projects, ensuring smooth transitions and upgrades to enhance vessel capabilities and meet new regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring ADNOC Codes of Practice is followed, supporting ADNOC Logistics & Services in the execution of projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Functions as the Superintendent, Projects (Shipping) for the ship(s) project(s) design and construction covering all phases from inception to completion, design, acquisition, dry dock repair, conversion & modification projects.
• Develop and implement all fleet-wide projects that align with International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets and global standards.
• Creates Business case submittal as received and discuss its details with the end-user departments, as necessary in consultation with the Manager.
• Monitors, advises and motivates the Project(s) Management Team(s) ensuring effective implementation of the related project(s) plans and objectives.
• Monitors , directs, supervises, and controls the Project(s) Management Team(s) and participates in the providing estimates for budgeting based on market surveys, development of Technical Specification, verification of the bidders list, prequalification evaluation, tender technical evaluation, development of tenders’ inquiries, evaluation of design consultants and any other project(s) related technical services provider(s) of FSRU conversion projects.
• Assist to oversee and govern the entire process of new ship construction, from conceptual design to delivery, ensuring that all phases are executed efficiently and in line with company standards and industry best practices. This includes the technical support to the commercial team for technical and regulatory aspects of shipbuilding. Pre- contract review, Ship specification review, Contract negotiation and review.
• Oversee and govern the entire process of ship conversion projects, ensuring smooth transitions and upgrades to enhance vessel capabilities and meet new regulatory requirements.
• Review’s development of cost estimate and schedules related to the project(s) for management endorsement/approval.
• Monitors the implementation of the total budget, schedules, and quality at various stages of the related project(s) execution periods to ensure adherence to the overall approved plan.
• Reviews, the performance of the ship builders, yards, contractors, consultants and any service/work providers related to the project(s).
• Coordinates the preparation of the Tender Documentation and Contract Documentation, Reviews Change Requests, Variations, Claims and endorses recommendations to the Management for settlement.
• Ensures that the contracted Ship Builder(s), Consultant(s) and all other Work/Service Providers related to the project(s), do submit the documents and reports, including progress and close-out reports required by the contract(s) are timely received.
• Cooperates and Coordinates with others in the Department for the preparation of the Annual Overall Work Programmed and the Projects Plan.
• Recommends the training plans for developers and subordinates with emphasis on UAE National within dedicated team in the Projects to optimize their potential and remain up to date in technological development.
• Responsible for achieving the Project objectives and key performance indicators established for Projects.
• At the end of the Project once all objective, goals are achieved and upon completion of all administrative and when contractual obligation are met. To review the Project closeout report for management approval.
• Ensure warranty claims closed and performance bonds released as per contractual terms & conditions.
• Assist in other projects as assigned by the management.

Support Office

• Assist the VP-Projects in creating the budget.
• Assist the Projects department during the Pre-tender, tender, execution of procurement, contracting, variations and amendments.
• Assist in the design stage of all FSRU and New Build projects.
• Support the Projects department in reviewing the proposed payments to shipyards, PMC, Designer; and ensure payments are balanced with project progress;
• Support the Projects department in the close-out report and in completing the Client satisfaction Forms

Minimum Requirtments

• Qualification of 5 to 10 years of Managerial experience with knowledge of FSRU conversion related project execution and management.
• Experience of Project Manager experience for FSRU Conversion
• Moss type LNG conversion experience
• Knowledge & Skills of Design experience in dealing with LNG engineering partners and equipment makers
• Knowledge & Skills of Contract creation / development / execution for life extension and conversion works

Preferred Qualification

• Possible New building site experience in China and/or Korea.
• Possible Basic knowledge of Korean and/or Mandarin.

Professional Skills