As a Technical Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for supporting the Technical Superintendent in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of vessels. This role plays a critical part in bridging ship and shore activities by coordinating services and maintaining compliance with technical and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor monthly vessel reports and follow up on analysis reports for lubricating oil, bunker, boiler, and cooling water, highlighting deviations for corrective action.

• Maintain vessel certification records and collate data for owners’ reports.

• Arrange services and repairs, including annual surveys and routine servicing of vessel equipment, and liaise with classification societies as required.

• Ensure service arrangements are carried out by approved vendors, issue purchase orders, and follow up on service delivery to avoid cost overruns.

• Coordinate port service planning and logistics for each vessel call.

• Utilize relevant systems to manage purchasing, certification, and voyage planning, providing feedback for system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent qualification, or Second Mate/Third Engineer license.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in the shipping industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and voyage regulations.

• Advanced understanding of the local and regional market for technical subcontractors.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Fluency in English and proficiency in PC applications.