Specific Area of Responsibility:

The main tasks will be:

• Coordinate with the M&R Superintendent the corrective and preventive maintenance prioritizing on the critical equipment of the tugs.
• Inspect the vessels from the mast to the bilges addressing findings and actions to the captains in our HMS and SERTICA.
• Plan and schedule the actions related to corrective and preventive maintenance with the captains in a weekly basis.
• Provide the right tools and support to the captains and crew to conduct the maintenance in an efficient and safe way following the instructions from the maker and HMS.
• Inspect the operation status of the equipment and instruct the crew in the correct reporting and closure of the defect reports in Sertica.
• Verify compliance with SOVIQ audits on board vessels.
• Provide training to the captains and chief engineer related to the operation and maintenance of equipment on board and the use of SERTICA.
• Support business activities and ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective processes, complying with any contractual and Company’s requirements.
• Oversee that the PMS is completed, conducted and recorded correctly.
• Carry out performance tests of the fleet's engines as scheduled by SERTICA and HMS.
• Collect and send for analysis the lub oil samples according to the schedule of SERTICA.
• Technical approve the RQs in Sertica.
• Perform Captains and Engineer's performance evaluations once a year.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed.

Required/Preferred Education 

• University degree in Naval Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Diesel, or related area.

Training and Experience

• More than 3 years of experience in similar position, preferable.
• Solid understanding of industrial mechanics, hydraulics, diesel mechanics, fuel systems, lubrication and refrigeration, desirable.
• Proven experience in: electrical tools like multimeters, knowledge in sounding tanks, preparation of surface for painting, oil analysis, use of thermal gun and reading manometers and thermometers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills across multiple levels in the organization and with external and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish. Advanced written and spoken English preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office application.
• Safety environment awareness.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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