Our client is a company with well over 25 years of shipping experience, the last 15 years has seen the company concentrate its activities in the offshore segment of the industry. They are looking to hire Technical Superintendent to be based in the UAE.

The Technical Superintendent reports directly to the Deputy Operations Manager.

The incumbent will travel extensively to undertake the duties as specified.

Based in the UAE the job encompasses and is responsible for the full operations and management of vessels designated to the Technical Superintendent by the Company. This fleet may vary from time to time. The job holder will take ownership of every aspect of the designated vessels ensuring that they are maintained in a safe condition, that operating system and procedures are understood by vessel crews and complied with all times. Safety and implementation of initiatives that will continually improve operating standards will be of paramount importance.

Responsibilities to include but not exclusively the following -

Vessel Management

* Responsible for the efficient management of all elements of designated vessels, including but not limited to technical integrity, safety appliances, equipment, procedures, stores, spares, food, and living environment.
* Arrange with Class surveyors attending vessels for statutory surveys and maintain vessels to Class standards.
* Ensure vessels technically comply with local regulations and those defined in charter parties.
* Reporting and Records
* Ensure the Operations Manager is fully informed on all matters relating to repairs and maintenance of the assigned vessels.
* Attend vessels for the required number of defined Annual inspections and SMS Audits and produce timely reports in line with Operational Procedures.
* Complete comprehensive Vessel Inspection Reports in accordance with the Departments Operational Procedures.
* Compile monthly Vessel Status Reports on repairs and performance against vessel budgets.
* Maintain accurate records of all deficiencies and any repairs carried out, defining those deferred to dry-docking, ensuring all preparations are made prior to docking.

Financial

* Assist the Operations Manager in compiling accurate budgets for the vessels\' operation.
* Formulate Application for Expenditures.

Planned Maintenance

* Ensure that vessel integrity is maintained to include the systematic maintenance of all systems, plant and auxiliary equipment.
* Compile dry-dock Work List and Tenders for timely submission to the Operations Manager as required
* Determine most cost-effective means, undertake maintenance and repairs prior to commencement.
* Evaluate all data from vessels including End of Month Returns and appropriate action be taken to ensure that the vessel integrity and expected operational performance are monitored.
* Produce accurate dry-dock work scopes.
* Management and Supervision
* Supervise and co-ordinate all repairs including dry-docking and insurance claim repairs and ensure that all work meets specifications.
* Supervise sub-contractors workshop employees and base personnel for designated vessels and equipment.
* Assist in the induction, training and development of vessel technical staff; ensure that standards of performance meet company and customer requirements.

Purchasing and Verification of Purchases

* Approve purchases against previously agreed budgetary levels, up to the agreed limits of authority
* Recommend to Operations Manager the appointment of Ships Agents and chandlers as required and checking their performance and validity of disbursements
* Checking that all goods, fuel, lube oils purchased for vessels, are used solely for the purpose for which they are intended.
* Monthly overseas order requirements to delivery onboard vessels, report variances to Operations Manager.

General

* Ensure comprehensive and detailed handovers to designate.
* Ensure insurance claims are effectively processed in a timely manner as applicable

Our Client a leading international shipping company with their headquarters based in Dubai are looking to hire a "Technical Superintendent".

The selected candidate for this role will be responsible to look after the Fleet audits & superintendence.

Extensive knowledge of offshore operations and typical systems found on AHT, AHTS, DP1 & DP2 vessels.

Its a mandate to have good knowledge of Naval Architecture & well versed with Class Rules.

Our client is a leading name in the shipping industry. They are looking at hiring a Finance Controller to be based in their Dubai office. Candidate will report directly to the MD of the company.

This role would include but not be limited to :

• Preparing and maintaining statutory books of accounts viz, journal, ledger, cash book and subsidiaries in compliance with time & accuracy norms.
• Presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the company by preparing financial statements viz, P&L Account, Balance Sheet and annual reports.
• Reconciling inter-branch accounts and monitoring branch records as well as preparing creditors/ debtor\'s reconciliation statements.

Purchases & Logistics
• Identify and Evaluation of Supplier, Negotiation of Prices Placing orders Locally & Overseas and follow up for the deliveries. Arranging Forwarders for the pick up of the overseas consignments.

Financial Operations
• Preparing Budgets as well as conducting variance analysis to find out causes of deviation and undertaking corrective measures.
• Liaising with banks / financial institutions to meet the Company\'s requirements.
• Initiating; managing and preparing the monthly budget in close co-ordination with, General Managers, and Departmental Heads.
• Expertise in preparing Monthly Reports including receivables, payables, expenses analysis etc.

Banking Operations

• Managing banking activities like Reconciliation, Cash Management Services, Letter of Credits, Bank Guarantees, Bills Discounting, cheques discounting etc.
• Monitoring the funds position to ensure optimum utilization of available funds towards the accomplishment of organizational objectives
• Liaise with bank independently for all LC transactions such as discounting of bills, LC amendment and follow up.
Auditing
• Responsible for planning, Executing and reporting progress for internal and external Audit.

Our client, a Dubai based marine shipping company that offers services to the Oil & Gas industry, is looking to hire a COMMERCIAL/MARKETING MANAGER.

You will be responsible for expanding the company\'s activities in the Middle East, South-East Asia and West-Africa. You will report directly to the owner.

Main responsibilities: 

• Market Research: Actively explore for prospective companies in the Oil and Gas industry, which offer good growth opportunities, with special focus on the West African market.
• Business Development: Contract / Tender participation with major oil companies. Negotiate commercial agreements and develop long term relationships.
• Relationship Marketing: To build and maintain strong networks
• Project Valuation & Analysis: Evaluate and analyze projects through Financial Modelling & Market Analysis, consider the strategic benefits and accordingly submit the recommendations
• Market Intelligence & MIS: To constantly monitor market trends and competitor activities and keep the team informed.

Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies that significantly increased visibility and generated sales.

Our Client, offering marine services to the Oil & Gas industry, is looking for a Technical Manager to be based in Dubai.

The candidates role will include but not be limited to -

A company Management position to provide Technical and Engineering solutions to the company as a whole, in the development of existing and projected fleet, with particular responsibility for efficient Technical operation and management on all vessels, including budgetary responsibility.

Services that come under the Technical Manager including but not limited to:

• Providing Technical support to the Technical/Operations Department and as part of the Operations team regularly discuss and implement ideas and procedures to further enhance the company\'s efficiency and profitability.
• Survey inspection and purchase of vessels, close liaison with sellers and Classification Societies, inspection reporting Technical evaluation, and acceptance of the vessels.
• Ensuring vessel compliance with Statutory & Classification requirements.
• Investigation of and identifying actual and potential technical causes of loss and proposing and implementing corrective and/or preventive action.
• Initiate and conduct investigations into technical difficulties, proposing and implementing cost effective solutions.
• Collate information and costs and prepare project specifications for vessel conversion to Charterer\'s requirements.
• Provide reports and budgets and monitor costs, repairs, equipment and conditions in order to advise vessel owners enabling them to manage their vessels effectively.
• Liaise with vessels on a regular basis to ensure their activities are being co-ordinated effectively and provode advice and guidance t Superintendents, Master and Engineers onboard.
• Ensure Superintendents during their vessels visists carry our inspections of standards, supervise repairs and advise Contractors and shipp staff during maintenance.
  

A well reputed multinational is seeking an Administration Manager who will be responsible for the general administration of the Dubai office.

The Administrative Manager supervises administrative and secretarial employees to assure effective office support, assuring that all office services are provided.

Principal functions of the role would be:

• The management of visas, work permits and labor contracts.
• Liaising with Immigration & Labor Department;
• Renewing of Trade Licenses (together with Legal Dept.) - for the branch;
• Handles Car Leases and arranges transportation services;
• Apartments and Villas - Handles leases, cancellations, renewing thereof;
• Ensures delivery of payments to DU and Etisalat;
• DEWA - establishes new connections, cancellations;
• Medical Health Card - handles the annual renewal thereof together with HR;
• Manages House & Offices Insurance with the Insurance Department;
• Assures maintenance of the offices and accommodation.
• Manages housekeeping & Supplies;
• Assists new joiners in relocation, customs & settling in.
The Administration Manager is also responsible for:
• Managing the day to day running of the office and administrative tasks;
• Applying all policies and guidelines for personnel administration, including reporting;
• Coordinating the administrative staff, including the secretaries;
• Assuring that typing and related administrative and secretarial work is assigned and reviewed;
• Assuring coverage of such critical functions as reception, telephones, mail preparation and delivery, and typing;
• Preparing the administrative budget and monitors expenses. Highlighting areas of concern to the head of HR;
• Assures maintenance of inventory of office supplies and interacts with vendors regarding selection, pricing, and delivery of office supplies, equipment, and services;
• Coordinates the assignment of office space, IT equipment and furniture;

Our client is a leading fmcg multinational looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Sales for their office in Dubai.

Your core responsibilities would be the following:


To lead the entire sales planning, development, deployment and achievement process so as to achieve the over all business plan all GCC regions

Develop & execute long & medium term Sales Plan for the GCC Business in line with the over all Business Plan

Develop & execute effective strategies to enhance secondary & tertiary sales.

Build strong relationship with trade & key accounts for effective deployment of Sales Plan

Develop effective systems / mechanism to continuously monitor the market and the competition.

Develop effective and on-line performance parameters for members of the team as also trade partners and continuously monitor the same.

Work with the Trade Marketing Manager & Marketing Manager to evolve & execute an effective market support framework to align and achieve the over all business plan.

Provide effective guidance & support to all team members in planning and executing excellent new product launches

A leading marine company is urgently seeking an HR officer for their office in Dubai.

A mid level HR Officer role reporting to the HR Manager is available with this landmark shipping company. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day HR related activities including but not limited to:

Recruitment

Training and Development

Performance management.

Hr budgets

Knowledge of job evaluation, compensation & benefits and payroll processing is essential;

Apply with a word cv, only if you are shortlisted will you be contacted within a week.