Description
Finnlines is a leading and growing shipping company in the Nordics. We have been investing in our fleet for many years and as the most recent investment new eco-friendly ro-ro and ro-pax vessels are being built. We are looking for Technical Superintendent to strengthen our Technical Ship Management team. As Technical Superintendent you will be responsible for an agreed number of designated ro-ro vessels owned and operated by Finnlines.
In general as Technical Superintendent, your focus would be to ensure and oversee the technical and operational condition of the designated vessels. By working in close cooperation with our highly committed and experienced people onboard and on shore you guarantee that safety, quality of operations and performance and cost effectiveness will be delivered in the Ship Management department. In your role as Technical Superintendent, you will report directly to the Technical Manager of our ro-ro fleet. This position will be based at Finnlines HQ in Port of Vuosaari, Finland.
The position available is permanent. Key responsibilities and duties of Technical Superintendent are: Work as Technical Superintendent for designated vessels assisting onboard personnel with maintenance, dockings and repairs Budget planning and follow-up, including budgeting of dry dockings Overall responsibility for repair budgets including approval of the ships´ technical spares and work requisitions in accordance with company procedures Making sure that ships comply with national and international rules and regulations and rules of classification society Suppliers’ and subcontractors’ contact person Participation in ship modifications and conversions In case of accident, responsible for practical arrangements for designated vessels and acting as a member of alarm group We offer you: We offer an independent and challenging role in one of the leading ro-ro and ro-pax shipping companies in northern Europe. You will work with an international team of experts and be able to develop and deepen your professional skills in one of the most advanced in-house ship management functions in the Nordics. Finnlines, being part of the Grimaldi Group, is financially stable and successfully executing its long-term strategy towards even more sustainable shipping operations.
We are looking for: We believe that the right candidate should possess the following mindset and skills: Extensive previous experience and knowledge of similar tasks Evidence of successful and committed project management as well as prioritizing skills Applicable Engineering and/or Naval education Knowledge and experience in implementing ISM-code related procedures Excellent coordination and teamwork skills Good communication and people leadership skills To succeed in this position, you must have good knowledge and understanding about technical and operational issues in maritime industry. You perform well under pressure and are used to communicate effectively to various stakeholders. Furthermore, we expect that you are fluent in English and have good knowledge in Finnish or Swedish language. The position requires ability to travel and respond at short notice.
Interested? If you are interested in joining our team, please act quickly as we will start evaluating applications already during the recruitment process. The best candidates will be interviewed and further evaluations will be done at latest as soon as the application period ends. If you wish to hear more about this position, please contact Mr Sampo Salmi, Technical Manager, Finnlines ro-ro fleet by email firstname.lastname@finnlines.com or by phone +358 50 565 4698.
Applications and CV’s accompanied by your salary expectation shall be submitted no later than 6 March 2022 through the following link. Please mention in your application when you would be able to start working and what is your salary request. For more information about us please visit our website. Follow us also on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Finnlines is a leading shipping operator of ro-ro and passenger services in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. The Company’s passenger-freight vessels offer services from Finland to Germany and via the Åland Islands to Sweden, as well as from Sweden to Germany. Finnlines’ ro-ro vessels operate in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. The Company has subsidiaries or sales offices in Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark and Poland.
In addition to sea transportation, the Company provides port services in Helsinki and Turku. Finnlines is a part of the Grimaldi Group, one of the world’s largest operators of ro-ro vessels and the largest operator of the Motorways of the Sea in Europe for both passengers and freight. This affiliation enables Finnlines to offer liner services to and from any destination in the Mediterranean, West Africa as well as the Atlantic coast of both North and South America. Finnlines is an international company employing over 1,500 people in seven countries.
In 2020, the Group’s total revenue was EUR 484.0 million and profit EUR 69.7 million.