KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Marine Operations & Pier Supervisor
Competitive Tax-free Salary
This is a leading and key position in the Coastal & Marine Resources Core Lab organization, and involves working as part of a closely knit team of staff that keeps the Lab's assets working efficiently. The successful candidate will oversee the operation and maintenance of KAUST marine assets in support of the university's marine operation research mandate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop management processes for the service delivery, and optimized allocation and scheduling of KAUST marine resources.
• Plan and execute research marine field work programs and cruises.
• Coordinate with KAUST scientists and research teams about field work programs and equipment needs; and support marketing activities in pursuit of commercial work.
• Provide high-level leadership for all marine operations personnel, including ship captains, boat skippers, engineering staff, etc., including crewing, staff development, and succession planning.
• Oversee safe, effective, efficient and economic management of the operation, maintenance and overhaul of ships, workboats, inflatable boats, and research field and deployment equipment.
• Provide adequate engineering experience for the management, maintenance, and periodic inspection of the whole acquisition of assets (ship, workboats and field equipment). Coordinate engineering support requirements for marine operations, such as during cruises and dive-assisted deployment of marine sampling equipment.
• Prepare and supervise dry-dockings including but not limited to preparation and tendering of dry-dock specifications, and management supervision of dry-docking of KAUST owned vessels. Liaise with service providers and suppliers.
• Obtain approval from Classification Societies in respect of vessels Statutory and Class requirements and maintain an ongoing liaison with these bodies, if required.
• Promote and support new technologies. Propose and implement logistics, health & safety, security, and environmental improvements for KAUST marine operations.
• Oversee procurement and stocking of work tools, spare parts, fuels, consumables, and edible supplies; and ensure best value for money and KAUST purchasing standards are maintained.
• Supervise all marine and related land logistical operations, including storage, safekeeping, packaging, material handling, and shipping.
• Upkeep KAUST pier, docks, boat jetties, and their systems.
• Prepare operation budgets (and capital expenditure requests) for marine vessels and equipment. Monitor the implementation of these budgets and produce monthly and annual budget reports.
• Monitor report and implement current and new marine regulations affecting KAUST marine operations. Verify vessels are compliant with all relevant regulations and produce variance reports.
• Provide leadership role and act as contract manager in leasing of research vessels and maritime equipment.
Qualifications:
• A Licensed Mariner with BSc in nautical Science (preferably a Master Mariner) or BSc in Marine Engineering, or equivalent qualification with proven track record of growing marine operations responsibilities over a minimum period of 15 years, including at least 5 years as Marine Operation Manager
• At least 10 years of shipboard and seagoing experience
• Knowledge of marine services for academic and research institutions, is preferred
• Experience in dive operations and deployment of field equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of ship maintenance and repair
• Thorough working knowledge of UNOLS, RVOC, MARPOL and other relevant protocols
• High level awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
To apply, visit the KAUST website at http://apptrkr.com/347506 . All applications must be submitted through this site for consideration.
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Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2013-06-05 |
| Job Location: | Saudi Arabia |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Company Industry: | Education, Training, and Library |
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