Technical Assistant/ Officer

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents in monitoring the day-to-day technical operations of assigned vessels.

• Maintain records of all statutory and class records for vessels in the fleet.

• Update survey status upon receipt of report and coding of survey report for filling.

• Keep records of new and upcoming rules and legislation received from authorities and make them available to other superintendents.

• Monitor ship performance and maintain technical reports.

• Prepare and record estimated accruals for each month.

• Maintain up-to-date records and files of manuals, drawings, instruction books, and superintendent’s inspection reports for quick retrieval and reference.

• In the absence of the superintendent, handle correspondence to and from vessels and other concerned parties regarding spares, stores, repairs, surveys and registration.

• Maintain fuel analysis reports received by Technical Superintendents.

• In consultation and guidance from Technical Superintendents, follow company internal procedures and department handbook to handle vessel requisitions, request quotations from vendors, conduct cost and quality comparisons, seek necessary approvals, and arrange services and supplies related to ship equipment, general services, surveys, spares and stores as per schedule and vessel requirements. Keep records of all services, surveys, repairs and supplies of vessels in the fleet.

• Maintain records received from vessels and makers’ review reports; assist in preparing and keeping monthly reports for vessels in the fleet.

• Assist in preparing “Vessel Inspection Reports” by Technical Superintendents as well as monthly and yearly vessel reports. 

• Carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned by Superintendents / Fleet Manager or Fleet Director.

Requirements

• University graduate, preferably in shipping or related studies

• Experience as a “Technical Assistant” in a Ship Management company

• Fresh graduates are also welcome

• Responsible, positive, well-organized, and capable of communicating with all levels

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel and Chinese word processing

• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

• Immediate availability is highly preferred

   

Qualified and interested parties please send application with your current and expected salary to HR Department via email to hr@wahkwong.com.hk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information collected will be treated with strict confidential and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidentiality and used for consideration of application for relevant/similar roles only. Applicants not being invited for interview in 6 weeks after job application may consider their application unsuccessful and your personal data will be destroyed after a period of 6 months.