DP World - Maritime Solutions, Marine Manager, UAE Ports,Dubai

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Based at our Jebel Ali Operations facility, and reporting to the General Manager UAE Ports Business Unit, the Marine Manager is responsible for the day to day & long-term operational and technical management of the Maritime Solutions Tugs, Pilot boats, and Mooring departments in the UAE region. He monitors and reports, as required, any issues or key initiatives to improve & ensure business development.

- The Marine Manager will establish & maintain business relationships with all clients and employees within a diverse working environment to effectively accomplish a common organisation goal. This responsibility is specifically to deliver cost-effective, timely, and high-quality service to meet the contractual requirements of the Company.

- The Marine Manger is responsible for the technical performance of all vessels under Maritime Solutions management, management of vessel dockings, builds, modifications, and the development of technical project solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational Management:

To ensure fleet vessels are fit for purpose and fully operational to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements.

To manage the Mooring (shore and seagoing), Pilot Boats, and Tugs Department to ensure contractual obligations and customer requirements are met.

Developing vessel programs to ensure the use of individual assets are optimized to gain efficiencies in crewing and top-side maintenance.

To ensure staff are appropriately trained and qualified for the vessel areas they will be required to operate in.

To monitor and maintain survey and certification requirements to meet regulations and insurance requirements.

To maintain and develop company operational procedures.

To manage Incident reports.

To liaison with clients regarding operational matters.

To assist in projects as required including build and modification programs, dry dockings, new installations, conversions, etc.

Manage Technical to ensure highest possible uptime for the assets at the same time ensuring up to date maintenance with the highest quality standard.

Work with the Technical team to ensure effective, economical and high standard docking of the assets from time to time.

Work with the Technical team to develop budgets for every year and ensure effective cost expenditure in line with the approved budget

Manage technical team’s input on new projects, tenders, contract renewals for projects, and presentation for final sign-off on technical costs for such projects