We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Senior Chief Engineer - Hi Speed to join our Operation. 

Overall Purpose of the Job: To be responsible to the Technical Superintendent (Hi Speed) for the day to day management and technical operation of the Hi-Speed craft to ensure safe, compliant and efficient High Speed Vessels. This includes overseeing the day to day operational duties of the Hi Speed mechanics during maintenance and repairs. Contributing to refit specifications, budgeting (annual and CAPEX), survey schedules, on board general assessment and inspection of vessels. To ensure that the DNV PMS is used to its full potential in the delivery of all technical maintenance, repairs and record keeping. To liaise with the Technical Storekeeper to ensure adequate levels of stock are maintained and in a suitable condition. To deputise for the Technical Superintendent as required. 

Working Conditions: Based at Terminal 2 , Southampton with a requirement to attend docking location during ship’s refit of ship. 

Qualifications / Education Required: 

• STCW95 III/2 Class 4 Engineer Officer Certificate of Competence (or equivalent) 

Experience Required: 

• Relevant sea-going experience, preferably in a managerial position. 
• Shore based managerial experience and advantage. 
• Leadership experience, preferably in the marine industry 
• Refit experience an advantage 
• Knowledge in MTU series 2000 engines 

Competencies Required for Role: 

• Creating and Maintaining a maintenance plan for the organisation’s equipment 
• Technical understanding of electrical, mechanic and hydraulic systems for planning and troubleshooting 
• Maintaining vessels, tools and equipment required to perform the role effectively
• Producing technical documents that the company requires 
• Discussing maintenance concerns with the employer and communicating these to engineering team 
• Keeping a record of preventive and emergency maintenance carried out 
• Creating maintenance schedules and delegating tasks to team members