Machinery Supervisor

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Reports To

• Maintenance Superintendent

Background

• Exhibits good leadership, supervisory and safety behaviors and specifically ensures that all aspects of the Machinery operation and maintenance are carried out safely, through careful delegation and control of responsibilities.

Authority

• Is specifically responsible for the operation and maintenance of machinery equipment and systems and the competence of those under immediate supervision.

Immediate Subordinates

• Assistant Machinery Supervisor, Machinery Technicians, Visitors, Vendor Technicians and Subcontractors

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• Exhibits good leadership, supervisory and safety behaviors and specifically ensures that all aspects of the Machinery operation and maintenance are carried out safely, through careful delegation and control of responsibilities.
• Specifically responsible for the operation and maintenance of machinery equipment and systems and the competence of those under immediate supervision
• 1) Engine Room Equipment and Systems and Utilities Operation and Maintenance 1 Prepare Utilities Plant and Systems for start-up, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 2 Start and Monitor Utilities Plant and Systems, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 3 Prepare and Shutdown Utilities Plant and Systems, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 4 Isolate and reinstate Utilities Plant and for Maintenance, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 5 Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification.
• 6 Adjust with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources.
• 7 Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history / log.
• 2) Manage and Supervise Effectively 1 Establish effective relationships with colleagues and subordinates.
• 2 Establish scope of work clearly (briefings, toolbox talks, presentations).
• 3 Plan and control use of resources effectively.
• (Personnel, time, materials, transport, IT).
• 4 Use of communication skills shows leadership (oral, teambuilding, recording, noting, handover, analyzing.
• 5 Promote training and competency assurance throughout the department in line with Company goals for the Unit.
• 6 Encourage and support all department personnel to achieve training and competency targets and plan for appropriate time allocation for this area of work.
• 7 Objective and consistent in assessment of subordinates using competence assessment system.
• 8 Make recommendations and improvements in working practices for greater safety, efficiency and profitability.
• 9 Ensure all Maintenance (Routine and breakdown) is completed and recorded accurately and clearly.
• 10 Ensure all that plant and machinery comply with Class and Inspections.
• 3) Contribute to Control of Critical Situations and Response to Emergencies 1 Developing critical situations (operational, weather, equipment failure, leaks, fires personnel etc.) are identified and logged for later analysis.
• 2 Positive action is taken to limit escalation and to maintain control using applied policies or procedures or initiative.
• 3 External agencies as appropriate are alerted in good time.
• 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures 1 Sample and check that controlled discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
• 2 Identify and halt unplanned discharges where possible and report immediately according to policy, procedure and regulation.
• 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
• 4 Resources such as PPE materials tools and spares are not wasted or used inefficiently.
• 5) Emergency Response 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more (Steam and Motor endorsement preferred), (DCE for Petroleum/Gas as appropriate).
• Experience as Chief Engineer on VLCC preferred and at least 2 years as 1st Engineer.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing and Machinery systems is desirable.
• Computer literate in Management System ‘Office’ software packages and experienced in maintenance management systems.
• Experience in PTW Systems.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B1 level according to the CEFR international standard.
• Medically fit according to the Company GEMS ‘Health Requirements to Work Offshore’ Instruction.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at . The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.