Supervisor, Workshop (Aids to Navigation)

About the Company:

We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC’s entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world.

As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first.

About the Job:

Ensures that all Aids to navigation, (AtoN) vessels and associated marine workshop & yard activities in Abu Dhabi waters under the control of PPA are perfectly maintained to minimize the number of breakdowns. Responsible to ensure adherence to the international navigation IALA standards while maintaining the navigational aids and acts as a focal point within the AtoN Bases for AtoN Operations maintenance to ensure that all operational trainings, and AtoN deployments are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides advice in AtoN Operations to AtoN Manager to ensure awareness and alignment with the corporate requirements as well as ADNOC PPA and IALA international standards.
• Oversees the installation of mooring and lighting equipment on AtoNs to ensure successful navigation of vessels that are entering/exiting the ports.
• Coordinates all yard activities with the help of AtoN Teams - involving crane operations, welding, and painting activities.
• Verifies that all Aids to navigation are working properly and updates the team with any irregularities in the functioning of these aids.
• Assists the Base Manager in surveying the navigational routes and is involved in maintenance activities and emergency call outs.
• Implements AtoN operations and maintenance policies and procedures in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders to maximise operational readiness and effectiveness.
• Ensures vessel availability and supervises the AtoN maintenance database.
• Plans all maintenance programs for AtoN activities.
• Understands the IALA standards and procedures and is aware of the Buoys / Beacons Marking System.
• Leads the quality control of AtoNs in accordance with the IALA Standards and ISO 9001:2015.
• Ensures that AtoN system is frequently updated with IALA Standards and ensures that the AtoN team is regularly trained and educated in any changes taking place.
• Ensures that all AtoN operations, on board vessels and in workshop, are run as per HSE requirements and adheres to Safe working instruction and SOPs.
• Reviews AtoN Risk assessment for all operations on board vessels and in workshop.
• Ensures that AtoN internal & external audits requirements are ready and complying to IMS.
• Implements the on-site survey and emergency response teams, upon notification of an emergency, to ensure efficient and accurate risk assessment as well as appropriate and timely disaster response.
• Leads the coordination of the AtoN operational emergency response initiatives by working with the relevant stakeholders to allocate and deploy the right human resources, equipment, and materials to contain incidents in the most proactive and effective way.
• Develops the AtoN budgets and track expenses and submits it to the Base Manager for endorsement.
• Investigates, reports, and records all incidents / accidents (such as injuries and first aid cases) to the Base Manager to ensure any risk factors or negligence is reported, assessed, and resolved as required by Management.
• Supervises the implementation of the forecasting of all the critical AtoN spare parts and service consumables, maintenance need, equipment rehabilitation, PPE, base needs on annual basis to sustain a credible stock level to minimize unplanned downtime with consideration to equipment age and type.
• Advises on purchase requisitions and ensures that items are sourced in a cost-effective manner.
• Reviews the progress of closing all requests for required refurbishment such as PPE, AtoN Spare parts, and tools.
• Trains and develops AtoN Team to reach full field capability and potential progression.
• Support other Base activities if requested.
• Remains ready on call for 24 hours / day.

Minimum Requirtments:

• HND, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in Aids to Navigation field.

Professional Certifications:

• IALA AtoN Level 1.
• STCW.
• T-BOSIET.
• Boat Operators Commercial License is preferred.
• Heavy Truck and Forklift driving licenses are preferred.