Dredging Superintendent (PortHarcourt)

Dredging/Marine Superintendent 


Is responsible for the execution of the dredging and marine works. He organizes the work, so that the work is carried out to the required standards of safety and quality with a minimum of risk to persons and equipment. 
Is responsible for the most cost-effective method of execution and monitors daily the actual – versus estimated output. 
Supervises the (SDM)Surry Density Measure on all operational planning and execution of dredging works and seeks together with the crew on the right choice of cutter, suction heads, discharge lines, impellers, number of pumps, choice of dredging cycle, etc. 
Reporting of defects to vessels or their auxiliary equipment to the Technical Commercial Manager and the Head office 
Daily reporting to and consultation with the Project Team on the operational activities, more in particular on the progress of the works for which he is responsible. 
Reporting of accidents or particular events 
Responsible for the safety and health of the employees and Subcontractors, including the environmental performance 
Execution of the work in accordance with the local environmental prescriptions and regulations 
Making honest and valued evaluation of the SDM (Surry Density Measure)/Crew/ Sandfield master/ barge master. 
Maintain relationships with shipowners. 
Manage Planned Maintenance System (PMS), repairs and maintenance activities to minimize downtime. 
 Ensure vessels comply with international and local maritime regulations. 
 Conduct regular inspections and audits (ISM, ISPS and MLC) of vessels to ensure safety and operational standards. 
 Investigate and report on incidents or accidents involving company vessels. 
Ensure proper documentation, procedures and record-keeping for all maritime operations. 
Ensure sufficient stock of relevant spare parts and consumables. 
Responsible for the training of crew; Perform competency assessment and performance evaluation of crew. 
Oversee allocation of resources to vessels. 
Maintain Safety Management System (SMS) updates to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficient procedures. 


Job Requirements 

Educational Qualifications & Certifications 


Civil Engineer in Construction, Mechanical, Marine Engineering 


Relevant Profile experience 


In depth understanding of dredging processes/use of dredging equipment/ land reclamation/ pipelines, cutter types, pick points etc. 
Ability to transform raw data into readable format and ability to interpret this format and come to relevant conclusion based on the converted raw date 
Implement dredging methodologies 
Analytic capability 
Leadership capabilities 
Ability interact with crew, SDM 
Ability to take responsibility and suggest decision based on the knows and unknowns on project site. 
Ability to link survey-results ( calculation, heights, benchmarks, charts, tolerances, etc.) to contractual implications 
Ability to work autonomous 
Having a problem solving mind and able to spread this attitude amongst his project team