Technical coördinator

Working at Unigas

Unigas International is a well-reputed international shipping company focused on the carriage of liquefied gases on a worldwide basis. Founded in 1969 and supported by long-established family-owned maritime groups, Unigas is a key service provider to the world’s Energy and Chemical Majors, as well as leading Trading Houses across the globe. The Unigas fleet currently consists of 28 vessels and is operated out of offices in Rotterdam, Houston and Hong Kong.

 

To expand our inhouse Technical Department in Rotterdam, we are seeking to employ a

Technical Coordinator (1 FTE)

A great opportunity to join one of the worlds most renowned Gas Tanker operations, with a wealth of experience and insight into the sector. A challenging role, filled with opportunities, coupled with a flexible and progressive working environment. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to complement our team in Rotterdam. Would you like to solve complex problems together with colleagues from different departments? Are you ready to improve fleet operations and support our vessel by coordinating maintenance, repair and crew matters?

This is an important role for an active, analytical & persistent individual who want to develop strong connections with our seafarers, superintendents and operators. Your core objective is to ensure that the Unigas fleet is incurring the least amount of downtime for both planned and unplanned events.

As Technical Coordinator your main areas of focus will be:

• Coordinate daily fleet matters between Unigas’ commercial operations and Partner’s fleet management requirements. Together the aim is to minimize commercial interference while maximizing opportunities for maintenance and repairs.
• Guiding and assisting colleagues at sea and ashore with technical input and best practice information provisioning so that they can make informed decisions throughout. 
• Work closely with various inhouse departments as central point for preventive and corrective action coordination on all kinds of technical oriented items. This includes guiding crew members onboard the vessels.

Beyond these core responsibilities, there are also exciting areas to pick up and grow into, such as:

• Actively monitor, identify, and unlock improvement opportunities, as well as spot underperformance or lost potential.
• Analysing vessel & vessel class performance across the Unigas fleet. There are several areas of focus, being for example efficient power generation, reducing emissions through conscious fuel consumption and improving cargo plant operations.

Looking ahead, your role can further expand with additional areas of expertise including:

• Working closely with both in-house and external stakeholders to develop and implement solutions & tools in accordance with the (co-)created optimization roadmap.
• As technical expert you improve onboard operations by leveraging fleetwide experience. Towards the future you are open to providing operational training and sharing of lessons learned to crews.

 

Experience/Qualifications:

• You hold a degree in Marine/Mechanical engineering, Naval architecture or similar. Having sailed in rank as engineer or officer qualifies as well.
• Preferably some experience in (commercial) shipping and/or having worked in fleet/vessel management at a ship management company.
• Understanding of ship operations and equipment utilisation.
• Interest in gas and cargo handling is a bonus.

 

Your Profile:

• You are analytically strong, accurate under pressure and like to solve complex problems.
• You easily adapt to your audience and like to work with teams from different backgrounds & disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, in both oral and written English (Dutch is a plus).
• “Hands-on” and strong appetite to work in a fast-pace environment. You live by the ‘can do’ mentality and aim to positively surprise your audience by going above and beyond the expected. You find your way between details and the bigger commercial picture.
• You know when to apply a quick fix and when to dive into detailed solutions.
• Independent and decisive as well as being a strong team player.
• Self-motivated, responsible and professional.

 

Unigas’ offer

We offer a full-time position in a dynamic, commercial environment. The Technical team forms the heart of our operations at Unigas and consists of experienced colleagues, each with their own expertise. Our communication lines are short and informal, allowing you to quickly add value to the team and the business. It also enables you to quickly get familiar in the job and develop yourself towards a fleet management career in the shipping industry.

Our office on the 19^th floor is having an incredible view and is located in the heart of Rotterdam being next to Metro Beurs. Frequently visiting Unigas vessels as well as having the possibility to sail with a vessel is promoted.

We are offering primary benefits commensurate to the position, your education and experience. This includes 14 months’ salary, fully paid pension scheme, discretionary bonus arrangement and full travel allowance. Secondary benefits include 26 vacation days (basis full time employment), a loyalty program and the ability to acquire additional days off. To aid your private and professional development we offer the ability to follow courses & training , and will equip you with the required company tools such as a company laptop & phone.

 

Interested?

If you are interested in the above position, kindly send your detailed application letter with motivation and resume, in English, to Unigas International B.V., via careers@unigas.nl

Unsolicited offers and follow-up acquisitions are not appreciated.