What we’re looking for
As part of this role, you will have to provide specialist knowledge and experiences within their discipline, to assess multi-discipline complex problems for external and internal clients to determine a range of alternative solutions, where previous experience does not provide any precedent.
What we offer you
1. The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
2. A Full-time permanent role
The role
3. To liaise with surveyors and external clients as the final escalation point regarding matters associated with MMS compliance and issue of certification, to ensure global consistency in line with strategic plan.
4. To lead in provision of technical guidance on interpretation of ISM / ISPS and MLC regulations to ensure global consistency.
5. To globally monitor developments in the industry and by competitors. Including representation to Flag and IACS on technical issues where required.
6. Establish methods of delegation and technical competency requirements appropriate for ISM / ISPS and MLC regulations.
7. To globally monitor adherence to Flag, LR and IACS procedures in order to ensure that defined standards and performance measures are upheld and ensure corrective procedures are enacted and communicated where required.
8. To review and endorse audit and inspection reports issued globally to ensure quality and consistent delivery.
9. Undertake daily technical correspondence (with critical decision making at level commensurate with role) to internal and external stakeholders as required by current departmental processes and procedures.
10. To train and develop team members; present internal and external training courses on specialist area of LR services and mentor new starters.
11. To monitor performance of the delivery processes and drive the development and improvement of an efficient and effective global assurance processes for certification of vessels in service in accordance regulations.
12. To actively deliver the management of change to LR MMS organization, systems, and processes.
13. To provide technical input to the development and implementation of MMS related internal and external training materials and programmes as required.
What you bring
14. A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme) or Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
15. Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
16. Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work.
17. Demonstrable understanding of the Project Management process, gained through experience and training.
18. Knowledge of marine classification and statutory certification commensurate with practical experience of a wide variety of ship types gained by prior employment as a surveyor.
19. Detailed knowledge and understanding of LR and IACS marine management system processes and procedures.
You are someone who:
20. Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs.
21. Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals.
22. Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions.
23. Is flexible and eager to take initiatives.
24. Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language.
25. Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment.
26. Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone.
About us
Maritime stakeholders are increasingly looking for digital solutions to address the growing challenges of operating in such a vast and complex industry. Pressing issues like climate change, supply chain volatility, and an increase in regulatory requirements already requires considerable agility on the part of all industry members, with no indication of abatement.
Technology will play a key role in allowing stakeholders to operate efficiently and responsibly in the decades to come. When it comes to managing a wide-ranging fleet of vessels, the need for real-time data exchange between ship and shore and interconnected, dynamic processes are sure to increase. Decision-makers will need access to more data than ever and a means to combine multiple interdependent datasets to derive insight and inform decision-making in real-time.
At LR, we have now developed a digital solutions portfolio that provides voyage compliance, voyage planning, ship management and vessel performance solutions to over 20,000 vessels across the globe.
Digital Solutions Division:
We recognise the challenges facing the maritime industry including the drive for decarbonization and the need for improved efficiency. To address these challenges OneOcean is now part of the Lloyd’s Register Digital Solutions division. We are proud to work alongside the other brands that comprise this division, providing voyage compliance, voyage planning, ship management and vessel performance solutions.