DP World - Maritime Solutions, Marine Manager, UAE Ports,Dubai

ABOUT THE ROLE: Based at our Jebel Ali Operations facility, and reporting to the General Manager UAE Ports Business Unit, the Marine Manager is responsible for the day to day & long-term operational and technical management of the Maritime Solutions Tugs, Pilot boats, and Mooring departments in the UAE region. He monitors and reports, as required, any issues or key initiatives to improve & ensure business development. - The Marine Manager will establish & maintain business relationships with all clients and employees within a diverse working environment to effectively accomplish a common organisation goal. This responsibility is specifically to deliver cost-effective, timely, and high-quality service to meet the contractual requirements of the Company. - The Marine Manger is responsible for the technical performance of all vessels under Maritime Solutions management, management of vessel dockings, builds, modifications, and the development of technical project solutions. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Operational Management: To ensure fleet vessels are fit for purpose and fully operational to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements. To manage the Mooring (shore and seagoing), Pilot Boats, and Tugs Department to ensure contractual obligations and customer requirements are met. Developing vessel programs to ensure the use of individual assets are optimized to gain efficiencies in crewing and top-side maintenance. To ensure staff are appropriately trained and qualified for the vessel areas they will be required to operate in. To monitor and maintain survey and certification requirements to meet regulations and insurance requirements. To maintain and develop company operational procedures. To manage Incident reports. To liaison with clients regarding operational matters. To assist in projects as required including build and modification programs, dry dockings, new installations, conversions, etc. Manage Technical to ensure highest possible uptime for the assets at the same time ensuring up to date maintenance with the highest quality standard. Work with the Technical team to ensure effective, economical and high standard docking of the assets from time to time. Work with the Technical team to develop budgets for every year and ensure effective cost expenditure in line with the approved budget Manage technical team’s input on new projects, tenders, contract renewals for projects, and presentation for final sign-off on technical costs for such projects Technical Solution Development : To develop and recommend technical solution strategies in consultation with General Manager - UAE Ports. To identify and assess vessels (existing vessels or new designs) for suitability to customer/ DPWM requirements. To develop specifications for shipyard appraisal and quote for vessel builds, modifications, and dockings. To identify and recommend shipyard options for execution of technical solution. To develop and manage relationships with potential subcontractors and suppliers. To prepare documentation and conduct briefings to achieve any necessary internal approvals. To undertake project risk assessments. To develop costings for technical project solutions. Technical Management/ Execution : To manage and/or prepare final specification package for firm shipyard pricing and time commitment. To develop comprehensive budgets and plans for project execution and manage project in accordance with approved plans. To select shipyard to satisfy both P&OML and the customer’s requirements. To supervise technical solution delivery process (both on-site and remotely) in accordance with approved solution parameters. To ensure applicable regulatory authority approvals (both class and safety authority) are obtained at relevant times in the implementation process. To manage project resources to effectively deliver required project outcomes. To pro-actively communicate with General Manager UAE Ports the work/project status, emergent issues, and drive the project team to provide necessary inputs and adhere to project milestones. To develop and manage relationship with client including establishment of client reporting framework. To undertake post-project execution assessment to determine lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. Procurement : To ensure that all goods requisitioned for fleet vessels are sourced in a timely and cost-effective manner, as much as possible, through approved suppliers. To investigate process and procedure to obtain group purchasing arrangements across the company. Financial Management: To authorize expenses within authority limits. To monitor & report financial variances against budgets. To manage costs

Operational Management: Ensure fleet vessels are fit for purpose and fully operational to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements. Manage the Mooring (shore and seagoing), Pilot Boats, and Tugs Department to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements. Develop vessel programs to optimize asset usage for crewing and maintenance. Ensure staff are trained and qualified for operations. Monitor and maintain survey and certification requirements to meet regulations and insurance. Maintain and develop operational procedures. Manage incident reports. Liaise with clients on operational matters. Assist in projects including build/modification, dry dockings, new installations, conversions. Manage technical uptime and maintenance quality, work with Technical team on dockings and cost-effective asset management. Develop annual budgets and ensure expenditures align with approved budget. Manage technical team input on new projects, tenders, contract renewals, and present for sign-off on technical costs.