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Team Lead – Technical (Contract)

Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain

Job Summary

The Team Lead – Technical (Contract) reports to the Manager Fast Ferries and has overall responsibility for the proper maintenance of the vessels. Provides technical/engineering support for maintenance activities and major repair projects and ensures adequate systems are in place for the recording of maintenance activities. The incumbent plans and executes dry-docking exercises, prepares budgets and implements effective cost control measures on ship spares and docking requirements. The role also includes the performance of technical compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting survey schedules, onboard general assessment of vessels, inspections and dry-docking etc.
• Ensures the assigned vessels are technically operational or otherwise managed accordingly.
• Liaises with marine officers on technical and operational matters including vessel performance, etc.
• Determines repair specifications for dry-docking and maintenance and attend to vessel dry docking, repairs and survey when required.
• Performs evaluation for dry-docking, repair quotes and selection of shipyards for repair works.
• Provides documented reports upon completion of dry-docking, including summaries of works performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Identifies technical and operational supplies required for the vessels at economical rates.
• Ensures that all copies of statutory and equipment certificates (life rafts, compasses, etc.) are properly maintained and documented.
• Performs monthly review of logs, processes and attend to vessel inspections.
• Monitors technical status of vessel with relation to class certificate and survey.
• Supervises contractors’ repair/maintenance of vessels.
• Performs technical compliance audits and investigation on defects/failures on a regular scheduled basis to ensure conformance.
• Works closely with the HSE Management team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of QHSE system and policies for the Division.
• Performs systematic review of recommended codes, guidelines and standards and ensure compliance with Quality & Safety Management standards
• Develops, plans and executes inspection programs in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supervises marine personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitors ongoing state of docks, ramps, structures, terminal buildings and other buildings, yard areas and other company facilities and ensure adherence to regulatory and industry standards; maintain annual inspection program
• Assists with the ongoing implementation and development of SMS system as pertains to the domestic vessels.
• Manages relationship with classification society and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the renewal of all statutory and regulatory certificates.
• Performs any other related duties assigned by the Manager Fast Ferries.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification/ Experience and Training:

• An Engineering Class 1 Certificate of Competency or Degree in a Maritime discipline with at least 7 years of related industry experience.
• A Class 2 Engineering Certificate with at least 10 years of related industry experience.
• Fast Ferry experience is a critical asset.

Additionally, the incumbent must demonstrate:
• An appreciation of the complexities of working in a fast ferry environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and report writing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of vessel and terminal operating processes, procedures, and technology.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory and regulatory rules and requirements.
• A willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Considerable knowledge in Engineering re Fast Ferry
• Analytical and highly proactive in technical trouble shooting and problem solving skills

Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

Divisional Manager Human Resources

Re: Team Lead – Technical

Port Authority Administration Building

Dock Road

Port of Spain.

OR

via E-mail as follows: aminaa@patnt.com

E-mail subject line should read: Team Lead – Technical

Subject line should read: Team Lead – Technical 

    Applications should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday 11^th October 2019 

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.

Executive Manager Finance (Contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary   

The Executive Manager Finance (Contract) reports directly to the General Manager / Chief Executive Officer and will provide Leadership and Management rigor in the control and Execution of the Organization’s Finance and Accounting function, while assuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to the Board of Directors, Executive and Management of Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) and its Strategic Business Units (SBUs) in both short and long term financial planning.
• Implement, monitor and maintain financial control systems and strategies to ensure compliance with generally acceptable accounting principles and standards, financial policies and procedures and or statutory obligations.
• Maintain responsibility for the co-ordination and development of the annual planning and budgeting cycle.
• Chair the Treasury and Investment Committee to ensure the maintenance of adequate cash flows to facilitate operations within each SBUs/Companies, manage inter-corporate finances, the prudent investment of surplus funds, management of government owned/ secured debt.
• Perform the Paying Agent function of government owned/secured debt.
• Monitor the Managers of Finance at the SBUs / Companies to ensure timely preparation and submission of reliable Monthly Management Reports including Variance Reports to the Board(s) of Directors.
• Ensure that financial statements and budget estimates provided by the internal stakeholders are based on the approved Strategic Plan and on reasonable and prudent judgment.
• Plan, approve and review the work programs and budget of the department.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure completion of audited accounts of the Financial Statements within the statutory time-frame.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager / Chief Executive Officer.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification/ Experience and Training:

• ACCA, CMA or any other recognized professional qualification in Accounting.
• MBA (with a major in Finance) would be an asset
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a variety of accounting roles, with at least five (5) years in a senior Leadership/Management capacity in a business environment.
• Considerable knowledge of management and financial accounting systems and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience in the deployment of information technology to support financial analysis and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in the use of IT tools
• Strong analytical and conceptual acumen
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or collaborate with cross-functional Teams
• Strong Transformational Leadership and Management capability

 

Divisional Manager Human Resources

Re: Team Lead – Technical

Port Authority Administration Building

Dock Road

Port of Spain.

OR

via E-mail as follows: aminaa@patnt.com

E-mail subject line should read: Team Lead – Technical

Subject line should read: Team Lead – Technical 

    Applications should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday 11^th October 2019 

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.

 

 

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