OFFSHORE TECHNICAL MANAGER
The Offshore Technical Manager is responsible for the technical management of the vessel mining system (ROV seabed mining tool and Metallurgical Processing Plant) and all associated equipment, systems, and processes.
KEY OUTPUTS KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS KPI
1. SHES (SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY)
Ensure compliance with Group and ARGO Safety and Security policies.
Ensure compliance with Risk Assessments.
2. PRODUCTION
Ensures safe and efficient operation of the mining tool
ROV and Plant within the prescribed parameters and operational limits range.
Supervises the mining tool ROV launch and recovery (LARS).
Manage mining process on board in conjunction with SEN GEO, MAINT ENG, PLNT FOREMAN, OSMM, MASTER
Manages the SAGE PASTEL inventory system
Manages resupply of bunkers, spares, equipment, consumables and provisions in conjunction with OSMM, MASTER, ARGO (at sea or in
port)
Manages major port call maintenance projects eg, dry
dock, in conjunction with OSMM, MASTER, ARGO, IMDH
Maximize mining system utilization in liaison with the OSMM
Manages planned and preventative maintenance and repair schedules for mining systems
Manages planned and preventative maintenance and repair schedules for vessel systems, in conjunction with Chief Engineer and MASTER
3. REPORTING
Manage daily & monthly reporting of all technical data
including Consumption Report
Ensures relevant statutory documentation is maintained
Troubleshooting investigations on the mining system, rectification of problems, and reporting on findings with suggestions for continuous improvement.
4. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Provide input into annual budget planning process (vessel and mining systems)
Cost control
Compliance to budget
5. GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Ensures all statutory documentation is compliant (mining systems and vessel systems)
Ensures third-party commitments are met
6. HR Manage Technical and Plant
The crew leave balances by rotation planning in liaison with OSMM and HR
Technical and Plant crew personal growth and development to ensure
efficiency and achievement of own development goals.
Requirements Profile
Qualifications
Tertiary Degree Engineering discipline Minimum / Essential
Knowledge Mechanics, hydraulics, electrical and instrumentation
systems specializing in at least one discipline Preferred
Experience
Process / Place / Area Involvement Period Importance
Senior management Managerial/supervisory 10 years post qualification Minimum
Offshore industry Mining/Processing Plants Preferable
Behavioral / Attitudinal Competencies
Description Importance
1. Excellent people management and communication skills Essential
2. Excellent management skills in planning, organizing, and controlling Essential
3. Strong leadership skills with high ethical standards, creative and self-
motivated
4. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and service delivery Essential
5. Financial, budget, and project management skills Essential
6. Sound computer skills Essential
7. Excellent ability to create team synergy, manage diversity, and promote a
high-performance culture on board
8. Ability to develop and implement Marine, Health, Safety, and Management Essential system.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Essential
- Valid passport Mandatory
- Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (RSA / NAMIBIA) Mandatory
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) (RSA / NAMIBIA) Mandatory
- Seamans Record Book (RSA / NAMIBIA) Mandatory
- STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers),
Courses:
a. MFA (First Aid)
b. FF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)
c. PST (Personal Survival Techniques)
d. PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
e. HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
f. CSA (Competence
