Professional Technical Officer (PTO) Marine Maintenance Supervisor
Job description
Department for Infrastructure (DfI) The Department for Infrastructure is responsible for the maintenance, development and planning of critical infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Through its focus on water, transport and planning, the Department is seeking to manage and protect over £30 bn of public assets that improve people’s quality of life, reduce our impact on the planet by living sustainability and decarbonising key services, and building prosperity by driving inclusive productivity. The Department has a vast and wide-ranging remit. Its responsibilities are grouped into three key delivery areas: Water, Transport and Planning. The Department for Infrastructure employs around 3,000 staff and is organised under a Departmental structure within the following Groups: Transport and Road Asset Management Transport Policy and Planning Major Projects and Active Travel Road Asset Development Road Asset Maintenance Road Engineering Climate, Planning and Public Transport Strategic Planning Regional Planning Climate Change Public Transport Policy Public Transport Operations Safe and Accessible Travel Driver and Vehicle Agency Water and Departmental Delivery Water and Drainage Policy Living with Water and the Power of Water Rivers Development Rivers Operations Governance, EU and Ministerial Support Finance Corporate Strategy and Performance Corporate Support Services Communications, Public Affairs and Engagement Climate, Planning and Public Transport Group The Climate, Planning and Public Transport Group is headed by a Deputy Secretary (Grade 3) who is a member of the Departmental Board, and supported by seven Directors. The Group is responsible for: Leadership of DfI Climate Response and Mitigation (and Production of DfI Climate Action Plan); Planning Improvement Programme and Delivery; Updated and Relevant Planning and Transport Legislation; Enhanced Public Transport Network (Bus and Rail) to Support Modal Shift; and Modernisation of DVA (including Capital Programme). The Group is structured into five functional Directorates: DfI Climate Change; Driver and Vehicle Agency; Public Transport Policy; Public Transport Operations; Regional Planning, Governance and Legislation; Strategic Planning and Safe and Accessible Travel. Public Transport Operations Directorate is responsible for: Sponsorship / Oversight of Translink; Effective Public Service Agreement with Translink; Commercial bus permits; Accessible and Community Transport; and Strangford and Rathlin Ferries.
Responsibilities
- Operation of vessel planned maintenance system. Supervision of maintenance staff including Contractors as required and reporting and recording activities.
- Liaison with Crew and Management on the operation of the vessels including advice on safety issues. Undertaking daily checks of all ship systems including the ships electronic alarm systems and oiling and greasing machinery on a regular basis.
- Carrying out engine diagnostics through computerised Electronic Management Systems and first line diagnostics. Programming all on-board processors.
- Ordering materials and equipment to ensure maintenance of the vessels and maintaining workshop stores, machinery, and equipment. Generating computerised work sheets and maintaining records of all work undertaken on vessels.
- Researching and liaising with manufacturers, agents, and suppliers. Vessel refits, certification inspections and other duties
- Preparing specifications showing details of the work required during refits. Ordering materials and equipment required. Reporting and recording refit activities.
- Liaising with MCA Marine Surveyor and Ferry Manager regarding necessary action to ensure acceptance. Carry out on-scene supervision during execution of the Oil Spill Response Plan and implement Oil Pollution Preparedness Plan.
- The key responsibilities listed are not exhaustive but give a good indication of the main duties of the post.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have:
- At least a BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
- AND At least 2 years post qualification experience gained within the last 5 years of maintaining, repairing, and servicing machinery and diesel engines including Main Engines and Gearboxes and at least one of the following systems:
- Generators Propulsion Units Bilge and Fire Pumps Anchor Winch Hydraulic Systems Electrical Systems Diesel Particulate Filter systems (DPF’s)
- AND Access to a form of transport, which will enable them to fulfil their responsibilities.
Further Information
NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date 11th October 2024 at 12 noon.
Application Information
Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC306765)
- Vacancy ID
- 1680235
- Job ref.
- IRC306765
- Job Sector
- Public Sector,Engineering
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Strangford Ferry Terminal, 1 The Slip
- Salary
- £30,721 - £31,352 per annum (under review)
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37
- Published date
- 23/09/2024
- Closing date
- 11/10/2024
- Worktime
- Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm