Vestland Offshore is seeking new Employees

We are experiencing growth and are currently looking to strengthen our team with the following positions; Procurement Manager, Vessel Manager and a HSE Manager. Work location will be either in Austevoll or in Bergen. Valid experience in the above mentioned position will be favored in the selection of candidates.

Position: Procurement Manager

Qualifications:

Higher education within logistics, or equivalent. Long experience can compensate for missing education. Min. 5 years’ experience from ship operations.

Skills and competencies:

• Good verbal and written English communication skills

• Able to work under pressure and avoid pressured situations by planning ahead, delegating and remaining calm.

• Systematic and effective.

• Good IT skills.

General

Procurement activities for all Company Offices and Vessels.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

·        Evaluation, approval and audit of Vendors and Suppliers of Materials and Services

·        Enforce strict purchasing routines throughout the Company

·        Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements

·        Develop and maintain logistic Procedures and Routines

·        Keep the Fleet updated with information on approved Vendors and Suppliers

·        Assist with preparation of Budgets

·        Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system and the customers. (ISO 9001:2015 5.1).

Position: Vessel Manager

Qualifications

Higher maritime or technical education , or equivalent. Long experience can compensate for missing education. Min. 3 years’ experience from ship operations.

Skills and competencies:

• Good verbal and written English communication skills

• Able to work under pressure and avoid pressured situations by planning ahead, delegating and remaining calm.

• Systematic and effective.

• Good IT skills.

General

Overall responsibility for safe operation of dedicated Vessels

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

·        Management of assigned Vessels according to the Company IMS, Company Policies and other prevailing Rules and Regulation set out by the Company, Authorities and Contract obligations

·        Perform Annual Technical Inspections on board

·        Arrange and follow up Class and Statutory Audits on board, monitor Class and Statutory Status

·        Follow up the Vessel Maintenance System to a PMS standard (TMV2) in close cooperation with PMS Superintendent to harmonize a Fleet Standard

·        Prepare and follow up Yard Stays and Dry Dockings using TMV2

·        Prepare and present monthly reports according to the IMS, in close cooperation with the Controller

·        Prepare the yearly OPEX budget in close cooperation with VP Marine Operations & HSE

·        Approve expenditures according to “Vessel Budgets” for the assigned Vessels

·        Handle Warranty, Hull and Machinery claims

·        Prepare and file the information needed to invoice the Charterers.

·        Follow up purchase activities for the Vessel according to budgets and processes/procedures set out by the Purchase department

·        Responsible for ensuring that the vessel is manned by certified crew at any time, coordinated closely with the HR manager.

Position: HSE Manager

Qualifications

Higher maritime or technical education , or equivalent. Long experience can compensate for missing education. Min. 5 years’ experience from ship operations.

Skills and competencies:

• Good verbal and written English communication skills

• Able to work under pressure and avoid pressured situations by planning ahead, delegating and remaining calm.

• Systematic and effective.

• Good IT skills.

General

Company HSE management

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

·        Develop and implement procedures to ensure, implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety, Environmental and Security routines and standards

·        Prepare HSE budgets to VP Marine Operations & HSE which ensure sufficient resources to meet the Company targets

·        Set targets to achieve the Company's HSE objectives (KPI’s)

·        Initiate investigations after incidents and non-conformities

·        Initiate improvement projects, in conjunction with the Departments Heads

·        Initiate and implement processes to ensure compliance with the certified and industry standards, to ensure HSE improvements

·        To access all documentation within the company with regards to safety and environment. This includes inspection reports and appraisals / evaluations.

·        Marine operations and nautical related projects and tasks

We offer:

•            Competitive conditions

•            Dynamic and international working environment

•            Challenging development opportunities

Other:

•                   Offices based in Austevoll at Austevollshella and branch Office in Bergen.

•                   The positions will involve some traveling in conjunction with Vessel, charterer and supplier visits.