Total 21 job vacancies by Caliber8 Pte. Ltd.

Senior Marine Superintendent (Chemical Type 1) - Singapore Ship Ownership

Are you a Marine Superintendent with 2-3 years of shore experience in managing chemical Type 1 vessels?

We have a fantastic opportunity with an ownership company based in Singapore!

We are seeking a Marine Superintendent with:

• Navigation 1st officer's COC on tankers, experience with Chemical Tankers or Tankers, at least 5 years’ experience on board Tankers
• 2 - 3 years of shore experiences in managing Chemical Tankers

Group Treasury Executive (Debt Management - open to candidates from banking)

Our client is a leading maritime organisation who is hiring this role as an expansion.

Reports into the Treasury Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY

The role is within the Treasury (Debt Management) team, and the individual will be working closely with other functions in the Treasury team. Responsibilities includes administering and maintaining the loan and swap book, as well as assisting in debt/ treasury related activities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Administer loan and swap book (for new and existing facilities)
• Liaising with banks/agents for rate fixing, arranging for timely debt servicing (including swaps, FFAs), arranging for loan disbursements etc.
• Checking/verifying all payments and disbursements (including bank charges, interest/swap/fee calculation) in relation to the loan and swap book
• Preparation of treasury management reports/forecasts to internal departments (including Cash Management and Accounts) on all debt related activities
• To assist in fund raising activities, preparation of bank presentations, as well as information requested by existing/potential banks
• To assist in maintaining/developing existing/new banking relationships
• To assist in optimizing funding structure, e.g. hedging structures/policies relating to interest rates, currencies, interest periods and so on
• Updating and maintenance of databases for debt and treasury related activities
• Ad hoc support for other treasury related activities as required and directed

Qualification/Experience

• At least 3 years in similar treasury function of corporation handling significant loan book or in a bank engaged in credit administration and/or corporate lending activities
• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent
• Flair for numbers and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with banking terms and financing structures
• Good IT knowledge eg. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge of treasury system Kyriba is a plus

About the job

Job Description

This role includes ensuring the maintenance, repair, and compliance of tankers with international regulations, managing budgets, coordinating with equipment maker, shipyards, repair companies and suppliers, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of the fleet. You should be independently assisting ship staff in troubleshooting technical issues, and work closely with regulatory bodies, Classification societies, local administration to ensure adherence to SOLAS, MARPOL & prevailing maritime laws and safety standards.

The role will oversee the technical operations of tanker vessels on tramping trade with Oil majors and oil traders. The role will ensure assigned vessels are maintained according to Company procedures & International regulations (Class, Flag, USCG, AMSA & other MoUs). The role includes regular overseas trips to inspect ships will be required. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle occasional work pressure.

Job requirements

• Proficiency certificate: MEO Class 1 Certificate of competency or Certificate of Competency (motor).
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience as Technical Superintendent in a Ship Management/Owner company looking after oil/chemical tankers, product tankers. Additional experience of Gas carriers is added preference.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as Chief Engineer on Product Tanker.
• Able to prioritise workload and handle the ship operations independently.
• Prior experience in operating ME-C engine, Framo system, BWTS and EGCS.
• SIRE/ CDI inspections.
• Independently carry out the incident investigations.
• Drydocking (including special surveys) and retrofit.
• Proficient in English language.
• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Power presentation skills.

Our client is an established shipping conglomerate looking to recruit and ex seafarer with relevant shore based experience in HSEQ within the shipping industry.

Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Draft Group HSSEQ Fleet Circular/Alerts – Action Tracker & Filing
2. Update and monitor Incident/NM record tracker in “KPI monitoring”
3. Update, file and trending of Monthly SOS report
4. ECP - Monitor audits, LTIF, TRCF – Tracking - KPI Monitoring – by month end
5. Monthly, Qtly and annual reports of HSSEQ & ECP reports
6. Track and follow up on all “ORS” reports until closeout actions are recorded.
7. Tracking the vessel’s schedule for TPA audits
8. Assisting the fleet team with new takeovers and handover MOCs.
9. Track the CA-PA implementation for NCR, Defects, Incidents closeout actions.
10. Record and file Quarterly Meeting Review, Crew/Vessel Feedback, Customer Feedback
11. ECP – IA report draft & closeout tracking and collate from different dept TS/MS & DPA.
12. Facilitate Group HSSEQ briefings for shore employees and attachments
13. Record & file HSE Fleet Statistic, SIRE FSC PSC, Incident Tracker
14. Assist the Marine teams as back up during emergency, crisis, drills and holidays.
15. Maintain & update the Group HSSEQ incident dashboard
16. Maintain and update the ECP observations & NCR dashboard
Non-PO Invoices (send to Esker directly) & New vendor creation in SAP MDG


Preferred Experience
• A similar work experience or sailing experience with basic knowledge of ships & operations onboard
• A similar work experience or adequate sailing experience with basic knowledge of ships and safety operations onboard.
• Good computer skills of MS Office Suite including Excel, Power Point Etc
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge on administrative duties including tracking invoicing, logistics, courier and parcel bookings.

Our client is an established shipping conglomerate looking to recruit a Senior Executive, Insurance, who can assist in their group insurance such as P&I, H & M, corporate, business and project insurance policies globally.

Role and Responsibilities:

Insurance Operations

• Report to the organisation on cover arrangements, premiums and recoveries.
• Liaise with brokers on all documentations, discuss with any coverage issues time to time to assist commercial hubs on a timely basis.
• Follow up with brokers on hull claims in coordination with fleet’s operation team.
• Engage/coordinate with relevant brokers and group’s relevant offices to ensure timely renewal of all annual corporate and business insurance policies globally (e.g. professional indemnity, workers compensation, comprehensive general liability, marine cargo, directors and officers, travel, business interruption, cyber security, public liability, property all risk, auto liability).
• Prepare the report, presentation of claims record for the purpose of insurance renewals.
• Instruct Broker to arrange and place appropriate insurance programmes to protect the organization
• Resolve insurance queries from departments and third parties.
• Explore extra war risk insurance cover, piracy cover, K&R, Loss of Hire insurance cover.
• Maintain proper record for all insurance covers, premiums, policies, loss records in the system.

Contract Insurance Reviews

• Review and identify issues in policy wordings.
• Timely review of all contracts to ensure terms and conditions agreed within the contract are covered by existing insurance covers available and propose amendments to bring contractual liabilities under existing insurance covers. If required, additional insurance has to be put in place in order to carve out onerous

Claims Handling

• Ensure all claims are filed and notified to brokers/underwriters timely.
• Maximize and expedite the recovery of claims by working closely with brokers, loss adjusters, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Business Partnering
• Provide training to key stakeholders (e.g. superintendents, commercial managers) in ensuring potential insurance claims are submitted timely.
• Data Analysis and Loss Prevention
• Identify loss trends and severity of losses and recommend appropriate corrective actions in loss prevention, avoidance and mitigation.
• Monthly reporting on trends of various claims and its incident frequency
• Compile claim statistics and reports periodically, including but not limited to claims listing and loss record to date.
• Liaise with Average Adjustor in the event of General Average declaration
• Assist and liaise with appointed Average Adjustor for Particular Average claims.

Requirements:

Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Engineering / Business / Insurance from a recognized university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with insurance policies common in the shipping industry, like professional indemnity, Hull and Machinery, all risk, marine cargo, comprehensive general liability, products liability, public liability, directors and officer insurance and employers’ liability.
• Well versed with insurance terms and conditions, common endorsements/exclusions, typical costs of different insurance policies.
• Good interpersonal and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence at all levels within the business.

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates a well-organised and logical approach to work.
• Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Numerate and articulate.
• Able to influence others.
• Positive attitude.
• Problem solver and ability to think out of the box.
• Meticulous, self-driven & pro-active, with initiative to work independently or in a team.
• Highly adaptable to dynamic work environments.

Group Treasury Executive (Debt Management)

Our client is a leading maritime organisation who is hiring this role as an expansion.

Reports into the Treasury Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY

The role is within the Treasury (Debt Management) team, and the individual will be working closely with other functions in the Treasury team. Responsibilities includes administering and maintaining the loan and swap book, as well as assisting in debt/ treasury related activities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Administer loan and swap book (for new and existing facilities)
• Liaising with banks/agents for rate fixing, arranging for timely debt servicing (including swaps, FFAs), arranging for loan disbursements etc.
• Checking/verifying all payments and disbursements (including bank charges, interest/swap/fee calculation) in relation to the loan and swap book
• Preparation of treasury management reports/forecasts to internal departments (including Cash Management and Accounts) on all debt related activities
• To assist in fund raising activities, preparation of bank presentations, as well as information requested by existing/potential banks
• To assist in maintaining/developing existing/new banking relationships
• To assist in optimizing funding structure, e.g. hedging structures/policies relating to interest rates, currencies, interest periods and so on
• Updating and maintenance of databases for debt and treasury related activities
• Ad hoc support for other treasury related activities as required and directed

Qualification/Experience

• At least 3 years in similar treasury function of corporation handling significant loan book or in a bank engaged in credit administration and/or corporate lending activities
• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent
• Flair for numbers and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with banking terms and financing structures
• Good IT knowledge eg. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge of treasury system Kyriba is a plus

Our client is a leading European Marine product supplier within the shipping industry and has been on a growth trajectory since the past 10 years in Singapore.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior marine purchasing background or with expertise in managing operations of a marine product/service in the maritime industry.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be closely working with the sales teams and suppliers globally for all logistics, supply chain, procurement and RFQ related matters.

If you are a fast paced dynamic individual who is looking to fast track their careers and passionate about the shipping industry, we look forward hearing from you!

Senior Financial Analyst (Medical Devices)

Our client is a leading medical device brand and is headquartered globally in the US. They are looking for a dynamic finance business partner for their SEA region to report into the FP&A Manager based in Singapore.

• Work with the commercial team to drive the development of strategic (multi-year) long-term financial plans, encompassing market landscape, and capital requirements.
• Develop and implement short-term financial and operational plans (budgets and forecasts).
• Ensure financial results and related reporting requirements are accurate and submitted to Asia Pacific region in accordance with all deadlines.
• Ensure that business and financial plans include defined and measurable initiatives and programs aligned to support such plans.
• Set business framework for managing business investments, resource allocations, business planning, operations and performance measurements.
• Provide financial modelling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc financial projects
• Proactively monitor and put in place performance reporting processes to ensure both short-term and long-term objectives are met.
• Provide management team with insightful decision support/business analysis.
• Ensure pricing and investments support business growth and continued profit improvement.
• Coordinate Control and Compliance initiatives, Accounting /Audit activities and effective working capital management.

Successful Applicant

• A graduate degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Experience with managing through organizational challenges.
• 6+ years of experience in operations management or equivalent experience supporting the business as a finance partner.
• Demonstrated strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of relevant commercial activities.
• Multi-national company experience with specific success working for US- based companies.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of a company.
• Ability to travel throughout the Asia Pacific region.English fluency is a must and a solid understanding of the Asia region is desired.
  

Are you looking for a 3 month contract role and have prior dry cargo operations experience/ Trade Execution experience?

This is a great opportunity to get a 3 month income with a leading grain trading company while you await for permanent roles which are plenty typically in the 1st quarter of the year.

The ideal candidate has prior background in trade execution including but not limited to Letter of credits, vessel nomination and Bills of lading.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Individuals who is minimally a Diploma holder and least 1 year as a Technical Executive with some purchasing experience in a shipping company.

DESCRIPTION

The function is responsible for the efficient execution of the technical and purchase key processes to support the company’s fleet of vessels.

Job Description

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, coordinate and ensure timely follow-up of class and flag requirements in order that the vessel attains sea worthiness and commercial readiness.

• Determine class / flag requirements and apply to class / flag administration for surveys, inspections, related issues and special requests.

• Pre-preparation of draft specification for modification / alternation to vessel for compliance of Class / Statutory requirements.

• Plan, arrange and coordinate class and flag surveys or exemptions and other related requirements.

• Update, maintain accuracy and practice good housekeeping of records, plans and drawings.

• Follow up with Superintendent (Tech) for PMS overdue jobs report

2. Support S&P on change of flag and ownership of our vessel in coordination with class / flag.

• Plan, arrange and coordinate activities and logistics requirements for a smooth flag change and ownership transfer (vessel’s take over / hand over, new building).

3. Support S&P on request for technical information pertaining to our fleet.

4. Identify, arrange and follow up on offland items from vessel for repair / service:

• Source, identify and obtain approval of contractor and pricing for repair / service work.

• Follow up with contractor and vessel till the successful completion of the repair / service work, reports update to Danaos (PMS, offland, Running Hrs Machinery) and payment closure.

5. Support Superintendents in dry-docking and related activities:

• Liaise with vessel and other sources to compile dry dock planning requirements / specifications and budget / costing.

• Compile and review dry-docking specification quote from yards / contractors, prepare and update file for Superintendents, Fleet Manger and Technical Director’s discussion and approval.

Monitor, identify and communicate progress and any deviation from dry dock plan.

• Follow up on documentations (i) upon confirmation of selected yard / contractors and (ii) at the end of dry-docking process including closure of invoices with Superintendents.

6. Monitor and ensure all trading certificates are valid, follow up on hot work and daily correspondence with vessel.

7. Administer, review and enforce the ISO procedures and requirements for technical processes.

PURCHASING RESPONSIBILITIES

8. Prepare and Issue Purchase order (PO)

• Ensure approval is obtained and proper closure of the purchasing activities for each technical purchase requirement.

9. Plan, coordinate and ensure that all requirements are delivered to vessel on time, at the right cost and specifications.

• Identify and source for vessels’ requirements (i.e. general store, spares, provision and bonded stores).

• Plan, coordinate (with Operations and Fleet Personnel Department) and monitor the delivery of stores / spares to vessels in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Solicit vessel’s feedback on supplies and follow up on payments, non-conformities deliveries (quality, quantity, specifications) with respective suppliers.

• Monitor spare parts readiness and plan delivery to vessel at the earliest convenient port.

10. Update and maintain accuracy of all office records and documentations.

• Ensure that all documents are properly filed and maintained for ease of reference and retrieval during audits.

• Maintain and update accurately the following records:

- Supply Log,

- Spares/Stores Report by 1st Week every month

- Gas Bottle inventory

- Counter party evaluation for Technical Attendance

- Worklist

- Vessel Expense Report.

11. Ensure that purchasing role and responsibility are carried out in accordance with Company’s policy and procedures.

• Ensure that all vessels comply with Company’s policy and procedure for Shipboard Purchase.

• Ensure proper closure of purchasing activities for each purchase requirement.

12. Ensure that suppliers’ performances meet Company’s expectations and contract prices are competitive.

• Familiarize with different supply types and their specifications to perform price comparison / accurate evaluation and negotiation to ensure right purchases.

• Review contracts, negotiate prices and year-end rebate.

13. Any other duties as and when assigned by Superiors.

Qualifications / Experiences

• Minimum GCE “O” Level or Equivalent. Diploma holder preferred.

• Preferably at least 1 year as a Technical Executive with some purchasing experience in a shipping company.

• Basic IT knowledge, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Email

• Good knowledge of technical, purchasing and logistics processes

• Good communication skills – spoken and written English

Our client is a leading oil and gas player and looking for an HSE specialist for their fleet of vessels.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to join a market leading company who have a good work environment and work life balance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support Company Safety Management System implementation tasks including manuals and fleet notices.
• Application / arrangement of internal & external Audits and inspections for fleet vessels and office including ISM, ISPS, MLC & ISO.
• Support managing vessels and shore staff for Charterer's Vetting Inspection (TMSA Audit & SIRE Inspection arrangements).
• Health, Safety, Environment and Quality objective/KPI monitoring and analysis of fleet.
• Secretariat for Quarterly and annual Review Meeting. Prepare agenda, materials and official minutes.
• Support all documentation and activities for various HSEQ office tasks and projects as instructed by the division in charge.

Requirements

• Experience of handling Ship Management functions in previous roles is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• More than 2 years working experience, preferably in HSE function.
• Proficient PC skills (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint/MS Outlook/BI & AI Tool); MS Access.
• Positive, service-oriented, self-motivated, detail-minded, and good team player.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent and speedy documentation skill.
• Good patience with documentation.

Please note that this role is only open to candidates with unrestricted work entitlement in Singapore and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Senior Financial Analyst (Pharmaceutical/Medical Device)

Our client is a leading medical device brand and is headquartered globally in the US. They are looking for a dynamic finance business partner for their SEA region to report into the FP&A Manager based in Singapore.

• Work with the commercial team to drive the development of strategic (multi-year) long-term financial plans, encompassing market landscape, and capital requirements.
• Develop and implement short-term financial and operational plans (budgets and forecasts).
• Ensure financial results and related reporting requirements are accurate and submitted to Asia Pacific region in accordance with all deadlines.
• Ensure that business and financial plans include defined and measurable initiatives and programs aligned to support such plans.
• Set business framework for managing business investments, resource allocations, business planning, operations and performance measurements.
• Provide financial modelling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc financial projects
• Proactively monitor and put in place performance reporting processes to ensure both short-term and long-term objectives are met.
• Provide management team with insightful decision support/business analysis.
• Ensure pricing and investments support business growth and continued profit improvement.
• Coordinate Control and Compliance initiatives, Accounting /Audit activities and effective working capital management.

Successful Applicant

• A graduate degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Experience with managing through organizational challenges.
• 6+ years of experience in operations management or equivalent experience supporting the business as a finance partner.
• Demonstrated strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of relevant commercial activities.
• Multi-national company experience with specific success working for US- based companies.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of a company.
• Ability to travel throughout the Asia Pacific region.
• English fluency is a must and a solid understanding of the Asia region is desired.

Senior Middle Office Analyst (Commodity Trading MNC)

Our client is a global commodity trading company and one of the largest in the world.

Job Role:

Senior Middle office Analyst will lead the financial risk management in commodity, foreign exchange risks and trading profit and loss for the defined businesses and areas. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders within the Metals business to develop and implement the key controls to ensure operational compliance and accuracy of data and reports. You will lead the process standardization and optimization and develop new solutions to enhance automation and implement the transformation.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to manage complex commodity and foreign exchange position reporting and reconciliation and ensure any significant differences are resolved and communicated appropriately.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to monitor commodity and foreign exchange exposure and ensure completeness of all the complex financial reporting within deadlines and compare against limits, escalate and resolve breaches of limits.
• Validate reports and reconcile trading profit and loss by line of impact with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance of operations and monitor points of control.
• Develop and implement process simplification, enhance process standardization, optimize reporting and drive automation and transformation processes.
• Lead risk management best practices and improvement initiatives.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Utilize quantitative skillset in reporting and analytics to deliver specific reports pertaining to PNL, customer profitability etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, risk management.
• Experience in visualization tools such as Power Bi and Tableau
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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations with knowledge of financial risk management and related financial processes
• Experience in Metals Industry specifically understanding of Metal’s trading
• Experience in quantitative/basic programming skills like Python and R

Prior Beneficial Experiences

• Drive financial reporting operational and improvement activities
• Provide financial modeling input into business cases, costs and schedules to support growth in the business

Are you an experienced Purchaser looking for a good work life balance and a stable working environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading ship owner in their marine purchasing department who are on a rapid expansion plan in Singapore.

You will be responsible for day to day procurement of spare parts for 4 ships only and in charge of technical services, spares and logistics.

Please note that this role is only open to local Singaporeans or Permanent Residents and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Are you an experienced Crewing Executive with good knowldge of STCW documents, payroll and invoicing?

Are you looking for a good work life balance and a stable working environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading ship owner in their crewing department who are on a rapid expansion plan in Singapore.

You will be responsible for handling crew accounts, assist the Crewing Managers in the day to day activities and administration. If you have hands on crewing operations experience, you may even be considered for an Assistant Operations Manager role.

Please note that this role is only open to local Singaporeans or Permanent Residents and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.