Job Description
SYR are proud to represent a long term client of ours who are one of the key players in the shipbuilding industry, in the UK.
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They are looking for a highly skilled & experienced Commissioning & Trials Manager to join the team.
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This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving and fast-growing shipbuilding company. As Commissioning Trials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning of ships.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests required by the classification society and/or supervisory body, as well as those necessary to obtain a provisional navigation permit from maritime authorities. You will ensure that the results of dockside and sea trials meet contractual and functional requirements set out in the contract.
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Additionally, you will organise and participate in the vessel’s contractual acceptance tests alongside the customer and/or their representative, following the criteria and definitions outlined in the technical specification and contract.
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All responsibilities will be performed in alignment with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), with a particular focus on the PR3 process, “Managing Projects.”
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Main Duties and Tasks
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Roles and Responsibilities
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· Vessel Commissioning & Internal Shipyard Trials
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· Conduct commissioning, system, and equipment operations.
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· Person responsible for trials afloat
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· Prepare test sheets and trial reports.
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· Serve as the primary contact for subcontractors and suppliers during testing and commissioning phases ensuring smooth collaboration between key system integrators.
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· Coordinate and manage presentation / certification tests for maritime authorities, classification societies, and supervisory bodies.
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· Conduct presentation / certification tests for the shipowner and/or their representative.
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Contractual Trials & Delivery
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· Coordinate and manage contractual trials on-site before vessel delivery.
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· Facilitate the ship’s acceptance process.
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· Prepare the vessel for shipment.
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· Draft mission and activity reports.
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Quality Responsibilities
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· Apply and adhere to the Shipyards Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and guidelines.
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· Manage quality assurance within assigned projects.
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· Identify and recommend enhancements to the QMS as needed.
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· Support the warranty team with detail and insight from the trials period and if necessary help warranty during busy periods.
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Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
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· Follow and enforces company safety and environmental regulations.
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· Report hazardous situations to management.
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· Monitor and update periodic equipment checks.
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· Suggest safety and environmental improvements within the company.
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· Develop customer prevention plans before subcontracted work begins.
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Compliance
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The role holder must comply with the following:
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· WSC policy, procedures and strategy
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· The internal and external regulations
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· Relevant legislation such as GDPR
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· Knows, complies with and enforces the Safety/Environment instructions.
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· Directives from Management
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· The personal and company Roadmap
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Key reference documents include contracts, technical specifications, budgets, cost estimates, general schedules, and regulatory documents. Decisions affecting deadlines and costs require management validation.
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Resources and Constraints
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· Travel to OCEA France for onboarding – initially 2 weeks
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· International travel may, on occasion, be required once in role
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· Must be eligible for UKVS (United Kingdom Security Vetting) Checks
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