Bunker Superintendent Vessel Support

Bunker Superintendent Vessel Support

Are you a marine engineer with strong operational judgment looking to transition into a handson shorebased role Do you thrive in fastpaced operational environments where safety precision and collaboration are critical APM Terminals is hiring a Bunker Superintendent to support bunkering operations onboard container vessels calling designated terminals. This position is based in Rotterdam and offered on a fixedterm contract of 12 months with APM Terminals. At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving. We constantly look for smarter simpler and safer ways of operating.If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improving daily operations join us and be a part of our journey.

What We Offer

At APM Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop skills and advance professionally. You will join a diverse multinational operational environment where handson expertise matters and where your direct involvement onboard vessels makes a tangible difference to safety reliability and performance.

The role - Bunker Superintendent

You will board vessels during port stays to plan supervise and execute bunkering operations relieving vessel crews in line with MLC rest hour requirements and ensuring safe compliant and efficient execution. This is a shorebased role with onboard duties during port calls (not a sailing position).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate bunkering operations with vessel command Energy Trading Operations Technical Ship Management (TbM) and port agents prior to vessel arrival.
• Familiarize yourself with vesselspecific fuel transfer systems to safely manage filling and stripping operations.
• Supervise bunkering operations onboard in accordance with safety standards environmental regulations and agreed prebunkering plans.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation including: Bunker Delivery Notes (BDN) Oil Record Book (ORB) entries Checklists and operational logs
• Act with authority to sign commercial and operational bunker documentation on behalf of the vessel.
• Capture operational feedback and lessons learned and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with MLC 2006 working and rest hour regulations including personal reporting.

Were Looking For

• Chief Engineer or Second Engineer with seagoing experience.
• Valid Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 (Engine) with appropriate flag endorsement.
• Proven handson experience on large container vessels preferably EEE 19K Hclass)
• Ability to navigate and operate independently within complex engine room environments.
• Strong operational judgment attention to detail and ability to make sound decisions in timecritical situations.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong command of English.
• A clear safetyfirst mindset with solid understanding of maritime safety environmental and compliance standards.
• Comfortable working flexibly in line with vessel schedules including irregular hours.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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