Technical Assistant

Safesea Group · India

Job Title: Technical Assistant

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Reporting To: Head of Technical 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Technical Assistant to support our technical team in managing vessel operations, maintenance, and compliance. This role is ideal for a Marine Engineer —including fresh graduates—who is keen to develop a career in ship management and technical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the technical team in monitoring the performance, maintenance, and repairs of vessels.
• Maintain and update technical records, reports, and documentation related to vessel operations.
• Support in procurement of spares, stores, and consumables for vessels.
• Assist in coordinating dry-docking, surveys, and inspections with relevant stakeholders.
• Help ensure vessels comply with class, flag state, and regulatory requirements (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).
• Analyze vessel performance data and prepare basic technical reports for management.
• Coordinate with ship crew, vendors, and classification societies for technical matters.
• Assist in maintaining Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and other operational databases.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech in Marine Engineering) or equivalent.
• Fresher or up to 2 years of experience in ship management or related field.
• Strong understanding of ship operations, machinery, and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical documentation tools.
• Good analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Passion for learning and developing a career in technical ship management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cadetship or onboard training experience (preferred but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with technical management software (PMS, ERP, etc.) is a plus.