Implements and monitors all recruiting activities and processes for the assigned vessels according to the provided manning plan, in order to timely and accurately meet the requirements of vessels. Liaises with the crew, in order to identify potential training needs and support their well-being on-board. Ensure environmental compliance policies are upheld.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Execution of the manning plan

•  Reviews the contractual agreements and the vessels’ manning plan, performing and monitoring all selection steps, i.e. identification, evaluation and selection of crew, for the effective recruitment of the most suitable and qualified candidates, according to ship flag legislation, technical requirements and available budget.
• Reviews and approves the employment contracts of all assigned vessels’ seafarers issued by the CSCs, to ensure they are according to company’s procedures and agreed terms and local/flag legislation.
• Proposes and implements the relief/rotation planning and EoC procedures of the ships’ personnel, focusing on the provision of alternatives for the continuous and effective operation of the vessels.
• Timely identifies future and current vacancies in vessels’ personnel and informs accordingly his/her supervisor, the CSCs, in order to support the accurate and fast coverage of needs. Supports the FP Manager to develop the annual manning plan and budget.
• Prepares and implements Crew planning (timeliness reliefs, accuracy of documentation, budget compliance, response to customer requests).

2. Vessel Personnel Management

• Coordinates with the FP Manager and CSCs regarding the prompt and accurate implementation of changes in ports’ procedures, such as visas, permissions, etc., concerning the smooth embarkation and disembarkation of crewmembers if management intervention required.
• Communicates with flag state authorities in order to gather information related to the specific regulations each flag state may require. Maintains and regularly updates all required documentation, so as to safeguard the legitimate operation of vessels and employment of seafarers.
• Informs the personnel in the assigned vessels of potential changes in the operational procedures, and makes available all the respective documentation to all crew members.

3. Increase of seafarers skills

• Identify training needs, develop and propose training plans to improve technical skillset and competencies.

4. Management of resources

• Review crew travelling costs of the assigned vessels, and contribute in relative market research, to identify the best value-for-money services.
• Monitors the accurate execution of crew budget, identifies cost saving opportunities and proposes corrective actions in case of deviations, in order to ensure compliance with set targets.

5. Effective operation of the Department

• Coordinate with the Senior Fleet Personnel Officer for the implementation of changes in ports’ procedures and the smooth (dis)embarkation of crewmembers.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree or Certificate in Maritime relevant field
•  5 years of experience as FPO in maritime recruiting

Job-Specific Skills:

• Very good knowledge of the vessels’ crew requirements and seafarers’ specifications
• Knowledge of the local market dynamics both for demand-supply situation
• Exposure in the development of employment contracts
• Experience in recruitment, training and development methodologies
• Good knowledge of the seafarers’ rights and the maritime labour law
• Knowledge of the maritime legal framework e.g. employers’ obligations, recruitment prerequisites etc.
• Fluency in English
• PC literacy

Benefits

Why you should join us!

• Career development opportunities
• Technical and soft skills training
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Annual performance bonus
• Entertainment benefits
• In-house physical exercise programs
• Sustainability and wellness activities
• Diverse workforce
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work opportunities with the option of full remote work if you live abroad or out of Athens.
• Technology-driven company
• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!