UNITED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS is a dynamic company operating in the heavy lift shipping segment. We currently undertake the cargo engineering work exclusively for a fleet of 16 heavy lift vessels, with up to 900 ton lifting capacity and for 3 deck carriers. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Supercargo (f/m/d)

to join our current engineering team.

 

Main responsibilities in the office
To provide cargo related technical expertise, including:

• Prepare stowage plans, lifting arrangements, lashing plans, method statements, etc.
• Provide guidance on cargo hold preparation and seamanship’s related topics
• Discuss stowage or cargo related topics with master and owners
• Provide technical information about vessels and advice on cargo handling restrictions and various related issues
• Participate in vessels’ scheduling meetings in close cooperation with the chartering department

 

Main responsibilites out of office

To provide cargo related technical expertise, including:

• Physical supervision of stowage and securing of cargo
• Coordination of gang ordering and ships’ working schedules
• Supervise stevedoring work and special-order loading/unloading operations
• Pre-inspect special cargo site
• Act as a company representative
• Interface between the office, stevedores, and ships

 

Core skills

• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and interpersonal
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Knowledge of German is considered an asset
• Ability to effectively interact with ships, Masters and crew
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Proven problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to make decisions and work independently
• Computer proficient / Knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset
• Knowledge of ship construction, structural strength, trim, stability
• Knowledge experience with stowage, lashing, other requirements for the carriage of breakbulk such as steel, projects and heavy lifts
• Integrity

 

Other requirements

• Minimum two years of seagoing experience as chief mate or second mate is considered an asset
• Ability to travel and work outside regular business hours, including weekends, as required

 

Location

• Preferably in our Head office in Hamburg, Germany, but other cities/countries can be considered

 

We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application including your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date by email to career@united.engineering

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call +49 (0)40 308 5424 72.