Performance Engineer

Job DescriptionZodiac Maritime is an international ship operating company providing a full range of management services for a wide and diverse fleet of commercial ships, spanning containership to tankers, bulk carriers to PCTCs, and a growing orderbook focused on dual-fuel vessels to improve overall fleet energy efficiency.Headquartered in London’s bustling West End, our modern, open-plan offices accommodate a growing team of over 200 people. With representative offices across Europe and Asia, our shore-based headcount grows as our fleet continues to expand and diversify, as does our dedicated crew of over 6,500 seafarers.This is an exciting time for the company as we continue to grow and modernise our fleet and operations. We are looking for hard working and dynamic individuals to come aboard and be a part of the next generation of the Zodiac Maritime team!Position: Performance EngineerReporting to: Head of Energy Efficiency and PerformanceContract type: PermanentOverview of roleActively promote and deliver technical analysis and understanding of the initiatives required to support the required improvement in energy efficiency and environmental performance. Work closely with onboard crew and shoreside stakeholders to ensure accurate understanding of current energy and environmental baselines. Assess the effectiveness of several energy efficiency and environmental initiatives and develop an implementation plan. Advise and lead necessary changes in operation of existing ships, energy efficiency and environmental performance projects. Provide support to the energy management team according to ISO 50001 (2018) objectives. Key responsibilities and primary deliverables Research and evaluation of new technologies and installations related to the vessel environmental performance and efficiency.In consultation with the Head of Energy Efficiency and Performance, prepare investment plans and strategies to ensure vessels meet environmental and energy efficiency targets. Negotiate proposals for retrofits and prepare contracts with suppliers.Support the Technical Manager to manage and deliver projects and initiatives as assigned, ensuring comprehensive completion and formal handover to vessel’s crew.Assist the planning, preparation, and project management for initial scoping of retrofits and wet docks within their areas of responsibility both technically and budgets.Monitor and produce reports on the performance of the retrofit installations.Support the energy management team with energy baselines, vessel, and engine performance analysis, and helping to maintain ISO 50001 (2018) accreditation.CommunicationPromptly and professionally respond to incoming messages from vessels, Class, Flag States, service providers and manning agents.Effectively report on the vessel’s engine and hull performance, and the outcome of the retrofit installations to relevant stakeholders.Advise on energy efficiency and environmental matters and to maintain open communication with all departments, offices, vessels, and external quality departments.Identify risks and opportunities relative to EMS, EnMS and ship efficiency.Vessel AttendanceAttending ships and retrofits as and when required.Data Management, Analysis and DocumentationEffective administration of various documents and databases.Ability to analyse and assess large amounts of data and obtain conclusions.Management of high-frequency marine engine and vessel performance data to produce assessment reports as necessary.Maintaining a coherent filing system, regularly review and amend as necessary.QMS document control and managementReview and update company QMS on a regular basis. Liaise with other departments where required.Audit ManagementAssist the energy management team as required to help maintain the ISO 50001 (2018) accreditation.TrainingAssist with training of ship staff including Master, C/E, C/O and I/E briefings.Skills profile Relevant experience & education MSc in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related Engineering field is a requirement for this role.Previous shore-based and data management experience within shipping is a requirement for this role.Familiarisation with applicable ISO standards, IMO and EU legislation is a requirement for this role.Sound knowledge and understanding of ship management, operations, and its QA systems.Highly effective at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders, even in challenging situations.Well-developed numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strategic thinking ability, to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate and maintain strong relationships with staff at various levels and departments within the business. Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and focus on relevant information.Ability to work on own initiative within fast paced environment and under pressure.Effectively planning and organisation skills and experience of prioritising changing workflows to support delivery.Takes ownership and holds oneself accountable.Commitment to helping promote and maintain a safe workplace.Flexibility in working hours as you will be required to respond to messages outside normal working hours.Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.