TEMPORARY - CREWING ASSISTANT (5 MONTHS) - MANILA OFFICE

IMPORTANT NOTE:This is a 5-month temporary/contract position. Please apply only if you are willing to commit to the full contract period. There may be an opportunity for permanent full-time employment after the contract; however, this will depend on business needs and internal staffing requirements and is not guaranteed. Job

Responsibilities

The Crewing Assistant has a core function to ensure that all seafarers placed on board by the Company are properly qualified in accordance with International (STCW) and Flag State regulations, are medically fit and comply with Company Recruitment Policies and Customer Vessel requirements. It is also important to verify the seafarer's compliance to Statutory regulations, and Company's SMS procedures. The Crewing Assistant reports directly to the Crewing Team Leader in Manila, Philippines. The main duties are: Ensure all seafarers placed on board by the Company are properly qualified in accordance with International (STCW) and Flag State regulations, are medically fit, and comply with Company Recruitment Policies and Customer Vessel requirements. Facilitate arrangement of US visa in coordination with seafarers. Facilitate working gears / PPE requirement of joining crew. Checks and updates crew personnel information in crew management system. Verifies, and updates crew documents and certificates in crew management system. Arrange the original documents and certificates of joining crew prior dispatch. Conduct dispatch of joining crew. Process the requisition of Cash Advance and facilitate its release to joining crew. Assist in monitoring the validity of documents and licenses of crew.

Qualifications

FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYPossess a bachelor's degree preferably with high IT skills/interest or IT graduate

Experience in crewing operations is good though not required. Maintain and meet specific Crewing Team performance metrics. Team player with some leadership skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical and takes initiatives to improve work processes. Result-oriented and familiar with requirements in STCWAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, innovative and a good team player. Good computer and organization skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Other Information

BEKCI offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to bright and ambitious people, who have the skills and determination to succeed in a career in the maritime industry. Our success is attributed to attracting, developing and retaining among the best people our industry has to offer. We place great emphasis on developing talent and maximizing the opportunities for our staff to progress within their position and the company. This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the most progressive companies in the industry. Interested candidates should submit their covering letter and a detailed curriculum vitae to the Human Resource Department at: HRDesk-Manila@bwek.com. Website: www.bwek.com

Information for Recruitment Agencies: Please be informed that BWEKCI operates on a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.