Srikumar Balachandran
Operations Superintendent (Port of Vancouver) @Ocean / Océan
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Superintendent (Port of Vancouver) @Ocean / Océan
Vancouver, BC, CA
Supervision of vessel\'s crew and providing support as required. Overall responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of all machinery and equipment onboard the vessels. Monitoring the Preventive Maintenance System to ensure maintenance is up to date. Maintain accurate inventory of vessel spare parts, tools, and lube oil and address requests from vessel crew, including arranging bunkers. Perform and participate in internal audits and ensure compliance. Maintain fleet vessels in a seaworthy condition and fit for service in all aspects per all relevant rules, regulations and company requirements. Develop and implement planned maintenance, condition-based, repair and dry-docking process. Coordinating and controlling maintenance and repair plans including contract negotiations with shipyards, contractors and vendors, including assessment of shipyards, contractors and vendors. Preparing the docking schedule. Coordination and supervision of technical projects. Preparing the budget for the fleet and cost control. Planning and assessment of condition surveys. Supervision of major capital projects. Developing initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the routine and special monitoring, control and reporting procedures described in the Safety Management System. Implementing safety, health, environment and quality policies. Handling emergencies and conflicts. Vessel Inspections and audits. Participating in Senior Management review. Investigating accidents and incidents, review, following up with preventative measures. Analyzing vessel\'s data, monitor trends and following up with corrective actions. Complying with ISM, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 accreditation and Transport Canada regulations (CSA 2001).
EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia
Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL)
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School
UBC Sauder School of Business
Master of Engineering Leadership( MEL)
Amet University Chennai
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
ABOUT SRIKUMAR BALACHANDRAN
With over 10 years of experience as a marine engineer, I am an expert in sustainable operations and vessel optimization. I have led retrofit projects and decarbonization feasibility studies for deep sea-going vessels, using data analysis and process flow optimization techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. As an Operations Superintendent at Ocean / Océan, I am responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and compliance of all machinery and equipment onboard the vessels. I also support the crew, manage the inventory, and perform internal audits. I have strong technical skills in operations and project management, as well as critical thinking, communication, and leadership abilities. I hold a Master of Engineering Leadership in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from UBC, a Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Technology from Amet University, and professional memberships in RINA and SNAME. I am also a certified Marine Engineer Officer - Class II. I am passionate about delivering excellence and collaborating across functions to contribute to sustainable projects. Let\'s connect!
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