Head of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam Marine

Posting Date: 7 May 2025

City: Hong Kong

Location:

Hong Kong, HK

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: North Asia Marine

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Head of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam Marine to join its office in Hong Kong within the North Asia Marine Division.

Mission

The Head of Marine Office is responsible for leading and managing all operations within the Marine Office, overseeing both Surveyors at all level of seniortiy. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and operational management to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and the achievement of quality, technical, and operative objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Operational Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations within the Marine Office.
- Coordinate the scheduling and assignment of survey tasks.
- Ensure that all office activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where necessary.
Quality and Technical Objectives:
- Define and implement strategies to achieve quality and technical targets.
- Monitor the performance against set objectives and take corrective actions when required.
- Collaborate with the Marine Operations Directors to align office goals with organizational objectives.
Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of Surveyors and Principal Surveyors, providing guidance and support.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and motivating work environment.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with applicable international and local maritime regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant rules and procedures.
- Implement procedures to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Technical Control:
- Conduct regular reviews of technical documents and reports to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of technical output.
- Address any discrepancies or issues in technical documentation promptly.
Technical Assistance:
- Provide expert technical advice to customers and local authorities.
- Address and resolve technical queries and issues raised by stakeholders.
- Conduct technical consultations and site visits as needed to support customer requirements.
Customer Satisfaction:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and expectations.
- Implement customer feedback mechanisms to continuously improve service quality.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of customer issues and concerns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in the maritime industry, with expertise in international maritime regulations and in-depth knowledge of the Hong Kong marine market (local practices, regulations, and stakeholders).
Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience guiding technical professionals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in Cantonese is a advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Competencies

BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
PROVIDE VALUE WITH PEOPLE - Value everyone's contribution through honest feedback
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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