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Tugboat Base Manager

On-site in Las Palmas·Added 1 month ago

Boluda Corporación Marítima

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Boluda Corporación Marítima doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Las Palmas
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Titulación universitaria, preferente en: Capitán/a MM, Ingeniería naval o poseer experiencia necesaria en el sector para el desempeño del puesto” — per the ad.

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The role

Location: Las Palmas

We are looking to bring on a Base Manager to lead and coordinate operations on our tugboats in Las Palmas. This position plays a strategic role in team management, relationships with port agents, and oversight of daily operations.

What you'll do

People and operations management: Supervise and coordinate the team's work, ensuring proper operations at the base and on tugboats.
Institutional and commercial relations: Represent the company before port authorities, agents, and clients, fostering strategic relationships for the business.
Technical supervision and maintenance: Coordinate with the technical inspector the maintenance of tugboats, ensuring fleet operability and the availability of key certifications and documentation.
Regulatory and management compliance: Implement and maintain Management System processes, ensuring compliance with regulations on occupational risk prevention, the environment, and quality.

Job requirements

University degree, preferably in: Ship Captain, Naval Engineering, or relevant experience in the sector to perform the role
Experience in the maritime sector
Leadership and teamwork skills
Availability to manage incidents and operations

About Boluda Corporación Marítima

Boluda Corporación Marítima is a Spanish maritime group headquartered in Valencia, specializing in towage, maritime transport, and port services. With a fleet of over 200 vessels and operations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, it is one of the world's leading towage companies. The group also provides logistics, shipping agency, and port services, making it a key player in the global maritime industry.

In Spain, Boluda operates from its Valencia headquarters and has a strong presence in major ports such as Las Palmas, Barcelona, and Algeciras. The company offers a range of roles from deck and engine officers to administrative and technical positions, and is known for its commitment to professional development and safety. For international professionals, Boluda provides opportunities to work in a dynamic maritime environment with a global reach, though Spanish language skills are often essential for many roles.

Industry: Maritime
Founded: 1920
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Valencia, Spain
In Spain: Valencia, Las Palmas, Algeciras and 1 more
Website: boluda.com.es

Good to know if you are moving

Boluda is a Spanish company, so Spanish is the primary working language for most roles, though some technical positions may require English.
The company operates in multiple countries, offering potential for international mobility within the group.
Roles are often based in Spanish ports, providing a unique opportunity to live and work in coastal cities.
The company values maritime experience and offers opportunities for career advancement in a specialized industry.
Given the nature of the work, roles may require specific certifications or licenses, such as STCW for seafarers.

In their own words

About the company & team

Boluda Corporación Marítima traces its origins back to 1837 with the founding of Naviera Fos, a maritime transport company operating in Mediterranean ports. In 1920, Vicente Boluda Marí founded a tugboat company in the port of Valencia.

Today we are one of the leading companies in global maritime services, with a presence in Europe, the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde, the Indian Ocean, and Latin America.

Join our team!

If you want to be part of a dynamic environment where your work will be key to ensuring the proper functioning of the logistics chain, we are looking for you! 📩 Send us your application and take the next step in your professional career.

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