Fleet Manager

About This Role

As a Fleet Manager in ZMI, you will be mainly responsible for maximizing fleet utilization while meeting budget targets, achieving cost savings, and upholding safety standards in full compliance with regulations. The Fleet Manager participates in strategy formulation and leads the Integrated Operating Teams (IOTs) by managing the Marine and Technical Superintendents in line with senior leadership directives and strategies.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Lead Fleet Management to optimize performance and maximize fleet utilization within budget targets, ensuring compliance with safety and local regulations.
• Work closely with country managers to ensure adherence to country-specific laws and regulations, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Oversee HSE management protocols within their fleets, ensuring compliance and implementation.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage the multi-disciplinary Integrated Operating Teams (IOTs) covering operations, marine services, technical services, safety, procurement, crewing, admin, and finance.
• Ensure that IOTs comply with the regulations of the organization, such as any HSE, risk management, ESG, procurement, crewing, finance, or any other company regulation or policy.
• Lead and define the recruitment requirements of IOT personnel.
• Monitor IOTs performance and provide support to maintain high operational standards.
• Identify, evaluate, enhance, and implement new initiatives and processes, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality across all aspects of operations, to develop IOTs skills and improve overall performance.
• Develop fleet budget allocation strategies and oversee budget management to ensure financial control and accountability.
• Collaborate with Operations Director for sustainable asset uptime, while participating in strategic planning for long-term objectives.
• Participate in policy and procedure-making process and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Elevate IOT roadblocks and facilitate alignment with the Marine Manager, Technical Manager, HSE Manager, Crewing Manager, and Finance Manager.
• Ensure the adoption and utilization of the AMOS system across capable barges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nautical or Maritime Studies, or Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture
• Three years' experience as Operations/ Technical Superintendent or in Fleet Management, and overall 10 years of experience in the maritime industry.
• Must have an experience in managing Fleet of Jack Up Barges
• Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer Class 1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency is a must.