Fleet Manager - Maritime & Shipping Cluster

Job Purpose

About The Maritime Cluster

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the assigned vessels.
• Ensure vessels are operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor vessel utilization, performance and operational readiness.
• Coordinate vessel (de-) mobilizations and project-specific requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, review contract terms and conditions and inspect received fleet materials.
• Safety-related responsibilities:
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with all appliccable international maritime regulations.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses, implementing safety measures.
• Communicate HSE requirements to the operation team.
• Participate in internal/external audits.
• Financial responsibilities:
• Prepare and manage the (operational) budgets for the assigned vessels.
• Ensure that expenditures and fleet projects are prepared in accordance with the department's overall budget.

People Management Responsibilities

• Support Masters and offshore personnel in operational decision-making and problem resolution.
• Assign authority and responsibilities, maintaining a competent workforce.
• Appraise office personnel and vessel Masters.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost-effective and efficient fleet operations.
• Monitor market developments and expand activities.
• Ensure availability of resources before mobilization.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments and utilize information to adapt strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on fleet performance, including financial, operational, and market-related data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of offshore industry standards.
• Experience operating with Aramco / ADNOC.
• Good proficiency in MS Office Suite and PMS.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role

Required Skills

• Experience in Marine fleet management.
• Leadership and effective supervision.
• Must be an effective communicator and have good computer skills.
• Must be familiar with all operational, maintenance and repair aspects of the response equipment