Sr. Manager, Technical

Role overview

Vessel technical oversight

• Organize, coordinate, and delegate technical tasks and prepare annual OPEX for assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel technical activities and analyze monthly planned maintenance system reports and vessel logs.
• Maintain vessels appropriately within available owner funding and keep technical specifications up to date.
• Assist with technical procedures and work instructions and liaise with customers on technical matters and vessel performance.

Maintenance, procurement, and compliance

• Maintain detailed records for dry dockings and repairs, including actual and anticipated expenditure and work quality.
• Source and purchase cost-effective technical supplies; maintain onboard inventories and coordinate vessel requisitions with purchasing.
• Conduct onboard inspections and audits and attend sea trials, dry dockings, repairs, surveys, and meetings as required.
• Travel overseas on short notice when needed for inspections, meetings, or surveys.
• Select service providers for LSA and FFE work, track vessel technical expenditure, and oversee lifting equipment and crane inspection.
• Determine repair specifications for dry dockings, maintenance, and surveys, then compile completion reports comparing work and expenditure with budget.

Qualifications and knowledge

• Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree with relevant offshore ship-management experience.
• Class 1 or 2 seagoing Chief Engineer with relevant ship-management experience, or at least 5 years of technical-support experience.
• Thorough understanding of the Middle East operating theatre.
• Strong knowledge of dynamic positioning, FMEA, and FMECA management.
• Detailed understanding of applicable rules, regulations, conventions, and laws for the industry, operating area, and vessels.