Technical Manager - Tankers

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves various QSMS instructions and procedures
• Responsible for shipyard repair oversight, including:
• Making sure repair work is done correctly and stays within budget
• Negotiating and settling related invoices
• Handles the technical parts of the vessels being managed
• Checks how well the vessels are performing and keeps track of their costs
• Looks at safety meetings and gives feedback if needed
• Plans ahead for when ships will go to shipyards for repairs
• Schedules maintenance tasks and makes sure they follow standard procedures
• Checks that the companies working on the ships meet all the necessary technical and quality standards
• Approves requests to buy new ships when needed
• Codes invoices and receipts
• Promotes good relationships between the crew and management
• Addresses important issues during vessel visits
• Ensures the ships are safe and in good condition
• Communicates with the operators and charterers about the ships' activities
• Collaborates with the HSSEQ staff on safety, quality, and environmental matters
• Does periodic visits to the ships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in marine engineering, naval architecture, or a related maritime discipline
• USCG Senior engineering license preferred
• 5+ years of experience in marine engineering, fleet technical operations, or vessel management
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computers and fleet management tools
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple vessels and projects
• Ability to travel as necessary, sometimes on short notice, including for shipyard projects and drydock oversight
• Organized, decisive, and results-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with Nautical Systems – Enterprise (NSE) preferred