Technical Manager

• Oversee and supervise a team of Technical Superintendents, ensuring timely maintenance and repair work on the fleet.
  


• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including class recommendations and safety standards.
  


• Manage special projects, including dry dock specifications, mobilizations, and in-water repairs.
  


• Coordinate Annual Management Reviews and Master’s Reviews, assessing policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
  


• Implement Stop Work Authority (SWA) when safety is at risk and report hazards through the Safety Observation Card (SOC) or Defect Reporting System.
  


• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, customers, shipyard management, and suppliers.
  


• Assist in managing budgets and cost-saving initiatives across technical operations.
  

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent. Merchant Navy experience is essential (no equivalents accepted).
  


• 5+ years experience as a Technical Superintendent with commercial vessels over 500 GRT, ideally harbor tugs, AHTS, or offshore vessels.
  


• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISPS, Flag State, and Classification Society procedures.
  


• Ability to travel internationally at short notice.
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of PowerPoint and Project is a plus.
  


• Strong people management skills, preferably gained in a multicultural environment.
  

Benefits