Senior Manager/AVP/VP- Technical

Purpose of this particular role

• This is a pivotal role in Neptunus, as the technical authority for all teams, manage the technical accuracy of sites, spearhead people development initiatives, and build capability.
• This role is critical in ensuring the growth and success of the organisation by nurturing talent, enhancing capabilities, and identifying opportunities for business expansion.

Key Results

Provide Technical Solutions and Support for projects to ensure Business revenue targets are met, ensure zero rework, zero delays and high Customer Delight on every job

• Lead Team of Project Engineers who will support the Sales and operations team for technical matters throughout the entire inquiry to invoice workflow.
• Working with Customers to understand scope, validating parts list, documenting Technical Requirements, validation Work Completion Reports of the project keeping in mind Neptunus' philosophy of optimising parts list. This will ensure no rework and errors.
• Provide guidance and decisions on technical issues to all functions across Neptunus offerings- Engine models such as CAT, MAN, Wartsila, Niigata, EMD engines, different thruster models such as Nakashima, Kawasaki, Niigata and technology products such as Engine Condition Monitoring System, Oil Quality Management Systems.

Drive Continual Improvement in Delivery to reduce time by ¼ to ½ day every site compared to the Bar Chart.

• Work on corrective actions from past learnings, site debrief and customer interactions so that "Quick Service" can become a competitive advantage.
• Build capability through upgradation, adoption and training of technology and tools such as Condition Monitoring Systems.
• Implement and monitor safety practices in the workshop and on-site, providing necessary training and briefings, while tracking safety performance for continuous improvement

Build Capability, Develop People and Plan for Succession

• Design and execute training and development programs to enhance skills and competencies of Service Team members based on competency framework
• Establish and monitor career development plans for Service Team members, providing them with growth opportunities within the organisation.
• Hire and onboard fresh talent so that there is constantly a pipeline of fresh ideas, skill and perspectives within the team and strong succession planning

In the Future) Enable Business Expansion (on the capabilities front) as per our Strategic Plan

• Evaluate and integrate potential suppliers, capabilities, and partnerships to enhance our service offerings
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in engineering, marine, oil & gas, industrial, and defence sector and bring ideas to the table

Knowledge (Functional and Non-Technical):

• Strong Knowledge of internal combustion engine - operation, repair & maintenance, retrofits. 5+ years of hands-on experience on medium speed and high speed diesel engines and 3-5 years of managerial experience. This must translate into decision making ability.
• Basic knowledge of automation, electrical and control systems to know how it influences engine operation
• 4-5 years of work experience in a fast paced industry such as Marine, Ship Repair, Oil & Gas Drilling
• Knowledge of propulsion systems

Skills (Functional and Non-Technical):

• Translate knowledge of diesel engines into a written workscope based on Customer requirements.
• Function Management: Setting, managing and executing priorities of the team based on Organisational goals
• Good Communication in verbal and written English to be able to communicate information clearly
• People Management: Ability to manager, lead and mentor people, develop careers
• Ability to develop a training session based on learning objectives that emerge from site debriefings

Behaviours/Mindsets (Technical and Non-Technical):

• Mindset to dive deep into problems, find solutions and implement them
• Mindset of learning, continual improvement and delivering excellence
• Interest in emerging technologies and trends in engineering, O&M and related industries