
Manager - Technical & Marine
5 days ago
Company Brief
House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We're excited to partner with one of our fastest-growing clients to help them find top talent
Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber Manager - Technical & Marine.
This position is an on-site position for Chennai
.
Background and experience:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management position.
- Strong knowledge of Tanker, Dry bulk and Container vessel operations.
- Strong knowledge of Maritime Regulations and Safety Standards
- Exceptional Leadership and Team Management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proven experience in handling dry-docking, class surveys, and technical budgeting.
- Strong working knowledge of ISM Code, vessel inspections, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP/technical fleet systems.
- Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than 5 years
- Advanced training on management systems and management system internal auditing
- A wide knowledge of international rules & regulations and of industry guidelines and practices
- Training, experience and skills in incident investigation
- Training, experience and skills in risk management
- Good leadership, managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team
- A willingness to learn and adopt new systems and ideas
- Excellent command of the English language.
Job purpose:
The
Manager – Technical & Marine
oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant technical and marine operations of the company's managed fleet. This includes leading a team of Technical Superintendents, Marine Superintendents, and support personnel to ensure vessel availability, operational excellence, safety, environmental compliance, and cost optimization. The role requires a strategic mindset with deep technical and marine knowledge, excellent leadership, and regulatory expertise.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Fleet Technical Management
- Oversee the day-to-day performance of the assigned fleet, ensuring optimal vessel availability, minimal downtime, and timely maintenance.
- Approve and monitor dry-docking schedules, budgets, and execution.
- Review vessel performance reports and initiate corrective/preventive actions where required.
- Ensure that all technical operations comply with Flag State, Classification Society, and international maritime standards.
- Coordinate vessel maintenance, repairs and inspections.
- Oversee vessel retrofitting and technological upgrades.
- Strategically plan for fleet expansion and vessel upgrades
- Establish and monitor KPIs for Fleet Operations
- Prepare reports for Senior Management
- Analyse data to identify areas for improvement
- Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives
- Stay informed about Industry trends and technological advancements
Marine Operations Oversight
- Ensure high navigational standards, cargo operation safety, and marine compliance across the fleet.
- Guide and monitor Marine Superintendents to ensure marine visits, inspections, and audits are conducted as per plan.
- Ensure compliance with Maritime Regulations and Industry Standards
- Maintain oversight of port state control inspections, vetting performance, and third-party audits.
Budget and Cost Control
- Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the fleet.
- Control technical and marine expenditure and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising safety or performance.
- Identify and implement cost saving measures
People Management
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Marine and Technical Leads and superintendents and coordinators.
- Participate in recruitment, training, appraisals, and development of shore-based and sea staff.
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the fleet and teams.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the senior point of contact for owners, charterers, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure effective client communication and satisfaction with fleet performance.
- Address and resolve fleet-related issues and disputes
Regulatory Compliance and Audits
- Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards, and internal policies.
- Prepare for and lead audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and oil majors.
Incident Response and Risk Management
- Lead root cause analysis and investigations of major incidents and near misses.
Education requirements:
Master Mariner Foreign Going (Class 1 Certificate of Competency)
MBA or equivalent preferred
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