Senior Technical Services Manager

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead the Technical Services Team and allocate specialist support across machinery, electrical, navigation, hospital, accommodation, deck, and other assigned systems
Align specialist priorities and schedules across AMPs, dry dockings, defect resolution, and major technical work
Coordinate specialist support for complex, cross-disciplinary, or recurring vessel issues and engage third‑party vendors
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of engineering practices and maintenance strategy
Ensure the quality and content of the planned maintenance system in coordination with the Fleet Technical Manager
Collaborate on engineering review and acceptance recommendations for complex repairs, modifications, upgrades, and technical solutions
Establish engineering adequacy standards and provide technical review and acceptance recommendations for major repairs, replacements, upgrades, modifications, and installations
Initiate management of change for equipment and modifications based on risk assessments
Own technical cases for major equipment replacement and modification and incorporate them into asset lifecycle and roadmap planning
Shape vendor selection, obsolescence management, and long‑range capital planning
Monitor maritime legislation, Classification Society rules, Flag State requirements, and industry standards
Coordinate fleet‑impact assessments and support implementation of required changes, including technical documentation and submissions
Develop Technical Services capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, delegation, and succession planning
Support recruitment and placement activities for engineering candidates
Maintain relationships with vessel leadership, shipyards, contractors, suppliers, Classification Societies, Flag States, and external technical partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional qualifications and extensive maritime technical experience may be considered
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible maritime technical experience
Experience in technical superintendency, marine surveying, senior shipboard engineering, fleet technical management, or comparable technical leadership
Experience with vessel maintenance periods, dry dockings, repairs, equipment replacement, technical modifications, and Classification Societies, Flag States, shipyards, contractors, and vessel technical teams
Experience leading technical personnel and coordinating specialist resources in an international, regulated, or safety‑critical environment
Deep knowledge of vessel technical operations, maintenance, repair, dry docking, defect management, and technical support within a maritime environment
Working knowledge of ship machinery and systems across engineering, electrical, deck, hospital, and accommodation disciplines
Understanding of maritime regulations, Classification Society rules, Flag State requirements, statutory surveys, and technical compliance processes
Knowledge of planned maintenance systems, maintenance strategy, asset lifecycle principles, obsolescence management, and Management of Change
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, manuals, engineering documentation, survey requirements, and regulatory information
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including extended periods onboard vessels and at shipyards
Preferred: STCW III/2 Marine Engineering Officer Certificate of Competency, Chief Engineer qualification, or equivalent professional marine engineering credential
Preferred: ISM/ISPS, Classification Society, statutory survey, or maritime auditing qualifications
Preferred: Professional engineering, technical superintendent, asset management, or other recognized maritime technical qualification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive maritime technical experience with a focus on vessel maintenance, repair, and technical operations. Capable of leading technical teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and standards.