Fleet Manager - Technical - Flagship Management

We are recruiting for an Engineering leader to direct the technical management of a fleet of vessels. Ideally you will have sailed as a Chief Engineer on dry bulk vessels and have five years of shoreside technical management experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage activities of the ocean going fleet
• Responsible for fleet CAPEX and OPEX including dry dock periods
• Oversee day to day operations and activities communicating with internal and external parties
• Reviews ship’s maintenance records and recommends improvements in maintenance cycles
• Provide leadership role for internal and external relationships
• Provide oversight of technical superintendents to support vessel operations
• Oversees vessel’s procurement activities
• Oversees all HSE and regulatory matters regarding vessel operations
• Periodically evaluates personnel and works collaboratively with third party managers regarding crew
• Represent the company at industry, government and community events
• Perform shipboard visits in support of operations and fleet management
• Participates in planning technical budgets, capital improvement programs, dry-dock operations

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• University Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture or related field
• Chief Engineer’s License, Unlimited Horsepower - dry bulk sailing preferred
• Prior fleet management experience
• Experience planning and managing dry dock periods
• Experience with dry docks in China and Turkey is a plus
• Experience with Bulk Carriers - self-unloaders - is a plus
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• 5+ years shoreside experience involving technical management
• Experience liaising with Class Societies and regulatory bodies
• Able to legally work in the USA.