Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical management, maintenance and performance of assigned dual-fuel vessels.
• Lead, guide and support Technical Superintendents and vessel engineering teams.
• Monitor the operation and condition of main engines, auxiliary machinery, fuel-gas supply systems and other critical equipment.
• Ensure vessels comply with class requirements, flag-state regulations and applicable maritime legislation.
• Develop and monitor planned maintenance programmes to improve vessel reliability and minimise downtime.
• Review technical defects, machinery failures and operational issues, ensuring timely corrective action.
• Plan and supervise dry-dockings, major repairs, retrofits and technical upgrade projects.
• Prepare and control vessel maintenance, repair and dry-docking budgets.
• Review technical expenditure and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Liaise with shipyards, classification societies, equipment manufacturers, service providers and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor vessel performance, fuel consumption and machinery efficiency.
• Support the implementation of energy-efficiency and emissions-reduction initiatives.
• Conduct vessel inspections, audits and technical reviews when required.
• Ensure adequate availability of critical spare parts and technical supplies.
• Investigate machinery incidents and implement preventive and corrective measures.
• Participate in emergency-response and incident-management activities.
• Support the recruitment, development and performance management of shore-based and seagoing technical personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Marine Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency is strongly preferred.
• Previous sailing experience as a Chief Engineer would be advantageous.
• Proven shore-based experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Superintendent.
• Strong experience managing dual-fuel vessels and associated engine systems.
• Sound understanding of LNG, LPG, methanol or other alternative-fuel systems, depending on fleet requirements.
• Experience with dry-docking, major repairs, budgeting and planned maintenance systems.
• Good knowledge of ISM, class requirements, flag-state regulations and international maritime standards.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage technical budgets and control costs.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficient in vessel-management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and attend vessels when operationally required.