Marine Fleet Technical Manager, Oceanex Inc.

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Marine Fleet Technical Manager [Oceanex Inc.]
St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada On-site


About the job
Oceanex is currently seeking a dynamic Marine Fleet Technical Manager. Reporting to the V. P. Marine Fleet Operations, the Marine Fleet Technical Manager is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and long-term planning of marine assets. This position contributes to company management functions, while managing technical and operational staff within the Vessel Management Department. Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, dry docks, crewing, training and labour relations, compliance, health and safety, ISO/ISM, marine operations budget, and assist with fleet renewal program.

The Marine Fleet Technical Manager's role is to ensure that our vessels are available to service the needs of the business efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Responsibilities

Technical Management of marine fleet manages the fleet in accordance with Company policies;
Oversee technical operations management including but not limited to fleet performance, incident review, repair and maintenance, planned maintenance systems, dry docking, capital expenditure and upgrading programs;
Oversee crew management, training programs and marine related labour relations;
Oversee the establishment, implementation, maintenance and supervisors and assist HSEQ Manager in continuous improvement of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS) to meet the requirements of the ISM Code;
Implement the company's marine environmental initiatives and policies;
Assist VP - Marine Fleet Operations with long term planning, vessel operations budgeting, fleet renewal and new building projects;
Ensure compliance with standards set by national and international regulatory authorities;
Liaise with government agencies and industry associations;
Develop departmental budget and exercise duties within approved annual budget;
Coordinate a cost-efficient distribution of tasks between Oceanex vessel management personnel;
Conduct vessel visits. Ensure well defined vessel attendance/assessment program for shore-based vessel management personnel is maintained;
Approve the hiring, re-hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, end of probationary period, resignation, lay-off and/or discharge of Oceanex vessel operational personnel;
Prepare reports and documentation for VP - Marine Fleet Operations, as required;
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by VP - Marine Fleet Operations.

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent in a marine-related area of study and 5 years of Chief Engineer experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a shore-based management position in vessel operations;
Experience in strategic planning;
Familiarity with governing bodies and relevant marine industry legislation;
Computer literate, with proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Above-average leadership skills and management abilities;
Able to work under pressure and manage frequently changing demands;
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, dynamic and self-confident;
Strong analytical skills.

You are interested and believe you have all the qualifications? Please forward your resume as soon as possible to:

www.oceanex.com/hr

Oceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. See Oceanex at www.oceanex.com

Are you interested?

OCEANEX INC. is Atlantic Canada's leader in intermodal transportation and has serviced the Newfoundland market for more than 100 years. We provide door-to-door transportation service from anywhere in North America to destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits as well as an entrepreneurial environment with solid career progression based on a result driven culture. When you are a member of the Oceanex team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued.