Job Description

Job Summary

Manage technical maintenance and operational readiness of an OSV fleet, ensuring compliance with maritime standards, leading projects, and optimizing budgets while fostering a strong HSE culture and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage preventive and corrective maintenance execution for the assigned OSV fleet to meet company standards and statutory requirements
Conduct annual and routine technical inspections to verify vessel condition and maintenance quality
Lead technical project management, vessel repairs, and dry-docking activities to minimize operational downtime
Champion and enhance the fleet's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture through hazard identification, preventive measures, and incident investigation participation
Ensure compliance with maritime safety, environmental, and security management standards
Participate in preparing annual maintenance operating budgets for assigned vessels
Monitor monthly maintenance costs and perform variance analyses with Vessel Manager and Cost Controller to optimize expenditures
Provide leadership, line management, and technical guidance to Chief Engineers across the fleet
Coordinate effectively with internal departments (Crewing, Supply Chain, Finance, HSEA, Commercial) and external stakeholders (Flag State Authorities including MPA, Classification Societies, Suppliers, Agencies) to support vessel operations

Required competencies and certifications

Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 or Class 2 Marine Engineer or recognized equivalent maritime qualification
Minimum 2 years of technical experience in the maritime or offshore industry
Proven ability as a Technical Superintendent managing vessel technical availability, dry-dockings, major repairs, and class/statutory inspections
Thorough knowledge of international maritime regulations including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW, and local port state control requirements (MPA)
Strong proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and planned maintenance workflows

Preferred competencies and qualifications