Technical Service Manager

**Job Position Summary**
- The Technical Service Manager will actively lead an on-shore to deliver high quality, innovative, sustainable solutions to the customer with complete responsibility for safe and cost-effective technical management of the vessels assigned.

**Responsibilities**

**Technical Management / Operations**
- Accountable for vessel inspection and ensure the ships condition and maintenance standards adhere to organization procedures.
- Ensure all maintenance is performed to a high standard and as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders.
- Supervise daily operational activities of all assigned vessels
- Advise Line Manager on a regular basis about vessel operation, budgetary performance and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleet.
- Liaise with the Procurement Department related to supply of spare parts of all vessels, considering the opportunities for replenishment in respect to the trading commitments of the vessels to provide for the most economical supply.
- Drives all technical related mobilization activities, refits, dry-docking & major repairs. Plan for repairs and dry-docking of the vessels at suitable regular intervals.

**Financial Management**
- Maintain, monitor and report budgets for all vessels under charge. Work closely with Technical staff, purchasing and finance controllers to ensure the budget is within the agreed variables/targets.
- Plan “Operating Budget” for all vessels under charge.
- Responsible for planning and execution of all dry-docking activities within the allotted budget limits.

**Quality & Continuous Improvement**
- Recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in the system.
- Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP’s.

**Health, Safety and Environment Compliance**
- Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under charge.
- Act or assign a first point of contact for any emergencies aboard vessels under charge. Ensure a technically qualified representative is available and responds to emergencies within the agreed time limit.
- Responsible for corrective action being implemented to remedy safety hazards or risks and restore a safe working environment on board vessels. Escalate to Manager in the event of the hazards/risks exceeding authority limits provided in the role
- Responsible for delivery of safety messages/training to technical team or crew during site or vessel visits.

**People and Leadership Management**
- Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge
- Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals
- Ensure development plans are in place for all offshore team members and it is followed up closely to ensure completion
- Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvement
- Manage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers

**Job Requirements**

**Essential**:

- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine Engineering/ Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as Engineer
- Proficient in speaking and writing English is a must.

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge in Classifications Society procedures and regulations is desirable.
- Should have prior people management experience
- Proven track record in intermediate and special dry dockings, ship repair, mobilizations and in-water repairs.
- Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage vessel financials within scope as well as satisfy client’s requirements
- IT literate and computer savvy.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From ฿100,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- ภูเก็ต: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)