Vessel Fleet Manager

A reputable Oil & Gas, Shipping and Maritime Company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vessel Fleet Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Lead the Technical Department, including technical superintendents and the base engineering team Develop the fleet maintenance plan and improve the maintenance policy, in line with class and flag regulations Raise vessel availability and reliability, keep vessels in class, and manage unplanned maintenance periods to reduce downtime and cost Own the technical OPEX/CAPEX budgets and control fleet maintenance costs Report technical performance weekly, monthly and quarterly, with effective use of the CMMS (Mx Suite) Apply Q-HSE procedures and drive root-cause analysis and corrective action on technical incidents Requirements Must have a Master Marina Certification A valid Chief Engineer’s licence (STCW Reg. III/2 or III/3) recognized by national and international authorities A first degree or diploma in a relevant management discipline Minimum of 8-10years’ experience in marine engineering and technical management Experience operating and maintaining diverse vessels and machinery Shore-base experience in an administrative or operational role, with a record of improving vessel utilization and performance Experience leading people across remote locations Strong client and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of local and international regulatory compliance for vessel operations Confident use of modern technology to deliver technical results Advantage: ISM Code internal auditor training, project management certification, a postgraduate qualification in marine engineering or management.