Technical Manager - Ribble Valley, Lancashire, United Kingdom - Ocean Infinity

Description

We are a technology company that is transforming operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.
We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.
We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Head of Technical Vessel Management who will be responsible for the day-to-day continued technical seaworthiness and technical upkeep of the Armada fleet.

The role encompasses developing and steering our fleet of vessels from the new building phase into service, which includes participation in the development of new technology, as well as improvements of existing technology and encompasses in-service technical management of the assets.

Work Location:
Hybrid


Division/Department:
Assets


Reports to:
Marine Director

Ultimately responsible for the technical performance of the company ́s owned vessels;
Oversee and co-ordinate the build of our fleet, fleet additions and re-deliveries, ensuring a seamless introduction of vessels into service;
Responsible for in-service technical management of ships and payloads. Including budgetary efficiency, and global supply chain management to assure technical uptime requirements kept;
Continual review of manufacturers, regulatory authority and other industry bodies technical bulletins and data to ensure the fleet remains compliant with required legislation;
Ensure all publications, records, worksheets and procedures are accurate and meet regulatory requirements;
Develop and continually improve continued seaworthiness procedures, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met for the benefits of the business;
In conjunction with the Commercial team and the Fleet Management team, develop the short term and long term base maintenance plans, including spares strategy, to maximise vessel uptime;
Ensure quality and safety issues within fleet technical management are addressed, implementing effective remedial actions to ensure full and final closure;
Promote safety and the implementation of a robust, state of the art health and safety system including promoting a corporate culture focused on HSSEQ;
Work closely with the relevant teams to ensure remote capabilities are developed and implemented in accordance with the set technical standards, and act as an ambassador for Ocean Infinity's remote capabilities;
Build, manage and develop a successful technical vessel management team to interface with internal and external partners.

Degree in marine operations (nautical or engineering) or equivalent experience or education;
A strong solid technical background with a demonstrable track record within the marine industry from shipyard (new building, conversion and/or repair) and shipping/offshore companies;
Embrace innovation and cutting-edge technology and be a champion for the implementation and acceptance of new solutions, routines and processes;
Strong interpersonal and people management skills;
The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.