Fleet Technical Manager - Nigeria

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading international company in High technology marine services for the offshore Oil & Gas industry. The company is looking for an expatriate Fleet Technical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate must have a previous experience within the Marine/offshore environment. The Fleet Technical Manager will be in charge of the technical activities & maintenance operations for a large fleet of boats across multiple countries. He must demonstrate a can do attitude and have the capability to motivate and challenge his team.

The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage overall technical activities & maintenance operations for a large fleet of boats.Interacts with the fleet managers and contract managers in the different countriesSupervise all Chief Engineers and insure planned maintenance and other technical activities are carried out in a correct and safe mannerEnsure high standards in maintenance and preparation of fleetFull supervision of the maintenance operations of vessels: planning, repairs, inspectionResponsible to follow the new building program with the shipyardManage the yard and delivering the required equipment in a timely mannerAssist with & organize all surveys and statutory vessel inspections.Check that equipments and tools are properly maintained and inspectedTrain, supervise and provide general guidance to his team with day to day operational involvement.Oversee all new building activities, review & approve major refits, dry-docking & major repairs.Report on day to day basis about new buildings, ships operation, budgetary performance and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleetEnsuring company policies and standards are strictly followedMonitor budgetary performanceDaily reporting

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Class I Engineer CertificateMechanical eng. or demonstrated sound technical knowledge through experienceShore base experience used to manage a fleet and a work shopExperience of the offshore industryManagement skills, strong and attentive to his teamShipbuilding/operation/technical knowledgeVery organizedCommunication skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to work in multicultural environmentFluency in English

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