Head of Technical

Head of Technical

This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate with one of the region’s largest shipowners and operators.

The Head of Technical has responsibility for the overall strategy, achieving the Company’s objectives by following targets and directions of the Board, implementing plans all the time adhering to the Company’s vision and values.

You will manage a team of technical superintendents & purchasers; the ideal candidate will have been a chief engineer and have at least 15 years senior level experience of managing a technical team within a ship management company. Previous experience with bulk carriers is essential.  

You will be commercially focused, a confident decision marker and skilled communicator with an authoritative understanding of applicable industry legislation, rules, regulations & standards.

Main Accountabilities

•    Lead and manage the technical department

•    Oversee the operation of the vessels, ensuring they are operated safely, economically and efficiently maintained to a standard that allows them to fulfil operational requirements of commercial contracts.

•    Risk management including the assessment and monitoring of financial exposures, management of operational risks and vessel risks

•    In-depth knowledge of market conditions, trends and developments in the maritime field both locally and internationally to obtain the best commercial advantage for the Company in agreements and contracts

•    Budgetary responsibility including the preparation of budgets and monitoring of the agreed budgets set

•    Overall responsibility for negotiations, review, and conclusion of contracts and ship management agreements

•    Overall responsibility for the department’s policies and any changes to procedures as deemed necessary for the continual improvement of the department’s performance.

•    Reporting on vessel operation and performance in safety, environmental and business areas.