UK. All applicants must live within a commutable distance to the office or be willing to relocate. All applicants must have existing Right to Work in the USA. No sponsorship will be offered.
As a Technical Manager you will be responsible for providing general operational support for the technical aspects of a designated fleet of yachts.
Duties:
- Providing advice and expertise when required.
- Provide support to other internal departments on technical matters as well as identify and promote technical commercial opportunities.
- Manage Technical Compliance of a designated fleet of yachts assigned to you including carrying out technical inspections onboard.
- Provide operational support - to help limit technical and ISM related defects.
- Ensure a complete Planned Maintenance System is in place and in use.
- Assist with arranging routine dry docks.
- Provide an executive summary on status and forecasts for the technical management of your assigned fleet.
- Maintain sound working relationships with the crew and clients.
Requirements:
- Sea going experience on large yachts or cruise ships as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer
- STCW III/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited) or STCW Y1 marine engineer 3,000GT and <9,000kW.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken at a high professional level.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
- A high degree of computer literacy
- Ability to prioritize and complete time sensitive tasks.
- A high degree of attention to detail, capable of checking/ recording information accurately
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and planned maintenance systems.
- Self-motivated, able to solve problems and manage their own time.
- Absolute discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to travel frequently.
- Experience working in a Yacht Management Company in a similar role.
- Qualification in auditing prosses and standards such as ISM Lead Auditor
- Previous shore-based experience as an Engineering Superintendent, Technical Manager or Surveyor.
- Ability to speak another language.