Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, acting as a senior technical point of contact for vessel-related issues.
Oversee vessel upgrades, modifications, refits and enhancements, including technical specification, planning and delivery.
Provide technical oversight during dry-docking periods, ensuring works are appropriately scoped, resourced and delivered to agreed timescales, quality and cost requirements.
Work closely with engineering and dry-dock teams to plan annual, intermediate and unscheduled dry-dockings.
Monitor vessel defects, investigate recurring issues and identify root causes, implementing long-term solutions to improve fleet reliability.
Investigate operational delays and cancellations, identifying causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Liaise with external suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams to ensure vessel defects are rectified within agreed SLAs.
Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including warranty claims and ensuring suppliers meet agreed requirements.
Support the development and implementation of technical improvements across the fleet and engineering facilities.
Develop technical modifications and documentation to improve vessel reliability, efficiency and customer experience.
Support the construction and commissioning of new-build vessels and major vessel upgrades.
Ensure all relevant vessel documentation and engineering procedures are maintained and available for operational use.
Ensure compliance with applicable maritime legislation and regulations, including MCA requirements, Port of London Authority requirements and the ISM Code.
Support preparation for external audits, including annual DOC audits, ensuring consistent compliance throughout the year.
Support investigations into incidents and non-conformances, assisting with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Assist with hull and machinery insurance claims, from initial incident through to completion and invoicing.
Review vessel maintenance schedules and operating hours to identify opportunities for improved productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Work alongside senior engineering personnel to develop business cases and technical proposals for fleet improvements.
Provide technical input into budgets, maintenance planning and KPI reporting.
Develop and deliver training to engineering staff covering quality standards, safety awareness and operational best practice.
Promote a strong safety, quality and customer-focused culture across engineering operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
Proven experience within a senior technical, engineering or superintendent position within the maritime sector.
Strong electrical engineering background with the ability to provide technical support and guidance to engineering teams.
Experience managing statutory and classification requirements within a maritime environment.
Experience working with high-speed vessel propulsion systems.
Experience with high-speed aluminium vessels.
Familiarity with the ISM Code and maritime safety management systems.
Familiarity with the IMO High Speed Craft Code.
Good understanding of MCA legislation and wider maritime regulatory requirements.
Experience of vessel maintenance, refit, dry-docking and technical upgrade projects.
Experience managing suppliers, contractors and external service providers.
Experience with budget management, cost control and KPI reporting.
Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, operational and senior management teams.
Comfortable working outside standard hours and providing technical support when required, including within a 24/7 operational environment.
Working Hours & Package
Permanent position based in Greater London.
Regular travel to vessels, dry-dock facilities and suppliers will be required.
Non-standard working hours may be required depending on operational requirements.
Participation in a 24/7 technical support environment.
Salary: DOE.
Opportunity to work within a senior technical position supporting a high-speed vessel fleet.
Further package and benefits to be discussed upon application.
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