Technical Director (Tanker)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the technical strategy for the tanker fleet.

Lead and manage Technical Managers, Superintendents and supporting technical personnel.

Ensure vessels operate safely, reliably and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Monitor fleet performance, machinery condition, planned maintenance and technical reliability.

Oversee annual technical budgets, operating expenditure and cost-control initiatives.

Review major repairs, technical defects and critical machinery failures.

Lead dry-docking, fleet-renewal, retrofit and major capital-expenditure projects.

Approve technical specifications and evaluate shipyards, contractors and equipment suppliers.

Establish consistent technical standards, policies and procedures across the fleet.

Ensure compliance with class, flag-state, ISM and applicable international maritime regulations.

Oversee vessel inspections, audits, surveys, vetting preparation and corrective actions.

Monitor fuel efficiency, vessel performance and emissions-reduction initiatives.

Support the implementation of new technologies, alternative fuels and decarbonisation projects.

Review technical risks and ensure effective preventive and corrective measures are implemented.

Coordinate with marine, operations, crewing, procurement, finance, HSEQ and commercial teams.

Maintain relationships with classification societies, regulators, shipyards, manufacturers and key service providers.

Participate in emergency response and lead technical investigations following serious incidents.

Support fleet acquisitions, newbuilding projects, vessel takeovers and disposals when required.

Develop technical personnel through coaching, succession planning and performance management.

Provide regular fleet-performance, budget and risk reports to senior leadership.

10 years of experience in a Ship Management Firm

Requirements

Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.

Marine Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency is strongly preferred.

Previous sailing experience as a Chief Engineer onboard tanker vessels.

At least 12–15 years of relevant maritime experience, including significant shore-based technical-management experience.

Minimum five years in a senior leadership role such as Technical Manager, Fleet Manager or Technical Director.

Strong experience managing oil, chemical or product tankers.

Proven track record in dry-docking, major repairs, technical budgeting and fleet-performance management.

Strong knowledge of ISM, class requirements, flag-state regulations, SIRE and tanker-industry standards.

Familiarity with dual-fuel systems, energy-efficiency technologies or decarbonisation initiatives would be advantageous.

Strong leadership, commercial awareness and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Effective communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple vessels, projects and priorities in an international operating environment.

Willingness to travel and attend vessels, shipyards and project sites when required.