Regional Technical Manager

The Regional Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance performance and optimization of vessels and related floating equipment in the Middle East Region. The role ensures that all assets are managed cost-effectively safely and in full compliance with international regulations company policies and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop implement and oversee multi-annual vessel budgets covering maintenance repairs dry-docking overhauls insurance and fuel/lubricant costs to ensure effective fleet management.
• Supervise and ensure the proper planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance dry-dockings modifications and technical projects within budget and in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor and guide the application of effective project management techniques ensuring high-quality reporting and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all vessels are maintained in a safe and fit-for-purpose condition to achieve optimal utilization and operational reliability.
• Promote and enforce safety health environment and quality (SHEQ) standards reviewing incidents and ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Provide direction support and technical guidance to Contract and Operations Managers to ensure consistent safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Conduct or oversee regular vessel inspections to monitor condition compliance and performance against company standards.
• Engage with clients and charter representatives to maintain strong working relationships ensure operational compliance and identify business development opportunities.
• Provide technical and operational input during tendering processes to support the commercial team in securing new business.
• Lead coach and develop the regional technical team ensuring high performance professional growth and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that accurate vessel documentation technical records and reports are maintained in line with company procedures and requirements.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Maritime Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture (Maritime Officer HWTK preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of technical management experience in an international maritime environment.
• Preferably seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or First Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of vessel engineering maintenance systems and onboard practices.
• Proven leadership and management skills with experience in defining and maintaining technical standards and procedures.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required.

The successful candidate must be living in the U.A.E. currently.

Additional Information :

Employment conditions:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic technical professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

Applications should be sent via the link in the vacancy. 

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time