Tanker Fleet Optimization Specialist

**Tanker Fleet Operations Specialist Job Description**

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant management of the tanker fleet. This position involves coordinating closely with shipboard management, shore-based teams, third-party managers and industry stakeholders to achieve operational excellence, regulatory compliance and highest safety standards.

This role serves as a critical interface between senior management, vessels, regulatory authorities, oil majors and terminals, ensuring that the tanker fleet remains fully compliant and optimized for performance while maintaining strong customer confidence.

• Oversee day-to-day technical operations of the assigned tanker fleet ensuring safe efficient and compliant vessel performance.
• Monitor and follow up on technical issues reported by vessels and superintendents providing guidance and solutions.
• Ensure proactive maintenance and repair programs in line with industry best practices tanker standards and vetting requirements.
• Review vessel performance fuel consumption machinery reports and PMS records to optimize utilization and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Class Flag OCIMF/VIQ and international regulations.

**Safety Quality and Compliance**

• Ensure full compliance with ISM/ISPS MARPOL SOLAS OCIMF and relevant industry guidelines.
• Coordinate tanker vetting inspections SIRE audits and oil major inspections ensuring vessels meet customer requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations for incidents machinery breakdowns and HSE issues and implement preventive measures.
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture across fleet and shore teams.

**Budget and Cost Control**

• Develop review and manage technical budgets for assigned vessels including OPEX repairs and dry-docking.
• Monitor and control costs related to spares lubricants consumables and major repairs.
• Identify cost-efficiency opportunities without compromising safety performance or compliance.

**Dry-Docking and Projects**

• Prepare plan and supervise vessel dry-dockings major repairs and retrofitting projects.
• Review technical specifications yard proposals and evaluate quotations to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Oversee project timelines costs and quality ensuring vessels return to service on schedule.

**Crew and Stakeholder Engagement**

• Work closely with Crewing and Marine teams on officer selection briefing and performance management.
• Conduct ship visits inspections and condition assessments ensuring timely reporting and closure of deficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with charterers terminals oil majors classification societies and regulators.

**Requirements**

**Education and Certification**

• Class 1 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or related discipline preferred.

**Experience**

• Minimum 5-7 years' shore-based experience as a Fleet Manager/Senior Technical Superintendent handling tankers.
• Seagoing background with senior rank experience on tankers required.
• Strong track record managing tanker vetting inspections audits and oil major requirements.

**Skills and Knowledge**

• In-depth knowledge of tanker operations vetting standards and industry regulations.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with ability to manage diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with hands-on approach to technical issues.
• Proficient in PMS systems MS Office and technical reporting tools.