Technical Manager

**Who are we?**:
We are a marine civil construction company, and owner of a fleet of vessels and land machineries. Our vessels include grab dredgers, tugboats, workboats, anchor boats, outboard boats, crane barges and flat-top barges. This fleet of vessels serve in near-shore construction projects at the sea and river, doing dredging and lifting operations.

**What is your role?**:
Your will be responsible for effective technical team management, fleet management and vendor management.

**Detailed Responsibilities
**1. Team Management**
- Set work goals/work plan and manage Technical Team (Marine Engineer) to meet expectations in line with organisation's competence and performance management objectives.
- Formulate annual budgets for vessel fleet and oversee costs. Analyse financial reports to find opportunities for cost reductions.
- Design and implement technical SOPs and operation risk management.

**2. Technical (Day-to-day Activities)**
- Manage overall technical activities & maintenance operations in planning, repairs and inspection.
- Develop PMS (Planned Maintenance Schedule) on daily/monthly/quarterly/yearly activities on fabrication, repair and maintenance.
- Prepare ship condition reports for management. Report on day-to-day about ships conditions, and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleet.
- Full supervision of the maintenance operations of vessels and guide Marine Engineer to ensure planned maintenance and other technical activities are carried out in a correct and safe manner.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair in marine IC engines, electrical circuitry, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, basic fluid and hydrodynamics, boats’ architecture and design, and maintenance level categorisation.

**3. Drydocking (once in 3 years and 5 years)**
- Develop PMS (Planned Maintenance Schedule) with yard, on cost and repair, monitor and liaise on quality and schedule.
- Ensure high standards in maintenance and preparation of fleet.
- Oversee all activities, review & approve major refits, dry-docking & major repairs.

**4. Contract and Procurement**
- Perform multi-vendor management and critical procurement processes to obtain servicing/repair services and new equipment/machinery parts.
- Negotiate prices and drive cost efficiency (annual 10% cost reduction) to manage contracts and maintenance budget.
- Review purchasing performance to identify shortcomings.

**5. Strategic Sustainability Initiatives**
- Implement lower-carbon energy initiatives for vessel fleet, such as blended biofuel, diesel-electric hybrid propulsion or full-electric propulsion to achieve net-zero carbon targets and meet the Singapore Maritime Decarbonisation Blueprint 2050.
- Implement R&D initiatives to tap on technology such as AI and IoT for SMART vessel and equipment maintenance planning and tracking etc. Assist to develop R&D pilot projects and write papers to obtain government grants to fund such initiatives.

**We are looking for someone with**:

- Educational background in **marine engineering **(degree or diploma) preferred.
- Prior Experience in **Marine Construction **projects and vessels, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding are important. Marine Operations Management is nice to have.
- At least 8 years of **hands-on skills in maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs **of vessel fleet, to maintain operational readiness of these vessels and marine construction equipment.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in **managing vendors/contractors in marine and near-shore/offshore construction **industries.
- Experience in people management and leading maintenance team. Experience with maritime and construction innovation initiatives will be very advantageous.

It will be advantageous to have the following:

- A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work well cross functionally and organised as an individual.
- Resourceful and able to perform in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Devoted to offering value for money, keeping expenses in control, and providing high-quality service.
- Valid Class 3 Driving License and Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL).
- Able to work beyond the usual working hours for projects during occasions and/or when need arises.