Deputy Manager, Technical Maintenance

Singapore

**DRIVING CONNECTIVITY**

**Chart your Course with PIL**

With over 55 years of leadership in the global shipping industry, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is looking for proactive individuals to drive innovation and sustainable shipping solutions. If you’re fueled by pioneering ideas, enjoy challenging the status quo, and are determined to make a significant impact, PIL wants you as a part of our dynamic community of maritime professionals.

At PIL, we provide local experiences with a global reach. With our headquarters in Singapore, and services offered at over 500 locations in 90 countries, you will have ample opportunities to work with colleagues from different cultures and communities.

**Get On Board for a Dynamic and Purposeful Career.**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Deputy Manager, Technical Maintenance and Repair** to join our Logistics team at Pacific International Lines (PIL). This role plays a critical role in defining the global technical specifications for PIL container fleet, synthesizing industry standards with best market practices. You will conduct on-site audits to ensure technical capabilities, repair quality and standards are all compliant with PIL safety and operational protocols.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Container Specification & Standards Development. Architect and define the global technical specification for PIL's 600,000 TEU container fleet, synthesizing industry standards (e.g., ISO, IICL, CSC), market benchmarking (of competitors specification), and innovative materials science (different materials for container parts, i.e. wood, bamboo, nylon, steel, composite options, etc.) to enhance durability, longevity, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Quality Assurance & Newbuilding Governance. Lead comprehensive on-site new-building inspections, employ sophisticated quality control methodologies (e.g., manage & deploy specialist inspectors, lab-testing of material specimens, gauges to determine paint thickness and zinc contents, measurement of container dimension tolerance, load testing to ensure safety rating, etc.) validate conformance with PIL's engineered specifications and mitigate future lifecycle costs.
- Global Repair Management & Cost Engineering. Implement a globally consistent process for managing Maintenance and Repair (M&R) costs. This includes the forensic verification of repair estimates (e.g. review common repair items, estimates accuracy, repair quality, man-hour check, tariff check, material cost, material quality, etc.) from global offices to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Remote Operational Vendor Management. Provide expert remote guidance and oversight to Regional Offices (RO) and frontline teams on complex repair activities, ensuring global standards are upheld.
- Conduct rigorous on-site audits of container depots and related facilities to vet their technical capabilities, repair quality, and compliance with PIL's safety and operational protocols.

**MUST HAVE**:

- Degree in relevant disciplines such as Engineering
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant expertise in container engineering and manufacturing, and conducting depot inspection, repair or container factories
- Experience in container technical, inspection and repair standards, i.e. IICL, UCIRIC, ISO, CSC etc
- Well verse in cost management and analytics

**WE VALUE**:

- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- A team-oriented mindset and detailed oriented.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changes in a dynamic business environment.
- Data driven, good analytical skills and keen eye for details.

**Why Join Us**:

- Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Application Process**:
**About Us**

Incorporated in 1967, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ranked 12th among the world’s top container shipping lines and is also the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, PIL is a global carrier with a focus on Asia, China, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands.

Together with its affiliated companies Mariana Express Lines (MELL) and Malaysia Shipping Corporation, PIL serves customers at over 500 locations in more than 90 countries worldwide with a fleet of 100 container and multi-purpose vessels.

Apart from the core liner shipping business, PIL also has several other business units such as container manufacturing, depot, and logistics services.

PIL strives to meet the needs of its customers by providing value-adding services such as intermodal, breakbulk, and reefer services delivered on innovative technological platforms. With its focus on “Driving Connectivity” and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, PIL aims to be an efficient, sustainable, and future-ready shipping line.

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