Senior Vessel Technical & Operations Manager

Aesen Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aesen Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture professional to oversee technical operations for our fleet. The role requires leading DP and non-DP vessel activities, managing dry dockings, and ensuring adherence to international standards and local regulations.

You will coordinate budgets, maintain vessel specifications, and liaise with clients on technical performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture Degree with relevant offshore ship management experience.
• Class 1 or 2 sea going chief engineer with relevant ship management experience or at least 5 years of experience in technical support.
• Thorough understanding of the Middle East and operating theatre.
• Strong knowledge in dynamic positioning, FMEA and managing FMECA.
• Detailed understanding of applicable rules and regulations, conventions, and law applicable to the industry, area of operations and vessels.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and delegate technical tasks under his charge within Aesen.
• Prepare the annual OPEX for vessel under his charge.
• Monitor all managed DP and non DP vessel's technical activities and ensure monthly PMS Poseidon analyses.
• Monitor vessel activities and ensure monthly log reviews are cascaded to the site office and vessel.
• Review the financial performance against budgets for all ME vessels.
• Ensure that all boats under his charge are maintained within owners' funds.
• Assist Group technical manager in developing and implementing technical procedures and work instructions.
• Liaise with customers on technical matters and vessel performance.
• Ensure updated and detailed technical specifications of vessels are available in the office.
• Ensure proper up-to-date records are prepared during and on completion of dry dockings and repairs.
• Source, identify and purchase cost-effective technical supplies.
• Ensure proper inventories onboard and regular checks and balance.
• Ensure regular inspection audits are conducted onboard as per company requirements.
• Attend vessel sea trials, dry dockings and surveys when required.
• Travel overseas on short notice for inspections, meetings or surveys when necessary.
• LSA & FFE execution including selection of service provider.
• Ensure requisition orders are processed with purchasing for approved items onboard.
• Keep track of all technical expenditure onboard all managed vessels.
• Determine repair specifications for dry docking and surveys with cost-effective methods.

Skills

Dynamic positioning knowledge

FMEA & FMECA management

Technical expenditure tracking

Education

Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture degree

Job description

Aesen Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture professional to oversee technical operations for our fleet. The role requires leading DP and non-DP vessel activities, managing dry dockings, and ensuring adherence to international standards and local regulations.

You will coordinate budgets, maintain vessel specifications, and liaise with clients on technical performance.