Tanker Fleet Technical Director UAE - Direct to CEO

Salling Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty in UAE seeks a Technical Director, Tanker Fleet to own the technical performance of a growing tankers fleet. You will lead fleet managers, set maintenance standards, and ensure class, vetting, and port state compliance with the CEO directly.

You will front audits (TMSA/ISM/ISO), drive SMS effectiveness on board, and translate technical strategy into boardroom decisions. The role requires deep tanker expertise and a proven track record reporting to a CEO.

Qualifications

• Senior maritime leadership with 10 years in ship management.
• Hands-on tanker experience with knowledge of PMS software.
• Experience leading TMSA/ISM/ISO audits.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical performance of the fleet: maintenance, dry-docking, class and statutory compliance, and detentions avoidance.
• Lead fleet managers and superintendents, set maintenance and environmental standards, and oversee contractors.
• Front audits (TMSA, ISM, ISO) and ensure SMS is properly implemented on board, not just on paper.
• Report to the CEO and translate technical strategy into actionable plans as the fleet grows.

Job description

JobAdder Operations Pty in UAE seeks a Technical Director, Tanker Fleet to own the technical performance of a growing tankers fleet. You will lead fleet managers, set maintenance standards, and ensure class, vetting, and port state compliance with the CEO directly.

You will front audits (TMSA/ISM/ISO), drive SMS effectiveness on board, and translate technical strategy into boardroom decisions. The role requires deep tanker expertise and a proven track record reporting to a CEO.