Technical Manager

EMA Ship Management; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EMA Ship Management in Dubai is seeking a Technical Manager to supervise the technical performance and maintenance of managed vessels, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle cost control.

You will coordinate drydocking, monitor vessel condition, review technical reports, and manage related budgets while collaborating with senior staff to align technical operations with investment objectives. The role supports inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate vessel performance, maintenance data, lifecycle costs, and technical risks.
• Proven team management capabilities, including leading technical staff, coordinating with crew, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in technical support for marine assets, including troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Background in research and development (R&D) or continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement technical enhancements and innovation in ship operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills for overseeing drydocking, repair projects, and technical upgrade programs within time and budget constraints.
• Relevant degree in marine engineering or naval architecture; professional maritime certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in international ship management or maritime operations, preferably within a performance-driven and investment-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and digital tools for remote collaboration and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical performance and maintenance of managed vessels, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate drydocking and repair activities and monitor budgets for maintenance and lifecycle costs.
• Review technical reports and analyze vessel condition and performance data.
• Collaborate with superintendents, senior seafarers, and commercial teams to align technical operations with business objectives.
• Lead technical improvement initiatives and support inspections and audits.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation and long-term asset reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team management

Hands-on technical support

R&D / Continuous improvement

Project management

Marine engineering / naval arch

Maritime certifications (advantage)

International ship management

Excellent communication skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Degree in marine engineering or naval architecture

Maritime certifications (advantage)

Job description

Company Description

EMA Ship is an international ship management and maritime investment advisory company dedicated to maximizing asset value and long-term returns in the global shipping market. The company provides integrated solutions across technical management, crew management, commercial management, drydocking and repair, inspections and audits, sale and purchase, and maritime investment management. This unified and transparent framework allows shipowners and investors to manage assets efficiently under a performance-driven structure. Supported by an experienced international team of technical superintendents, senior seafarers, commercial managers, and maritime investment professionals, EMA Ship assesses assets from both operational and financial perspectives. Its approach emphasizes disciplined management, proactive risk mitigation, lifecycle cost control, and sustainable value creation.

Role Description

The Technical Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The role involves overseeing the technical performance and maintenance of managed vessels, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Daily tasks include coordinating drydocking and repair activities, monitoring vessel condition and performance, reviewing technical reports, and managing budgets related to maintenance and lifecycle costs. The Technical Manager will collaborate closely with superintendents, senior seafarers, and commercial teams to align technical operations with commercial and investment objectives. The role also includes leading technical improvement initiatives, supporting inspections and audits, and providing guidance on risk mitigation and long-term asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate vessel performance, maintenance data, lifecycle costs, and technical risks.
• Proven team management capabilities, including leading technical staff, coordinating with crew, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in technical support for marine assets, including troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Background in research and development (R&D) or continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement technical enhancements and innovation in ship operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills for overseeing drydocking, repair projects, and technical upgrade programs within time and budget constraints.
• Relevant degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or a related technical discipline; professional maritime certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in international ship management or maritime operations, preferably within a performance-driven and investment-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and digital tools for remote collaboration and technical reporting.