Technical Coordinator

NAVVIK; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVVIK seeks a Technical Coordinator in Rio de Janeiro to support day-to-day offshore operations, maintenance scheduling, and vessel inspections. You will liaise with vessel crews, suppliers, and the shore-based technical team to ensure reliability and safety.

Key duties include coordinating maintenance activities, reviewing technical documentation, and assisting in dry-dock preparations while ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in vessel maintenance, technical management, ship operations, or offshore support vessels.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance activities, vessel inspections, and day-to-day technical follow-up.
• Act as primary link between vessel crews, suppliers, and shore-based team.
• Coordinate repair services, maintenance campaigns, and contractor attendance.
• Review maintenance records and technical reports for compliance and documentation.
• Provide technical feedback to improve fleet reliability and operability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Engineering

Tools

AMOS

Star IPS

TM Master

Job description

Would you like to deepen your knowledge of day-to-day offshore operations? As a Technical Coordinator, you will work closely with vessel crews and the onshore technical team, supporting maintenance activities, inspections, and operational reliability. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working in a dynamic environment, and contributing to safe and efficient offshore operations, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Applications are open until October 20th, 2026, and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. As the process may close once the right candidate is found.

As a Technical Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the technical management of our offshore fleet, ensuring the effective execution of maintenance activities, vessel inspections, and the continuous technical follow-up of day-to-day operations. Acting as the primary link between vessel crews, suppliers, and the shore-based technical team, you will contribute directly to vessel reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting regular vessel visits, technical inspections, and onboard assessments to monitor equipment condition and maintenance standards. You will support crews in identifying and resolving technical issues, while closely following preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure that work is completed on time and to the expected quality standards.

The role also involves coordinating repair services, maintenance campaigns, and contractor attendance in collaboration with vessel personnel and external service providers. You will review maintenance records, work orders, and technical reports to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with company procedures, classification society requirements, flag state regulations, and client expectations.

A key part of the position is monitoring technical performance indicators and supporting initiatives aimed at improving fleet reliability, availability, and overall operational efficiency. You will provide technical feedback and recommendations that contribute to strategic maintenance planning and fleet development, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, maintenance optimization, and cost reduction.

In addition, you will assist in the preparation and execution of dry-dockings, major overhauls, class surveys, and regulatory inspections, ensuring that all technical activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with operational and regulatory requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

We believe our diversity is a vital strength, and we encourage you to bring your unique insights to help shape the future of our team and our company.

For this role, it is necessary to:

• Hold a degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, or a related technical field;
• Have previous experience in vessel maintenance, technical management, ship operations, or offshore support vessels;
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of marine machinery systems, propulsion equipment, auxiliary systems, and planned maintenance practices;
• Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Be capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment;
• Have good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with vessel crews, suppliers, and stakeholders;
• Be willing to travel frequently and conduct onboard visits as required,
• Have professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

While not mandatory, the following qualifications will be considered an advantage and may help you succeed in this role:

• Previous experience with offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV, OSRV, RSV or similar);
• Experience with dry-docking projects, class surveys, and major maintenance campaigns;
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (AMOS, Star IPS, TM Master, or equivalent);
• Knowledge of DP vessels and offshore marine operations;
• Experience managing contractors and technical service providers,
• Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency or equivalent maritime background.