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Title: Marine Fleet Manager

Posted on: March 20, 2025 by Oceanex Inc.

Location: Oceanex Inc., Human Resources Department, Baine Johnston Center, 10 Fort William Place, Suite 701, St. John's, NL Canada A1C 1K4

Type: Permanent & Full-Time

Oceanex is a dynamic organization currently looking for a Marine Fleet Manager. The Marine Fleet Manager's role is to ensure that our vessels are available to service the needs of the business efficiently, effectively, and safely. Reporting to the VP - Marine Fleet Operations, the Marine Fleet Manager is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and long-term planning of marine assets. This position contributes to Company management functions while managing technical and operational staff within the Vessel Management Department.

1. Manage the fleet in accordance with Company policies;
2. Oversee operations management including fleet performance, incident review, repair and maintenance, planned maintenance systems, dry docking, capital expenditure and upgrading programs;
3. Oversee crew management, training programs, and marine-related labour relations;
4. Assist HSEQ Manager in continuous improvement of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS) to meet the requirements of the ISM Code;
5. Implement the Company's marine environmental initiatives and policies;
6. Assist VP - Marine Fleet Operations with long term planning, vessel operations budgeting, fleet renewal, and new building projects;
7. Ensure compliance with standards set by national and international regulatory authorities;
8. Liaise with government agencies and industry associations;
9. Develop departmental budget and exercise duties within approved annual budget;
10. Coordinate a cost-efficient distribution of tasks between vessel management personnel;
11. Conduct vessel visits and ensure that a well-defined vessel attendance/assessment program for shore-based vessel management personnel is maintained;
12. Approve the hiring, re-hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, end of probationary period, resignation, lay-off and/or discharge of Oceanex vessel operational personnel;
13. Prepare reports and documentation for VP - Marine Fleet Operations, as required;
14. Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by VP - Marine Fleet Operations.

1. University degree or equivalent in a marine-related area of study and 5 years of Chief Engineer experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
2. Minimum of 10 years experience in a shore-based management position in vessel operations;
3. Experience in strategic planning;
4. Familiarity with governing bodies and relevant marine industry legislation;
5. Computer literate, with proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
2. Strong interpersonal skills;
3. Above-average leadership skills and management abilities;
4. Able to work under pressure and manage frequently changing demands;
5. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, dynamic, and self-confident;
6. Strong analytical skills.

Language of work: English

Compensation: $175,000 to $215,000 plus an incentive plan subject to change depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Full benefit package offered: medical, dental, life insurance, eye care, short-term and long-term disability coverage, single or family coverage.

You are interested and believe you have all the qualifications? Please forward your resume as soon as possible to: www.oceanex.com/hr

Oceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

2025-04-19