Maritime Technology Manager: Decarbonisation & Performance

North Star; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star is seeking an experienced Maritime Technology Manager to lead the evaluation and deployment of technology across SOV, ERRV and PSV operations. You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and drive decarbonisation, vessel performance and data-driven improvements across the fleet.

You will oversee technology trials, qualification, and operational deployment, coordinating across newbuild, retrofit, and client engagement activities to deliver measurable benefits in real-world

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime technology, marine engineering or decarbonisation.
• Experience with SOV/ERRV/PSV vessels is beneficial.
• Chartered status or professional accreditation valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead maritime technology roadmap, prioritising requirements by value, risk, readiness and adoption potential.
• Identify and evaluate propulsion, energy storage, charging, alternative fuels, automation and digital technologies.
• Develop practical decarbonisation pathways across SOV, ERRV and PSV operations.
• Use fuel, energy, emissions and utilisation data to identify improvements in vessel performance.
• Lead feasibility studies, technology qualification, pilots and demonstrations with clear stage gates and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technology leadership across newbuild and retrofit programmes, from requirements to handover.
• Build lifecycle business cases with credible technical evidence for investment decisions.
• Develop partnerships with charterers, OEMs, Class, Flag and research organisations.

Skills

Maritime technology

Vessel performance

Decarbonisation

Evidence-based decisions

Education

Engineering/naval architecture

Job description

North Star is seeking an experienced Maritime Technology Manager to lead the evaluation and deployment of technology across SOV, ERRV and PSV operations. You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and drive decarbonisation, vessel performance and data-driven improvements across the fleet.

You will oversee technology trials, qualification, and operational deployment, coordinating across newbuild, retrofit, and client engagement activities to deliver measurable benefits in real-world