Fleet Manager (Container)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee technical operations for a fleet of container ships. This role requires managing budgets and ensuring operational reliability, while leading a team of Technical Superintendents. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a Class 1 Certificate of Competency, along with strong leadership and financial oversight skills. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence vessel performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as Chief Engineer with Class 1 Certificate.
• Experience managing technical teams and container ships.
• Strong financial management and technical oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical Superintendents for operational efficiency.
• Manage budgets for vessel maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and KPI tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Technical knowledge

Education

Class 1 Certificate of Competency

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

SMS and PMS systems

Job description

• Oversee a group of Technical Superintendents and Senior Technical Superintendents who will be in charge of the day-to-day technical administration of the vessels.
• Ensure that approved budgets are not exceeded while upholding the highest standards of operational reliability by managing and exercising budgetary control for the fleet's purchases of docking services, repair and maintenance, spares, and stocks.
• Comparing suppliers to make sure the services you're buying are reasonably priced.
• Proactive in establishing procedures and monitoring compliance to enhance the performance of the vessel.
• Execution of projects chosen to increase the vessel(s) dependability and efficiency.
• Establish, evaluate, and track the KPI for the team and the boats in accordance with the business's goals. Conduct routine data analysis of expenses, PMS, and other KPI indicators to determine the ship's overall health from a ship management perspective.
• Visiting the ships as needed to keep an eye on their overall state, crew performance, safety, environmental preservation, and the efficiency of the company's ISM and procedures. This includes visiting the ships while they are in drydock.
• When necessary, schedule pre-purchase inspections of the vessels and evaluate the results to determine the condition of the vessels.
• Lead by example, coach your team, and inspire them to achieve the operational efficiency and fleet safety standards that the firm demands.
• Observe the third-party ship managers' performance in relation to the owners' vessels under their management;
• Ability to keep good interactions with stakeholders both inside and outside the company, including accurate information delivery.
• Make sure the goals of the organisation are fulfilled while keeping in mind the financial effects of technical choices.
• Execute any additional technical assignments that are assigned by the director or senior management as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as Chief Engineer and a Class 1 Certificate of Competency.
• Strong comprehension of the role's ramifications and shore-based tasks.
• Capacity to oversee financial and technological requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the industry's technological advancements and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in utilising cutting‑edge software to enhance the functioning of the vessel.
• A minimum of three years' experience overseeing a group of technical superintendents and at least twenty container ships (a combination of tankers and containers will also be taken into consideration) as a fleet manager.
• Prior experience managing an international workforce would be beneficial.
• Previous knowledge of dry docking.
• The candidate ought to be well‑versed in the SMS and PMS systems.