Fleet Technical Director: Maritime Engineering & Safety Lead

Tardis Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Tardis Group seeks an experienced Technical Director to oversee technical management and operational performance of a maritime fleet in Singapore. You will lead the technical department, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant vessel operations across all activities and budgets.

The role requires deep knowledge of ship management, maintenance planning, dry-docking, and major project oversight, with a track record of guiding teams through complex technical challenges and regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chief Engineer sailing experience is highly preferred.
• Significant shore-based experience in Technical Management, ideally progressing to leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing multiple vessels and leading a technical department or fleet.
• Strong understanding of ship management, maintenance, dry-docking, repairs, surveys, CAPEX/OPEX and fleet performance management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of class, flag, statutory and international maritime regulations (ISM/ISPS/MARPOL/SOLAS/MLC).
• Experience managing technical budgets, procurement, shipyards and major repair projects.
• Strong track record in technical troubleshooting, incident investigation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and overall leadership for the technical management, maintenance and performance of the fleet.
• Accountability for safe, reliable and compliant vessel operations.
• Lead the technical department and direct Technical Superintendents and engineers.
• Develop and implement fleet technical strategy, policies and standards.
• Monitor fleet performance, maintenance standards and KPIs; identify improvements.
• Oversee dry-docking, repairs, upgrades, surveys and CAPEX/OPEX planning.
• Provide senior technical oversight on newbuilds, acquisitions and refurbishments.
• Manage fleet budgets, procurement, and vendor relations.
• Ensure effective PMS implementation and timely maintenance.
• Lead root-cause investigations of failures and incidents; drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS, MLC and local regulations.
• Support PSC inspections, class surveys and audits; maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Technical leadership

Fleet operations

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Technical risk management

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Tardis Group seeks an experienced Technical Director to oversee technical management and operational performance of a maritime fleet in Singapore. You will lead the technical department, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant vessel operations across all activities and budgets.

The role requires deep knowledge of ship management, maintenance planning, dry-docking, and major project oversight, with a track record of guiding teams through complex technical challenges and regulatory environments.