Senior Tanker Technical Manager

INTEGRATED MARITIME MANAGEMENT (SG) PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

INTEGRATED MARITIME MANAGEMENT (SG) PTE. LTD. seeks a Technical Manager to oversee the technical management of assigned tanker vessels, ensuring safety, reliability and ready operation through PMS compliance and vigilant maintenance supervision.

You will coordinate dry-dockings, budgets, supplier quotations, and inspections (SIRE, PSC, Class). The role requires strong leadership for engineers, crew, and shore-side stakeholders to uphold IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL and ISM standards.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the technical management of assigned tanker vessels.
Ensure vessels are maintained to a high standard of safety, reliability and operational readiness.
Monitor vessel machinery, equipment and structural condition.
Ensure effective implementation of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
Review and follow up on defects, breakdowns and outstanding maintenance.
Provide technical support to Masters and Chief Engineers.
Monitor machinery performance, fuel consumption and vessel efficiency.
Review technical reports and ensure timely corrective action.
Maintain vessels in compliance with tanker industry standards and charterer requirements.
Ensure readiness for SIRE inspections and terminal vetting.
Monitor and close out findings from SIRE, PSC, Class, Flag and internal inspections.
Coordinate maintenance of cargo pumps, piping, valves and associated systems.
Monitor condition and maintenance of cargo tanks, ballast systems, cargo heating systems, inert gas system, crude oil washing system (where applicable), tank cleaning systems, cargo pumps and stripping systems, vapour return systems, tank gauging and monitoring systems, high-level and overfill protection systems, and cargo control systems.
Support preparation for oil major inspections and terminal approvals.
Ensure technical deficiencies affecting vessel vetting are promptly addressed.
Plan and manage vessel dry-dockings and major repair periods.
Prepare repair specifications and dry-dock work lists.
Obtain and evaluate quotations from shipyards and contractors.
Negotiate repair costs and monitor project expenditure.
Attend vessels during dry-docking as required.
Coordinate Class, Flag and statutory surveys during docking.
Ensure proper testing, commissioning and close-out of repair works.
Monitor major machinery overhauls and critical equipment repairs.
Prepare annual technical budgets for assigned vessels.
Monitor vessel expenditure against approved budgets.
Review purchase requisitions and technical procurement.
Evaluate quotations and ensure competitive procurement.
Control repair, maintenance and spare-parts expenditure.
Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety or vessel reliability.
Provide regular budget and expenditure reports to management.
Ensure compliance with IMO requirements, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC, Flag State requirements, Classification Society requirements, OCIMF requirements, SIRE requirements, Company Safety Management System, Charterer and oil-major requirements.
Participate in incident, accident and near-miss investigations; Conduct root-cause analysis and ensure corrective/preventive actions; Monitor implementation of company policies and procedures; Participate in internal and external audits.
Conduct regular vessel visits and technical inspections; Prepare detailed inspection reports; Monitor housekeeping, machinery condition and maintenance standards; Identify potential failures and recommend preventive measures; Follow up on deficiencies until satisfactory closure; Attend vessels during critical operations, inspections and repairs when required.
Work closely with the Crewing Department to ensure suitably qualified technical officers are assigned; Monitor performance of Chief Engineers and engineering teams; Provide technical guidance and mentoring to vessel staff; Identify training and competency requirements; Support appraisal and evaluation of senior engineering officers.
Maintain effective working relationships with Classification Societies, Flag Administrations, Port State Control, Shipyards, Manufacturers, Service companies, Oil majors, Charterers, Terminal operators, Insurance/P&I representatives, Technical consultants and surveyors; Coordinate statutory surveys, recommendations, conditions of class and technical documentation.
Provide technical assistance during vessel emergencies, breakdowns and major incidents; Coordinate with vessel crew, management, Class, manufacturers and emergency contractors; Attend casualty sites where required; Assist with investigation, repairs and vessel recovery.
Monitor vessel fuel and energy performance; Support implementation of SEEMP and CII requirements; Identify opportunities for fuel and emissions reduction; Monitor performance of energy-saving devices and operational improvements; Support decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives within the fleet.