Technical Director

thome ship management pte. ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

THOME SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the overall technical and operational management of its fleet group vessels. You will ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and owner expectations while driving performance and safety.

The role emphasizes budgeting, maintenance planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership development. You will mentor teams, coordinate with internal departments and customers, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Higher education in naval architecture, marine technology or engineering.
• Experience as engineer or navigational officer or Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
• 10 years in maritime with at least 5 years in senior leadership in marine quality, safety or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements.
• Proven leadership managing multiple vessel operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience budgeting, cost control, procurement, shipping economics, crewing, HR and quality management.
• Effective communication with owners, charterers and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management of assigned fleet vessels in line with company policies and budgets.
• Supervise fleet operations and mentor team members.
• Coordinate with the COO and department heads to align activities with company objectives.
• Maintain strong customer relations with vessel owners and charterers.
• Conduct yearly strategic meetings with customers for long-term success.
• Manage budgeting, spare parts and maintenance guidelines fleet-wide.
• Coordinate handling of insurance claims and documentation.
• Enforce HSE policy onboard vessels and ensure emergency preparedness.
• Stay current with statutory requirements through the Quality Department.
• Foster innovation, engagement and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes and support leadership in the industry.
• Act as Technical SME contributing to management reviews, KPI reporting, and performance indicators.
• Ensure internal communication and keep the COO and clients informed of significant developments.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

ISM Code knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Vessel operations

Education

MSc/BSc in naval architecture or marine engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the overall technical and operational management of assigned fleet group vessels, ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and owner expectations. This includes oversight of performance, budgeting, maintenance, safety compliance, and effective coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders. The position plays a key role in fostering team development, driving innovation, and supporting the company's strategic objectives through proactive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Duties

• Ensure effective technical management of assigned fleet group vessels in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and within approved budgets, including oversight of repairs, dry-docking, and maintenance planning.
• Supervise fleet group vessel operations and departmental functions to ensure optimal performance, while guiding and mentoring team members where necessary.
• Collaborate with the COO and other department heads to align operational activities with company objectives and policies.
• Maintain strong customer relations by ensuring vessel owners and, where applicable, charterers receive appropriate support and communication in line with agreements.
• Conduct yearly strategic meeting with customers to ensure mutual long-term success for the customers.
• Manage budgeting processes by ensuring timely preparation, tracking deviations, and taking corrective actions where needed; ensure spare part and maintenance guidelines are implemented fleet-wide.
• Coordinate handling of insurance claims, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Enforce the company's HSE policy onboard vessels, maintain emergency preparedness, and ensure awareness of media contact protocols.
• Stay current with statutory and regulatory requirements through collaboration with the Quality Department, and ensure department-wide competence through training and optimal staffing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to continuously improve processes and supportOSM Thome's leadership in the industry.
• Act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), contributing to Management Reviews, performance indicator tracking, and KPI reporting aligned with strategic and operational goals.
• Ensure effective internal communication and keep the COO and clients informed of significant developments within the area of responsibility.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or
• Higher maritime education and experience as engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in marine quality, safety, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing multiple vessel operations and complex and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, procurement, Business Administration, Shipping economics, Crewing, Human Resources and Quality Management.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners, charterers, and internal departments.