Technical Manager

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Technical Manager for its Gas Division to oversee the gas fleet's technical and operational aspects. The role includes ship management, newbuilding supervision, and fostering relationships with customers and shipyards. Candidates should have strong expertise in gas shipping, proven ship management experience, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and the ability to drive innovation in maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and operational expertise in gas shipping (LNG, MGC, VLEC).
• Proven experience in ship management, newbuilding, and technical project delivery.
• Deep understanding of maritime safety regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and operational aspects of the gas fleet.
• Assist Newbuilding team with supervision and technical project management.
• Manage third-party technical managers for compliance and performance.
• Control OPEX and ensure budget alignment.
• Promote operational excellence and represent Purus with industry stakeholders.

Skills

Gas shipping expertise

Ship management experience

Stakeholder management

OPEX control

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job purpose

The Technical Manager for Purus’ Gas Division will assist to oversee all technical and operational aspects of our gas fleet. This includes ship management, newbuilding supervision, technical project delivery, and operational excellence. The role will ensure that vessels are operated safely, efficiently, and in line with Purus’ commitment to innovation and decarbonization. The position carries overall responsibility for operational performance, safety, technical integrity, and cost efficiency across the division, while maintaining close collaboration with customers, shipyards, and third-party managers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

• Assist on ship management activities for the gas fleet, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Provide support to Newbuilding team about supervision, conversions, and technical project
  management, including weekly progress discussions with shipyards and contractors.
• Serve as deputy Head of Operations for the Gas Division, driving operational excellence and
  performance.
• Manage and evaluate third-party technical managers, ensuring compliance with Purus standards and
  objectives.
• Monitor and control OPEX, ensuring cost efficiency and budget alignment.
• Foster strong relationships with charterers and customers, ensuring operational reliability and service
  excellence.
• Actively participate in tenders, contract negotiations, and long-term planning to support commercial
  growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and environmental performance.
• Represent Purus with industry stakeholders, promoting technical expertise and operational leadership.
• Support newbuilding team with spec review, speed -cons calculation and commercial team for tender.

Key Performance Objectives

• OPEX maintained within budget.
• Newbuilding projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Safety KPIs consistently achieved or exceeded.
• Fleet performance supports earnings and Time Charter Party (TCP) obligations

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical and operational expertise in gas shipping (LNG, MGC, VLEC).
• Proven experience in ship management, newbuilding, and technical project delivery.
• Deep understanding of maritime safety regulations, class/flag requirements, and industry best practices.
• Financial and budgetary management skills, with a track record of OPEX control.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including experience with charterers, shipyards, and third-party managers.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term performance with long-term goals.
• Familiarity with decarbonization technologies and energy transition solutions in shipping is an advantage.

Attitude & disposition

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams.
• Results-driven, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Collaborative, open, and transparent communication style.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Forward-thinking, with a passion for innovation and sustainability in maritime operations.
• High volume of travelling