Vessel Engineering Manager

Matson, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tiered vacation plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

A major shipping company is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager in Tacoma, WA, to ensure optimal vessel operations and maintenance compliance. The role requires a licensed USCG Chief Engineer and the ability to oversee maintenance budgets, safety policies, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent project management and communication skills, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Licensed USCG Chief Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Containership Technical Manager preferred.
• Ability to manage vessel budgets and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Project for planning and execution.
• Strong ability to craft clear documentation and perform critical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel schedule integrity and compliance.
• Manage operational maintenance and audits.
• Implement safety management policies.
• Communicate repair plans and timelines to stakeholders.
• Manage Port Engineer schedules for optimal resource use.
• Develop lay period work lists for interim dry‑dock planning.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly updates.
• Oversee onboard engineering personnel, including recruitment and performance reviews.

Skills

Licensed USCG Chief Engineer

Familiarity with vessel operations

Oversight of shipboard maintenance

Project management expertise

Strong Excel capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal communication

Windows proficiency

Verbal & presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience as Containership Technical Manager

Tools

MS Project

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

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Fleet Maintenance Manager

Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

About the Role

The Fleet Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership to the engineering team, ensuring vessel schedule integrity, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective maintenance operations.

What You’ll Do

• Operational Management
  • Verify vessel schedule integrity by monitoring daily performance and identifying potential disruptions.
  • Approve Port Engineer maintenance plans to align with fleet objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate emergent maintenance solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Communicate repair plans and timelines to stakeholders for transparency.
  • Manage Port Engineer schedules for optimal resource allocation.
  • Develop lay period work lists for interim dry‑dock planning.
  • Provide timely reporting through daily, weekly, and monthly updates.
  • Oversee senior engineering personnel onboard, including recruitment/selection, training, and performance reviews.
• Financial Management
  • Develop and manage annual vessel budgets aligned with operational goals.
  • Audit vendor deliverables and invoices to ensure accuracy and prevent overbilling; resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Monitor purchase order performance for cost control and accountability.
  • Prepare and submit Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) for planned and emergent upgrades.
• Compliance and Safety
  • Implement and refine policies supporting the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Ensure environmental stewardship in all vessel operations.
  • Maintain regulatory certificates and verify compliance with classification requirements.
  • Monitor safety compliance as a member of the Marine Safety Committee meetings.

Required Skills

• Licensed USCG Chief Engineer, Unlimited Steam and Motor (First Assistant or Chief Engineer preferred).
• Familiarity with all aspects of vessel operations and technical management for modern U.S. flag containerships.
• Experienced in overseeing shipboard maintenance and repair administration through Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE).
• Proficient in project management with expertise in MS Project for planning and execution.
• Excellent ability to craft clear, concise documentation and apply critical analysis to complex problems.
• Strong Excel capabilities with hands‑on experience in pivot tables for analytical and reporting tasks.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, combined with solid Windows operating proficiency.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both large and small audiences.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a State or Federal Maritime Academy preferred.
• Experience as a Containership Technical Manager.

Extra Credit

• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and/or deadlines, including work on the weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting 60 minutes per hour
• Walking 60 minutes per hour
• Standing 60 minutes per hour

The annual salary range is posted for this position in Washington and California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits

Matson offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid leaves of absence, and long‑term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death, and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Matson offers a 401(k) with employer matching, cash balance plan, and profit sharing, along with 13 paid holidays, 10 sick days and a tiered vacation plan. More information on our benefits can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matson is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.