Senior Vessel Technical Manager

Patriot Contract Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Maritime is seeking a Technical Superintendent to lead the technical operation and management of the company’s assigned fleet vessels from its Houston operations. You will monitor performance, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate planned maintenance and voyage repairs.

You will liaise with Master, Chief Engineer, and external partners, develop equipment life-cycle plans, and guide upgrades to improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent Apprentice/Training program.
• Sailing experience on both steam and motor propelled vessels with a Preferred Chief Engineer’s license endorsed by an internationally recognized Flag State.
• Tanker experience required.
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Budgetary management skills and capabilities.
• Able and willing to complete considerable travel associated with the responsibilities of this position.
• Job related training as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical operation and management of assigned fleet vessels.
• Reviews vessel performance reports to monitor operating condition and efficiency.
• Reviews all vessel engineering logs to verify machinery operation is consistent with policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with equipment guidelines.
• Monitors vessel maintenance in NSE to track equipment history and over-due jobs ensuring company maintenance intervals are followed.
• Reviews vessel planned maintenance programs, Standard Jobs and machinery histories. Makes recommendations for improvements in maintenance cycles; develops equipment life-cycle plans.
• Reviews equipment status with Master and Chief Engineer; prepares worklists for vessel and Work Orders as necessary for Contractor assistance; monitors progress.
• Prepares, coordinates and schedules vessel voyage repairs.
• Attends vessel for regularly scheduled ship visits to inspect status of machinery spaces, propulsion systems, cargo handling equipment, accommodations, and deck. Records effectiveness of management system through completion of Ship Visit Report.
• Develops implementation plans, secures equipment and materials, and directs installation of safety and operational upgrade projects.
• Rides vessels for purposes of structural and equipment inspections, adherence to company policies and procedures, monitoring of worklists and upgrade projects, and evaluation of personnel.
• Assists in preparation of Technical and HSEQ budgets noting proposals for equipment or system improvements based upon planned maintenance and machinery history reviews.
• Provides technical consultation and on-scene vessel management to direct voyage repairs during periods of hull and machinery damage or system failure. Coordinates requisitioning, delivery and installation of all equipment and materials.
• Liaises with equipment manufacturers, repair specialists and service technicians, as necessary, to timely respond to vessel requirements.
• Evaluates shipboard engineering personnel; makes recommendations for promotion and replacement.
• Attends vessel during shipyard repair periods. Maintains repair and inspection records. Develops worklists for subordinates. Prepares progress reports, inspection plans and non-conformance lists. Manages the shipyard project costs and provides updates to cost projection as requested.
• Prepares vessel repair specifications.
• Monitors Flag State and Classification Society survey schedules for all vessels and confirms survey completion in timely manner.
• Develop and propose vessel improvements for cost, operating reliability and safety.
• NSE Maintenance and Purchasing Module Champion with respect to Standard Job maintenance and development.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Training

Tanker experience

Sailing experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering

Job description

Patriot Maritime is seeking a Technical Superintendent to lead the technical operation and management of the company’s assigned fleet vessels from its Houston operations. You will monitor performance, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate planned maintenance and voyage repairs.

You will liaise with Master, Chief Engineer, and external partners, develop equipment life-cycle plans, and guide upgrades to improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across the fleet.