Technical Manager - ATB's

Seacor Holding Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime company is looking for an experienced Technical Manager in Florida. The role requires supervisory skills and at least seven years in marine engineering or vessel management. Responsibilities include overseeing the performance of Technical Superintendents, ensuring vessels operate efficiently, and managing budgets. A bachelor's degree in engineering is mandatory, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and NSE. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders who can juggle multiple vessel projects and uphold safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in marine engineering or vessel management.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and motivate team members.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple vessels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Technical Superintendents.
• Ensure vessels meet performance and budget targets.
• Oversee maintenance program execution within NSE.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Budget management

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Maritime academy graduate or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Nautical Systems - Enterprise (NSE)

Job description

The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title

Technical Manager, ATB's

Reports To

Technical Director, ATBs

Schedule

Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location

Dania Beach, FL

Position Supervised

Technical Superintendents and Assistant Technical Superintendents

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

Experience

Seven or more years of experience in marine engineering, fleet technical operations, or vessel management, including demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.

Languages

English

Traits

Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop, motivate, and hold team members accountable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with computers and fleet management tools. Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple vessels and projects. Ability to travel as necessary, sometimes on short notice, including for shipyard projects and drydock oversight. Organized, decisive, and results‑oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience with Nautical Systems - Enterprise (NSE).

Education

Maritime academy graduate or degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or related maritime discipline. USCG Senior engineering license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop Technical Superintendents and Assistant Technical Superintendents. Conduct performance evaluations, set development goals, provide ongoing coaching, and hold team members accountable to departmental standards.
• Ensure assigned superintendents are meeting performance and budget targets for their vessel assignments.
• Maintain direct technical accountability for a limited number of assigned vessels.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels through superintendent oversight. Review vessel performance documentation and data, monitor operating and capital budgets against approved targets, and review safety meeting minutes, providing direction as needed. Hold superintendents accountable for budget variances and corrective action plans.
• Ensure operational and mechanical soundness of assigned vessels through effective superintendent oversight and adherence to company standards.
• Manage and monitor operating budgets for assigned vessels. Demonstrate strong budget literacy, including the ability to read, interpret, and explain budget reports, identify variances, forecast expenditures, and implement corrective actions to maintain fiscal accountability.
• Advise on SMS instructions, procedures, and fleet technical standards. Drive execution of those standards across assigned vessels to ensure consistency in maintenance practices, operating procedures, and reporting.
• Oversee planned maintenance program execution within NSE for assigned vessels, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed and standard jobs are completed to specification.
• Ensure assigned vessels meet all stakeholder requirements, including federal and applicable state/port authorities, customer and terminal operator requirements, and company policies.
• Guide and support Technical Superintendents in drydock planning, scope development, and budget preparation for assigned vessels. Monitor drydock execution to ensure adherence to approved budgets and timelines, including review of repair work progress, negotiation and settlement of vendor invoices, and resolution of scope changes.
• Lead execution of shipyards for assigned vessels, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Evaluate and approve repair vendors, ensuring all technical, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Promote a professional and accountable working relationship with vessel officers and crew. Convene safety meetings during vessel visits, addressing issues important to management.
• Conduct periodic vessel visits to assess vessel conditions, evaluate superintendent performance, and verify execution of company standards.
• Communicate with Commercial operators and charterers regarding operational matters.
• Collaborate with HSSEQ staff on shipboard safety, quality, and environmental matters.
• Review and approve vessel purchase requisitions and major expenditures within delegated authority. Monitor departmental spending against approved operating and capital budgets.
• Code and review invoices and receipts as required.
• Perform such other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as may be required or directed by the Technical Director.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability