Technical Manager

KOTUG International Americas Is Hiring a Technical Manager | Lead Vessel Maintenance, Safety & Engineering Team

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical performance of our fleet at KOTUG International Americas. This key role ensures all vessels meet KOTUG standards, comply with class and statutory requirements, and operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The Technical Manager will oversee our onshore technical team and onboard engineering crew, manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and ensure all maintenance, repairs, and major projects are executed to the highest quality.

Who We are

KOTUG is a leading global towage and maritime company, delivering innovative and sustainable marine services across the world. With roots dating back to 1911, we operate in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Driven by our vision “Ahead in Maritime Excellence,” we design, charter, and operate vessels, and provide specialized training, consultancy, and digital solutions for the maritime industry.

Qualifications:

• First class Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency OR Minimum 3 years of sea experience as chief engineer of offshore support vessels; AND
• Minimum 5 years of shore experience working as a technical superintendent or similar position
• Dry docking, project management and budget ownership experiences required.
• Strong knowledge base and technical skills in offshore support and/or tug vessels.
• Proficient in operational and capital expense analysis.
• Strong communicational skills and ability to work with international teams.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Strong Leadership & Management skills.
• Safety & Compliance mindset
• Analytical and planning capability.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Abides by company by-laws including policies and procedures.
• Ensure Vessels are maintained in compliance with statutory, class and charterparty requirements.
• Provide secondary back up to the Technical Superintendents during i.e. absence and dry-docking periods.
• Ensure, promote and champion HSEQ in line with company values in all working conditions.

Operational:

• Manages and ensures proper working of any Planned Maintenance System on board the vessels. Monitors the technical and maintenance of vessels in accordance to utilization and lifecycles and schedules
• Budget operational expenses (OPEX) and manages actual spend versus budget
• Monitor dry dock planning of the fleet.
• Monitor dry dock costs against the budget.
• Analyze dry dock yards ’tenders.
• Oversee the fleet technical performance and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage the technical team to guarantee effective operations
• Oversee the vessel performance including the approving of any major vessel repairs.
• Maintain & promote an open and effective line of communication between ship and shore team.
• Ensures vessels meet client specific technical requirements and maintain technical specification as agreed with clients.
• Lead, Supervise, Appraise and Support Technical Staff and Onboard Vessel Engineering Staff.
• Direct s effective implementation and management of Company's Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Evaluate & ensure critical spare inventory and distribution to ensure maximum vessel service reliability.
• Monitor vessel condition through daily review of vessel technical reports and regular on-board inspections.
• Monitor and maintain vessel equipment and operating performance in synchronization with Company's vessel specifications.

Authority:

• Supervisory responsibilities include the management and directing of the technical staff and onboard engineering staff.
• Approval authority for technical purchases and services within budget limits.
• Full authority on fleet technical decisions affecting vessel safety and compliance.
• Stop operations authority for technical safety reasons