TECHNICAL MANAGER - Fort Lauderdale
Department - Yacht Management
JOB PURPOSE
To provide general operational support for the technical aspects of a designated fleet of approximately 10 yachts, which includes providing advice and expertise to yachts when required. Additionally, to provide support to other departments on technical matters as well as identify and promote technical commercial opportunities.
KEY OBJECTIVES
1. Manage Technical compliance of a designated fleet of yachts
2. Provide operational support for a designated fleet of yachts
3. Provide executive summary on status and forecasts for the technical management of a designated fleet
4. Maintain sound working relationships with the crew and Clients
5. Support Client Managers and Yacht Accounts Managers in budget preparation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage Technical compliance of a designated fleet of yachts
- Carry out technical inspections on board
- Provide advice and support to help limit Technical, and ISM related defects
- Liaise with the Crew on solutions and timing to close out defects
- Provide expertise and recommendations on technical defects
2. Provide operational support for a designated fleet of yachts
- Provide support to the yacht with relation to works planning and maintenance management
- Ensure a complete Planned Maintenance System is in place and in use
- Identify potential areas for improvement in the yachts maintenance strategy and propose solutions
- Monitor and provide advice on efficient operation and potential cost savings (in consultation with the procurement team)
- Provide Emergency assistance at short notice
3. Provide executive summary on status and forecasts for the technical management of a designated fleet
- Identify and highlight to the Head of Technical Management any major future works that may take the yacht out of service or reduce its operating capability
- Identify and highlight to the Head of Technical Management any major potential risks to a yacht based on items such as existing technical issues, future Statutory or Regulatory changes
- Identify common issues at a fleet level and escalate to the Head of Technical Management
4. Maintain sound working relationships with the crew and Clients
- Proactively communicate with the yacht and internally to keep abreast of the current technical status of the yacht
- Meet with the crew and Owners Representative as required
- Liaise with relevant Teams/ Departments/ Exec Leads
5. Support Client Managers and Yacht Accounts Managers in budget preparation
- Maintain an overview of the financial budget for the yacht for the financial year
- On request, review Purchase Orders, Quotes and Invoices for technical budget categories.
EXPERIENCE & KEY COMPETENCIES
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Project Management
- Minimum 3 years’ shore-side experience in a management position in the maritime sector, and/or Chief Engineer/ 2nd engineer
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
- Qualification in auditing processes and standards
- Experience in marine inspection/survey
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and Planned Maintenance Systems
- Flexibility to travel frequently
- The right to work and live in the USA
