Director, Technical Operations

The Director, Technical Operations is responsible for the management of Ship Superintendents and assigned fleet. They will report to the Senior Director, Fleet Group Manager.  The Director, Technical Operations will work at the Maersk Line, Limited office in Norfolk, VA in a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety of life at sea, vessel and cargo for fleet.

• Oversee the planning of fleet technical coordinated projects such co-ordination of ballast water system installations and ensuring that any project related work with impact on Ad Valorem is properly coordinated with the Ad Valorem team.

• Liaise with the connected vessel team to manage any process related changes for the commercial vessels.

• Critical role in Emergency Response Organization as deputy to the Head of Crisis management team, responding to any vessel casualty to ensure preservation of life and to maximum extent vessel and cargo under crisis conditions.

• On call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days per year to respond to vessel casualties or other emergencies.

• Supervise, coach and mentor all technical staff assigned to the fleet of vessels.

• Supervise all technical management activities for fleet of assigned vessels.

• Responsible for assigned fleet performance metrics including budget, operating costs, reliability, and planning.

• Responsible for Regulatory compliance in assigned fleet including Safety and Environmental Protection, Domestic and International Law, Regulation Policies, and Procedures.

• Where applicable comply with US DOD or other agency rules, regulations, policies or requirements.

• Responsible for planning and overseeing the execution by the ship superintendents of the fleet’s regularly scheduled and unplanned dry dockings.

• Responsible for monitoring and driving compliance of the technical team towards the Company’s Safety management system.

• Supports commitment to safety and other selected company standards and certifications

• Performs other position related duties as specified by management

Position Specifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, advanced degree in Engineering or Business preferred (degree must be from an accredited institution).

• 10 years’ experience managing marine technical personnel.

• 10 years’ experience in vessel operations, repair and maintenance.

• 10 years’ experience with flag state, port state, and class society requirements.

• Prior supervisory experience required with demonstrated ability to lead and direct teams with differing backgrounds and skill sets.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required 

• Ability to operate independently in remote locations.

• Ability to travel extensively both domestically and internationally and to support assigned fleet.

Travel Requirements:  Extensively, both domestically and internationally

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.

Maersk Line, Limited is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk Line, Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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