Overview
Position
Fleet Technical Manager
Sector
OXAGON
Division/Section
Port / Sea Mobility
Department
Port Corporate
Role Purpose
The Fleet Technical Manager overseas the Port of Neom fleet ensuring reliability and service level commitments in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. With an ambitious decarbonisation target of net zero emissions by 2030 the role is pivotal in assisting the development of a corresponding strategy for fleet acquisition and technical management.
The role will oversee world-leading reliability practices through the adoption of smart, yet highly efficient technologies that help drive the Port of Neom’s competitiveness, service delivery and shareholder value.
Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
- As custodian of Neom’s Marine Service fleet and AtoN equipment devise, implement and oversee the fleet management strategy and resultant processes to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
- In line with industry best practice ensure that all Port of Neom vessels are properly maintained, certified and ready to meet the operational requirements of the port and our service commitment to our customers.
- Development of the technical budget for the maintenance and dry dockings, including monitoring of and control of costs of repairs and maintenance, spare parts, fuel and lube oil usage.
- Drive the planning and co-ordination of maintenance, regular servicing, dry dockings and vessel upgrades through designated service providers.
- Create and ensure the effective use of planned maintenance systems including (but not limited to) preventative maintenance schedules, inventory management and both safety and operational critical spares regimes.
- Execution of surveys, inspections and certification ensuring that the vessels are fully operational in accordance with classification requirements.
- Oversee and develop a newbuilding strategy that will meet both the operational needs of the growing port alongside the ambitious 2030 net zero targets. Adding expertise and guidance to key decisions in both vessel operations and green technology to enable the same
- Promote Neom’s commitment to work safely, coaching and developing the marine services crews
Background, Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Formal qualifications as a Marine Chief Engineer, Naval architect or Mechanical Engineer
- Strong shoreside experience as a Fleet Technical Manager in a related marine industry having overseen a sizeable fleet at a cluster or global level
- Strong experience in vessel maintenance regimes, docking programs, newbuild sourcing / procurement and construction oversight
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in data applications to drive fleet efficiency and optimization
- Experience in decarbonization across fleets including (but not limited to) digital tools, machine sensory as well as alternate and future fuel applications in the marine industry
- A strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in capital and operating budgeting having experience in fleet planning, acquisition and expenditure
- Strong experience in data insights, analytics and reporting
- An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, challenging established norms
- Strong Project Management skills
- High tenacity and persistence to follow through on issues, able to work with ambiguity
- Self-starter with a strong personal drive to deliver and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven skills in building relationships with stakeholders and/or customers, internal & external
Qualifications
- Chief Engineer STCW III/1
- Post graduate studies in a business or related discipline
COMMUNICATION - MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
Internal
External
- Oxagon PortCo (Marine/HSSE/Engineering/Finance/ Maritime Affairs)
- Oxagon Logistics & SCM
- Neom Authority & other Neom entities
- Port & government stakeholders
- Classification societies
- Shipyards, OEM and related technology developers