Job Title: Maritime Technical Director
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $175K-$200K + 25% bonus
About the Opportunity:
A growing maritime solutions provider in Florida seeks a Maritime Technical Director to oversee fleet technical operations.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Technical Superintendents
- Oversee maintenance, dry-docking, and major repairs
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Manage technical budgets and control costs
- Lead preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
- Collaborate with port engineers and senior management
- Implement vessel safety, quality, and environmental goals
- Conduct vessel inspections and foster crew relations
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of maritime engineering management experience
- Experience on tankers
- Operations background
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience with Class-audited safety management systems
- Ability to collaborate with customers for safe, reliable operations
- Strong multitasking and stakeholder management skills
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Chief Engineer's License
- Familiarity with ABS NS5, AutoCAD