Flagship Management · 4 months ago
Senior Technical Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expFlagship Management is a tanker owner seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead their technical department. This role involves overseeing third-party ship managers, managing drydocking projects, and ensuring the fleet operates safely and efficiently while aligning with commercial and operational objectives.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate performance of third-party technical managers, ensuring adherence to company standards, industry regulations, and operational KPIs
Provide technical guidance to ship managers on vessel performance, maintenance, and compliance
Plan, approve, and supervise drydockings and major repairs
Ensure drydock projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical/operational requirements
Review and approve repair specifications, shipyard selection, and vendor negotiations
Prepare and manage the technical budget, including OPEX and CAPEX
Track, review, and control costs related to maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and shipyard projects
Ensure financial accountability and cost efficiency without compromising safety or quality
Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house technical team
Ensure clear communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders, ship managers, and external contractors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the technical function
Ensure fleet operations comply with international maritime regulations (IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, Class, Flag)
Oversee vetting, inspections, and audits, addressing findings proactively
Support a strong safety culture across the fleet and management teams
Support senior leadership in long-term fleet strategy, vessel upgrades, and sustainability initiatives
Provide technical input into newbuilding or acquisition projects, when applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
10+ years' experience in technical/fleet management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Solid experience with tanker operations, drydocking, and working with third-party ship managers
Strong budgeting, cost control, and contract management skills
Proven leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement abilities
Deep technical knowledge of tanker vessels and related systems
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Excellent financial and analytical abilities
Effective communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
High standards of integrity, safety, and operational excellence
Preferred
Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
Chief Engineer CoC or equivalent senior seagoing experience on tankers
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Company
Flagship Management
Flagship Management provides equipment management services intended for rehabilitation clinics and health facilities.
Founded in 2015Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Daniel Kervick Jr.
Co-Founder and CEO
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