Marine Fleet Technical Manager

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*** Please note that a full resume must be provided in order to be considered for this position. Thank you.

OCEANEX INC. is Atlantic Canada’s leader in intermodal transportation that has serviced the Newfoundland market for more than 100 years. We provide door-to-door transportation service from anywhere in North America to destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries and excellent benefits (medical, dental, eye care, short- and long-term income benefits, life insurance) as well as an entrepreneurial environment with solid career progression based on a result driven culture. When you are a member of the Oceanex team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued.

We are very proud of our 400 employees, exceptional commitment to safety and the environment.

MARINE FLEET TECHNICAL MANAGER

We are currently looking for an experienced Marine Fleet Technical Manager for our Corporate office in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Our fleet is Canadian flagged and crewed and operates under a Safety Management System (SMS) that is certified under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

Reporting to the Vice-President Marine Fleet Operations, the Marine Fleet Technical Manager is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and long-term planning of marine assets. This position contributes to company management functions, while leading technical and operational staff within the Marine Fleet Department. Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, dry docks, crewing, training and labour relations, compliance, health and safety, ISO/ISM, marine operations budget, and assist with fleet renewal program.

The Marine Fleet Technical Manager’s role is to ensure that our vessels are available to service the needs of the business efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Responsibilities

· Technical Management of marine fleet according to Company policies

· Oversee technical operations management including but not limited to: fleet performance, incident review, repair and maintenance, planned maintenance systems, dry dockings

· Oversee the establishment, implementation, maintenance and assist HSEQ Manager in continuous improvement of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) to meet the requirements of the ISM Code

· Implement the company’s marine environmental initiatives and policies

· Assist VP - Marine Fleet Operations with long term planning, vessel operations budgeting, fleet renewal and new building projects

· Ensure compliance with standards set by national and international regulatory authorities

· Liaise with government agencies and industry associations

· Develop departmental budget and exercise duties within approved annual budget

· Coordinate a cost-efficient distribution of tasks between Oceanex vessel management personnel

· Conduct vessel visits. Ensure well defined vessel attendance/assessment program for shore-based vessel management personnel is maintained

· Approve the hiring, re-hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, end of probationary period, resignation, lay-off and/or discharge of Oceanex vessel operational personnel

· Prepare reports and documentation for VP – Marine Fleet Operations, as required

· Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by VP – Marine Fleet Operations.

Qualifications

· University degree or equivalent in a marine-related area of study and 5 years of Chief Engineer experience

· Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior management position in vessel operations

· Experience in strategic planning

· Familiarity with governing bodies and relevant marine industry legislation

· Computer literate, with proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

Skills

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Above-average leadership skills and management abilities

· Able to work under pressure and manage frequently changing demands

· Enthusiastic, self-motivated, dynamic and self-confident·

· Strong analytical skills.

Other considerations

· Full time and permanent position

· Language of work: English

· Compensation is in the range of $120,000 to $170,000 plus an incentive plan, subject to

change depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate,

· Benefit package offered

If you believe you have the skills we are looking for, please forward your resume as soon as possible to:

www.oceanex.com/hr

Oceanex Inc.

Human Resources Department

Baine Johnston Center

10 Fort William Place

Suite 701

St. John’s, NL A1C 1K4

Fax: (709) 758-0360

Oceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.See Oceanex at www.oceanex.com.