Technical Head - Main Fleet | Technical Management

Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Head – Dredging with extensive experience in marine/dredging technical management. The role will lead the technical management, reliability, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle performance of a diversified dredger fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technical management of the dredging fleet and ensure high technical availability and reliability.
• Oversee maintenance planning, PMS, dry docking, overhauls, retrofits, and modernization projects.
• Monitor and improve propulsion, dredge pumps, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISM Code, MARPOL, Class, Flag State, and HSE requirements.
• Develop fleet maintenance strategies, technical standards, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Manage technical budgets, repair and maintenance costs, dry-docking expenditure, and spare parts.
• Lead and develop the shore-based technical team, including Technical Superintendents.
• Manage OEM, shipyard, classification society, contractor, and technical service provider relationships.
• Provide technical input on fleet upgrades, refurbishment/replacement, and lifecycle strategies.
• Support emergency response, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

Key Requirements

• 15–20 years of relevant experience in marine/dredging technical management.
• 8–10 years of shore-based technical management experience.
• Strong expertise in dredger machinery, propulsion systems, pumps, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs, and automation.
• Strong experience in dry docking, PMS, asset lifecycle management, and fleet operations.
• Experience managing multiple dredgers/fleet operations is preferred.
• Sailing experience as a Chief Engineer on dredgers or similar marine assets is preferred.
• Degree in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations and classification requirements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management, communication, and team-development skills.