Technical Manager

Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan have a Technical Manager position available based in Fort Lauderdale.

My client is seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Manager to join their Management team. In this role, you will provide technical support for a fleet of managed yachts, building strong relationships with Captains, Chief Engineers, and crew to resolve technical issues and ensure the yachts are maintained to the highest standards for safety at sea.

Your experience:

• Strong background in yacht management or marine engineering
• Experience working closely with captains and chief engineers to resolve technical issues
• Proficient in implementing and monitoring Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
• Sound knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and regulatory compliance
• Experience conducting technical inspections and audits
• Ability to manage and support emergency repair work
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and monitor yacht sites on the MMV platform
• Implement and review onboard Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) as part of the Safety Management System
• Review technical issues and reports related to the Safety Management System
• Monitor and ensure the correct execution of Planned Maintenance by remote connection and annual inspections
• Conduct at least one annual on-board inspection for compliance with equipment functionality
• Liaise with the yacht crew to resolve technical issues and support emergency repairs
• Provide technical advice and liaise with external bodies regarding SMS-related technical issues
• Conduct an annual review of the Critical Equipment list for each yacht
• Identify potential opportunities for additional yacht management services, new builds, or refits
• Ensure all services are correctly billed and coordinate proposals for new yachts in the fleet

Location: Fort Lauderdale
Salary: $90k - $120k (DOE)
Start: January 2024