Regional Technical Manager

Overview

Job Description

• Make your mark as Regional Technical Manager at Smit Lamnalco.
• The Regional Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, performance, and optimization of vessels and related floating equipment in the Middle East Region.
• The role ensures that all assets are managed cost-effectively, safely, and in full compliance with international regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
• Your responsibilities as Regional Technical Manager:
• Develop, implement, and oversee multi-annual vessel budgets covering maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, overhauls, insurance, and fuel/lubricant costs to ensure effective fleet management.
• Supervise and ensure the proper planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance, dry-dockings, modifications, and technical projects within budget and in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor and guide the application of effective project management techniques, ensuring high-quality reporting and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all vessels are maintained in a safe and fit-for-purpose condition to achieve optimal utilization and operational reliability.
• Promote and enforce safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards, reviewing incidents and ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Provide direction, support, and technical guidance to Contract and Operations Managers to ensure consistent, safe, and efficient vessel operations.
• Conduct or oversee regular vessel inspections to monitor condition, compliance, and performance against company standards.
• Engage with clients and charter representatives to maintain strong working relationships, ensure operational compliance, and identify business development opportunities.
• Provide technical and operational input during tendering processes to support the commercial team in securing new business.
• Lead, coach, and develop the regional technical team, ensuring high performance, professional growth, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that accurate vessel documentation, technical records, and reports are maintained in line with company procedures and requirements.
• The successful candidate
• must be willing to live in U.A.E.
• You can move ahead as Regional Technical Manager if you have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture (Maritime Officer HWTK preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of technical management experience in an international maritime environment.
• Experience in working the MEIS region.
• Preferably seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or First Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of vessel engineering, maintenance systems, and onboard practices.
• Proven leadership and management skills with experience in defining and maintaining technical standards and procedures.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

Qualifications

• What you can expect:
• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: This is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated technical professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive compensation & benefit package.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself .
• Extra information:
• Full/part-time job: The position of regional technical manager is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information