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Technical Manager M/F


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General information

Organisation

BOURBON is operating in more than 35 countries and supports its customers by providing them with a wide range of marine services on oil, gas and wind fields. With a fleet of 233 modern-standardised vessels, the company and its more than 5,800 employees are working to achieve one ambition: to be a main partner for the major stakeholders in offshore energy, by building sustainable and innovative marine solutions. In this way, the Group aims to contribute to the decarbonisation of the offshore energy production value chain.

Strongly rooted in local communities, BOURBON makes proximity to its customers one of its key assets. Its worldwide network of subsidiaries, shipmanagers and partners enables it to operate anywhere in the world with the same level of quality and safety.

BOURBON comprises three main activities (Bourbon Marine & Logistics, Bourbon Mobility and Bourbon Subsea Services) and has revenues of 733 million euros in 2024.  

Reference

2025-2070  

Job type (offshore/onshore)

Onshore

Position description

Job title

Technical Manager M/F

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Roles and responsibilities

Job Purpose:
The Technical Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of the vessel fleet in compliance with Class, Flag, and QHSE regulations. This role oversees technical budgets, maintenance strategies, fleet integrity, and team leadership, driving continuous improvement to maximize vessel uptime and operational performance.


Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance Strategy & Compliance
Develop, implement, and monitor the BOA Maintenance Policy in accordance with Class, Flag, and statutory regulations.
Ensure all vessels comply with ISM, ISPS, and maritime safety standards.
Lead planned maintenance systems (PMS) and optimize schedules to minimize downtime.
2. Budget & Cost Management
Define, control, and report on OPEX & CAPEX budgets for technical operations.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or performance.
Approve technical purchases, dry-docking budgets, and repair contracts.
3. Fleet Integrity & Inspections
Implement and oversee the BOA Fleet Integrity Policy, ensuring vessels meet technical and safety standards.
Manage Management Inspection Vessel (MIV) operations, including audits and condition assessments.
Coordinate Class surveys, dry-dockings, and major repairs to ensure timely completion.
4. Team Leadership & Department Management
Lead the Technical Department, including Maintenance Teams, Field Service Engineers, and Superintendents.
Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to QHSE policies.
Mentor and develop technical staff, ensuring competency and performance standards.
5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Provide detailed technical reports on defects, incidents, maintenance performance, and KPIs.
Analyze failure trends and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Drive innovation in maintenance practices (predictive maintenance, digital tools, AI-driven diagnostics).
6. Emergency & Risk Management
Act as a key point of contact for technical emergencies (breakdowns, major repairs).
Develop contingency plans for critical equipment failures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

Marine Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency issued by recognized authority with minimum 2 years sailing experience as C/E.


Have the necessary past experience as technical superintendent in vessels’ technical management, including dry docking, maintenance and repair, audits,  strong financial and budgetary experiences.


 

Position location

Job location

Asia, Singapore, Singapore

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3 - Bachelor's degree (3 years)

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Languages

English (5 - Native)