Vice President of Technical Services

At US Ocean, our success is rooted in our people. Rise to the challenges of marine transportation and logistics. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally responsible operation of US Ocean vessels. Provide strategic leadership for all technical operations supporting the Company's fleet. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Company's technical management strategy, maintenance philosophy, and asset management programs. Align departmental objectives, priorities, and performance metrics with the Company's strategic goals and mission. Communicate departmental goals, expectations, and performance standards to all Technical Services personnel. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. Mentor, coach, and develop Technical Services personnel while promoting succession planning and employee development. Participate as a member of Senior Management in strategic planning, environmental initiatives, operational reviews, and business improvement efforts. Prepare long-term capital expenditure forecasts for vessel maintenance and improvements. Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Analyze maintenance costs and identify opportunities for operational savings without compromising reliability or safety. Review financial reports and key performance indicators related to fleet maintenance and operating costs. Maintain technical oversight of all vessel machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and hull structures. Monitor vessel performance data and maintenance trends to identify opportunities for improved reliability and operational efficiency. Review vessel technical reports, inspection findings, defect reports, machinery performance, and maintenance records. Establish maintenance priorities based upon operational risk, regulatory requirements, equipment criticality, and budget considerations. Ensure planned maintenance systems are effectively utilized and maintained across the fleet. Develop standardized maintenance procedures and standard job plans to improve consistency and efficiency. Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. Direct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce repeat equipment failures. Develop long-range asset preservation and lifecycle management strategies. Develop, administer, and monitor annual technical operating budgets. Responsible for maintenance, repair, and vessel operating expenses. Develop long-term dry dock schedules and strategic shipyard planning. Oversee the planning, budgeting, bidding, execution, and close-out of dry dock projects. Prepare technical specifications and work scopes for shipyard periods. Lead dry dock bid evaluations and contractor selection. Negotiate contracts and administer shipyard agreements. Monitor project schedules, budgets, change orders, and contractor performance. Ensure all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. Oversee major vessel modifications, retrofits, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects. Ensure compliance with all applicable international, federal, state, flag state, port state, and classification society requirements. Support compliance with applicable requirements of: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Safety Management (ISM) Code MARPOL SOLAS Classification Society Rules Company Safety Management System (SMS) Treat health, safety, security, quality, and environmental protection as core organizational values. Participate in environmental planning and establish departmental objectives supporting sustainability initiatives. Work closely with HSSQE to achieve company safety, environmental, and quality goals. Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory examinations. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and marine service providers. Evaluate vendor performance and technical capabilities. Confirm repair vendors meet all technical, quality, and safety requirements. Review contractor performance during maintenance and repair projects. Negotiate service agreements and technical contracts. Ensure procurement activities comply with Company purchasing policies. Conduct routine vessel visits to monitor fleet condition and provide technical leadership. Promote positive professional relationships with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, officers, and crews. Convene safety meetings during vessel visits and communicate management priorities. Provide technical guidance and operational support to vessel personnel. Assist vessels with troubleshooting complex mechanical and operational issues. Ensure deficiencies are documented, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner. Demonstrate visible leadership in promoting a proactive safety culture. Review vessel safety meeting minutes and provide guidance and follow-up as appropriate. Participate in incident investigations involving vessel equipment or technical systems. Support emergency response planning and equipment readiness. Ensure maintenance activities comply with Company safety policies and applicable regulations. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for fleet reliability, maintenance effectiveness, equipment availability, dry dock performance, and budget management. Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes through technology, predictive maintenance tools, condition monitoring, and data analytics. Lead initiatives that improve vessel reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle costs. Support implementation of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and fleet management software enhancements. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled US Ocean. Your Mission. Our Momentum. US Ocean is a leading American ocean provider of worldwide transportation for automobiles, aircraft, oversized, and hazardous cargoes. Through our diversified U.S. flag fleet of multi-purpose, heavylift and pure car pure truck carriers (PCTCs), we serve as a key link in the wider defense and commercial supply chains, and deliver for our customers, when and where they need us most. US Ocean is part of the SEACOR family of companies. Reasonable Accommodation US Ocean is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Waterman works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal legislation. 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