Fleet Technical Manager - Jones Act Tankers

About U. S. Marine Management Position Description

A key player in the maritime industry, USMMI expertly manages a diverse fleet of ships. Our expertise implementing maritime contracts, makes us a pivotal force in global commerce and government operations, notably with the U.S. Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration's Tanker Security Program (TSP).

As a Jones Act qualified company, we adhere to the highest U.S. shipping standards. USMMI also operate a variety of non-Jones Act qualified ships. Our specialized capabilities in ship design, project management, and conversion allow us to provide tailored and innovative solutions that address the dynamic needs of our clients with precision and efficiency.

Our Vision

To solve the worlds hardest maritime challenges for a better future

Our Mission

To provide excellence and reliability in all aspects of ship operations and management services; while affording our shipboard crews and shoreside colleagues a safe, secure, and rewarding work environment.

Purpose/Summary:

We are seeking an experienced commercial Jones Act Tanker Fleet Technical Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of Jones Act MR Class Tankers. The ideal candidate will hold a U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer Merchant Mariner Credential with tank vessel endorsements and have a minimum of 5 years of sailing experience as Chief Engineer onboard Jones Act-qualified tank vessels.

This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, operational readiness, and financial performance of assigned vessels, working closely with vessel crews, vendors, shipyards, classification societies, and Federal/state regulatory agencies.

USMMI's main office is in Norfolk, VA. We prefer colleagues work from our Norfolk, VA office, but will consider authorizing remote work for exceptional candidates. The Jones Act Fleet Technical Manager performs routine travel to ports and ship repair locations primarily within the continental United States, and less routinely internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between vessel engineering departments and shoreside management.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and dry docking's.

• Manage vessel budgets and ensure cost-effective procurement of parts, services, and labor.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, applicable state regulations, as well as company safety and environmental standards.

• Be an advocate for shipboard safety, the company safety culture, and actively support timely attention to any safety issue.

• Review and analyze machinery performance data, fuel consumption, and preventive maintenance records.

• Support vessel crews in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

• Conduct onboard inspections to assess equipment condition and operational standards.

• Coordinate with vendors, shipyards, and classification societies for inspections, surveys, and certifications.

• Participate in near miss/incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and reporting in fleet maintenance systems (e.g., ABS Wavesight Nautical Systems).

• Provide oversight for vessel Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure that all voyages are efficiently and safely performed in accordance with charter party requirements.

• Actively coordinate with terminals, vendors and other functions to service the vessel with timely attention and efficiency.

• Act as the operational point of contact with the customer/charterer.

• Responsible for internal coordination of engineering matters to ensure contract or charter party compliance and customer satisfaction.

• Review the vessel safety committee meeting minutes and initiate timely follow-up of issues identified.

• Ensure operations are carried out and conflicts/issues are addressed in accordance with USMMI Safety Management System procedures.

• Act on continuous improvement initiatives with timely attention and completion in a cost-efficient…