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23-01-2026
Oceanex
is a dynamic organization who is currently looking for a Director,
Marine Fleet Operations. This position ensures that our vessels are
available to service the needs of the business efficiently, effectively, and
safely.
Reporting to the Executive Vice-President, the Director,
Marine Fleet Operations is responsible for the overall safe and efficient
operation and long-term planning of marine assets. This position contributes to
company management functions as a member of the senior executive team, while
leading technical and operational staff within the Marine Fleet Operations
Department. Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, dry docks, new builds,
fuel management program, crewing, training and labour relations, compliance,
health and safety, ISO/ISM, marine operations budget and our fleet renewal
program.
Tasks
and responsibilities
- Manage Oceanex’s Marine Fleet
Operations according to Company policies.
- Oversee the establishment,
implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Company’s Safety
Management System (SMS) to meet the requirements of the ISM Code. This includes
but is not limited to approving and implementing the Company’s Management and
Operational Manuals both ashore and on board and reviewing its effectiveness
annually.
- Oversee the company’s marine
environmental initiatives and policies.
- Manage
long term planning, vessel operations budgeting, fleet renewal and new building
projects.
- Ensure
compliance with standards set by national and international regulatory
authorities.
- Liaise
and represent Oceanex with government agencies and industry associations.
- Develop departmental budget
and exercise duties within the approved annual budget.
- Coordinate a cost-efficient
distribution of tasks between Oceanex vessel management personnel.
- Conduct vessel visits.
- Chair meetings with Oceanex
vessel management personnel for coordination and information flow.
- Prepare reports and
documentation for company Executive Chairman and Board of Directors as
required.
Qualifications
- Certified as Chief Engineer or
Master Mariner with at least 5 years sea-going experience in one of these
positions.
- Minimum 7 years of experience
in a senior management position in marine fleet operations.
- Experience in strategic
planning.
- Familiarity with governing
bodies and relevant marine industry legislation.
- Computer literate, with
proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of products.
Skills
- Excellent English written and
oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Above-average leadership
skills and management abilities.
- Able to work under pressure
and manage frequently changing demands.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated,
dynamic and self-confident.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of French is an
asset.
You are interested and believe you have
all the qualifications? Please forward your
resume as soon as possible to:
www.oceanex.com/hr
Oceanex Inc. is
committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to
apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
See Oceanex at www.oceanex.com
