Job Description:

About the jobThe Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of the company's fleet of yachts. This individual will work closely with the vessel team, yacht owners, captains, and crew to ensure that all yachts are in good working order and meet the necessary safety and regulatory standards.Main responsibilities (not limited to)Develop and implement maintenance and repair schedules for the vessels in the fleet. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all. Collect all necessary equipment lists, manuals and populate vessel PMS as neededOversee maintenance and repair work, including coordinating with contractors and suppliers as neededEnsure that vessels are in compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards and implement as needed into department procedures & documentationWork with vessel team, owners, captains, and crew to identify and address any issues or concerns as well as monitoring the performance and efficiency of the vessels to make recommendations for improvementProvide a point of contact for OwnerCaptainCrew for 247 support. Regular communication with Owners & Captains is required to ensure total client satisfaction is upheldNew client setup, implementation of on-board documentation, standards & protocolsProvide technical consultancy support with vessel surveys & shipyard periodsEnsure shipyardmarina agreements are reviewed by insurance and provide support with claimVisit yachts and provide Vessel Visit reports to owner on a regular basisAssist with development and continual improvement of IYC internal proceduressoftware tools & vessel management software (BLUEWork closely with Yacht Account Manager regarding accounting & budgets to ensure proper management & approval of invoicesCorporate liaison with shipyards and vendors to verify and negotiate proposal and contracts, and ensure discounts that can be passed onward to clients. Visit shipyards to determine quality of work and condition of yard itselfLiaison with sales brokers and Owners regarding operational issues and concerns of OwnerAttend industry events, seminars & conferences worldwide as requiredRequirementsMust have prior experience as Captain or Chief Engineer (Yacht experience preferred)Must have experience in yacht maintenance and repairStrong technical knowledge of yacht systems and operationsProficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite and yacht management softwareAbility to travel outside the U.S.Essential SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillProject Management experience preferredAbility to work independently and handle multiple tasks concurrently