Title: Director, Marine Fleet Operations

Location: St. John’s NL 

Venor is thrilled to partner with our client, Oceanex to lead their search for a Director, Marine Fleet Operations. This position ensures that all 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 fleet renewal program.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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 the company Executive Chairman and Board of Directors as required.

What you’ll bring: 

• 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.
• 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.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Ryan Thistle at rthistle@venor.ca OR Jessica Tibbs at jtibbs@venor.ca