Rubikon Shipping Company is looking for an experienced and responsible professional to join our team as Head of Fleet Technical & Maintenance Department, responsible for the organization and supervision of the technical maintenance of the company’s fleet and coordination of vessel engineers.

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical knowledge, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to organize fleet maintenance to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our vessels.

• Organize, coordinate and supervise the technical maintenance of the company’s vessels

• Maintain daily communication and coordination with vessel engineers and Masters regarding the technical condition of vessels

• Monitor the condition and performance of main and auxiliary engines, pumps, generators and other onboard equipment and systems

• Plan and organize preventive and corrective maintenance of the fleet

• Record and monitor technical defects, organize necessary interventions and follow up on their completion

• Plan and coordinate repairs, servicing, dry-docking and other major technical works

• Organize the procurement of spare parts, consumables and technical equipment

• Monitor inventory levels and consumption of spare parts and technical materials

• Coordinate with service providers, shipyards, suppliers and other external contractors

• Monitor the quality, timing and costs of repairs and services

• Maintain and monitor vessel technical and service documentation

• Monitor deadlines for scheduled inspections, servicing and other technical requirements

• Prepare annual and monthly maintenance plans and technical department budgets

• Monitor and analyze maintenance costs by vessel

• Participate in technical inspections of vessels and in repair, modernization and investment projects

• Propose technical solutions aimed at improving fleet reliability and reducing breakdowns and maintenance costs

• Completed university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or another relevant technical field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in shipping, shipbuilding, vessel maintenance or a related industry

• Experience in organizing and managing technical maintenance activities

• Strong knowledge of engines, mechanical systems and technical equipment

• Ability to identify technical problems and organize appropriate solutions

• Experience in coordinating technical personnel and external contractors

• Ability to plan, monitor and control maintenance costs

• Good knowledge of MS Office

• Good command of English

• Fluent Serbian is required due to daily communication with vessel engineers and crews

• Category B driving licence

• Willingness to regularly visit vessels and travel within Serbia and abroad as required

• A responsible management position with a high level of autonomy

• Direct responsibility for the technical maintenance and reliability of the company’s fleet

• Cooperation with experienced vessel crews and engineers

• Participation in vessel repairs, modernization and technical development projects

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive compensation based on experience and the level of responsibility