Job Description
Company Introduction
Our client provides maritime services.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead and manage the engineering and workshop teams, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery;
- Plan and allocate departmental resources, workloads, and priorities to ensure efficient operations;
- Support the development, mentoring, and performance management of engineering staff;
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement;
- Oversee engineering projects, maintenance works, and service operations from planning through to completion;
- Ensure all work is delivered in line with technical specifications, timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
- Provide technical expertise on complex matters and manage escalated operational issues;
- Coordinate workshop and field service activities to optimise service efficiency and responsiveness;
- Monitor departmental performance, including financial performance, project costing, and resource utilisation;
- Review and approve quotations, contracts, and service agreements to ensure technical and commercial viability;
- Support senior management in improving operational efficiency, cost control, and overall service performance;
- Ensure compliance with OEM standards, including those of MTU – Rolls-Royce Solutions, and other relevant technical requirements;
- Maintain strong relationships with OEM partners, suppliers, and external service providers;
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and compliance reviews;
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with regulatory, classification, and company standards;
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders;
- Manage major technical issues and service escalations, including urgent support when required;
- Represent the engineering function in meetings with clients, partners, and regulatory authorities.
Experience
- Warranted Engineer qualification or equivalent recognised engineering certification;
- Significant experience within marine, mechanical, power generation, or industrial engineering environments;
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing workshop or service operations;
- Strong understanding of OEM service requirements, compliance standards, and technical reporting;
- Experience working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Fluent in both Maltese and English.
Personal Skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills;
- Excellent technical knowledge and sound decision-making ability;
- Strong commercial awareness and operational judgement;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
- Strong organisational and planning abilities;
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.