Fleet Maintenance Manager

DescriptionPosition at Matson Navigation Company, IncAbout UsMatson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.Learn more at .About the RoleThe Fleet Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership to the engineering team, ensuring vessel schedule integrity, regulatory compliance, and cost effective maintenance operations.What you'll do:The position reports to the Director of Engineering. The position is responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of vessel maintenance and repair (M&R) of the vessels, including safety, financial, accounting, engineering, and personnel management, including the following:Operational ManagementVerify vessel schedule integrity by monitoring daily performance and identifying potential disruptions.Approve Port Engineer maintenance plans to align with fleet objectives and regulatory standards.Coordinate emergent maintenance solutions to minimize municate repair plans and timelines to stakeholders for transparency.Manage Port Engineer schedules for optimal resource allocation.Develop lay period work lists for interim dry dock planning.Provide timely reporting through daily, weekly, and monthly updates.Oversee senior engineering personnel onboard, including recruitment/selection, training, and preparation of performance reviews.Financial ManagementDevelop and manage annual vessel budgets aligned with operational goals.Audit vendor deliverables and invoices to ensure accuracy and prevent overbilling; resolve discrepancies promptly.Monitor purchase order performance for cost control and accountability.Prepare and submit Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) for planned and emergent pliance and SafetyImplement and refine policies supporting the Safety Management System (SMS).Ensure environmental stewardship in all vessel operations.Maintain regulatory certificates and verify compliance with classification requirements.Monitor safety compliance as a member of the Marine Safety Committee meetings.You have these skills:Licensed USCG Chief Engineer, Unlimited Steam and Motor (First Assistant or Chief Engineer preferred).Familiarity with all aspects of vessel operations and technical management for modern US flag containerships.Experienced in overseeing shipboard maintenance and repair administration through Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE).Proficient in project management with expertise in MS Project for planning and execution.Excellent ability to craft clear, concise documentation and apply critical analysis to complex problems.Strong Excel capabilities with hands-on experience in pivot tables for analytical and reporting tasks.Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, combined with solid Windows operating proficiency.Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to

Created: 2025-12-05