Director, Fleet Operations – CLS000003 Position Available In Duval, Florida

Salary Confidential
Position range in Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $31.13

• $72.56 Per hour Director, Fleet Operations

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CLS000003

Crowley Personnel, LLC

Occupation:

General and Operations Managers

Location:

Jacksonville, FL

• 32206
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 12478514

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/31/2025

Updated:

3/31/2025

Expires:

4/30/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
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Remote:

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Job Type:

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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY:

The Director, Fleet Operations serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned fleet of vessels, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and delivering safe, efficient, and reliable service. This role is responsible for managing a team of Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Port Captains, and other staff to oversee maintenance, repairs, drydocking, vessel acquisition and project execution. The role drives operational excellence, fosters a culture of safety, and ensures compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison with the customer, maintaining effective communication to ensure alignment in service delivery and operational goals.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive updates, issue resolution, and regular performance reviews.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and lead program staff to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of maintenance, repairs, drydocking, acquisition and vessel modifications.
• Foster a collaborative and safety-focused culture across the team.

Program Safety & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety culture, promoting adherence to safety protocols and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and class agency requirements, including

USCG, MSC

Engineering, and others.

Financial Management:

• Develop annual program budgets, forecasting work and funding requirements for planned, emergent, and drydocking needs.
• Review and analyze monthly budget reports with the contracting officer and program staff, maintaining budget awareness and requesting additional funds as necessary.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews to assess program performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Project & Maintenance Oversight:

• Provide leadership and oversight for vessel acquisitions.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop detailed technical specifications for drydocking and major projects.
• Monitor major repair periods (drydocking’s) and projects for compliance with budget and schedule.
• Track historical data and pricing to enhance decision-making for future repair periods.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Coordinate weekly and monthly engineering and operations discussions to address vessel material conditions and performance.
• Lead quarterly reviews with customers, port engineers, and shipboard teams to evaluate progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.

Operational Improvement:

• Develop and refine operational and engineering procedures to drive cost savings, improve vessel readiness, and enhance material condition.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve efficiency and optimize service delivery.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in a related area e.g. Marine Engineering, Marine Architecture; Marine Transportation, Nautical Science; Maritime Business, preferably from a maritime academy. Advanced degree and/or study courses are highly desirable. At least 20 years of experience in the maritime business may substitute for a degree.

EXPERIENCE

10 years of experience within the disciplines of the maritime community, with a minimum of 5 years of sea time experience serving aboard commercial or government owned ocean-going ships as Master, unlimited tonnage restriction; or as a Chief Engineer, unlimited tonnage restriction.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to apply skill sets and demonstrate proven experience developing, improving and streamlining processes to meet established goals and objectives. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope.

JOB SCOPE

Position impacts multiple business units/segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer

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