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SUMMARYLiaison with vessels & owners as per Management Agreements. Provide guidance to owners & support to vessel Captain & Crew as outlined below.* Note that these responsibilities will vary between clients (as per Management Agreement).The YachtTechnical Manager is responsible for overseeing the compliance, maintenance, repair, and operation of the company's fleet of yachts. This individual will work closely with the vessel team, yacht owners, captains, and crew to ensure that all yachts are in good working order and meet the necessary PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a point of contact for OwnerCaptainCrew for 247 support. Regular communication with Owners & Captains is required to ensure total client satisfaction is upheld.New client setup, implementation of on-board documentation, standards & protocols.Implement vessel management software & Safety Management System on-board ISMmini-ISM vessels and provide guidance to crew.Develop and implement maintenance and repair schedules for the vessels in the fleet. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all. Collect all necessary equipment lists, manuals and populate vessel PMS as needed.Oversee maintenance and repair work, including coordinating with contractors and suppliers as needed.Ensure that vessels are in compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards and implement as needed into department procedures & documentation.Work with vessel team, owners, captains, and crew to identify and address any issues or concerns as well as monitoring the performance and efficiency of the vessels to make recommendations for improvements.Provide technical consultancy support with vessel surveys & shipyard periods. Ensure shipyardmarina agreements are reviewed by insurance and provide support with claims.Visit yachts and provide Vessel Visit Reports to owner on a regular basis.Assist with development and continual improvement of IYC internal proceduressoftware tools & vessel management software (BLUE).Work closely with Yacht Account Manager regarding accounting & budgets to ensure proper management & approval of invoices.Corporate liaison with shipyards and vendors to verify and negotiate proposal and contracts, and ensure discounts that can be passed onward to clients. Visit shipyards to determine quality of work and condition of yard itself.Liaison with sales brokers and Owners regarding operational issues and concerns of Owners.Attend industry events, seminars & conferences worldwide as required.REQUIREMENTS:Experience in yacht maintenance and repair with yachts over 100'Has held the following positions: Captain; Chief EngineerDegree in marine engineering or a related fieldStrong technical knowledge of yacht systems and operationExtensive refit and shipyard experienceSKILLS:Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office and yacht management softwareProject Management experience in a Maritime industry is a plusAccount Management in Maritime industry is a plusExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and handle multiple tasks concurrently