We are seeking a high-calibre Marine Operations Manager to lead a diverse fleet of offshore vessels. Based in Perth, you will be the bridge between shore-based strategy and offshore execution, ensuring total compliance with statutory regulations while hitting critical commercial performance targets. This is a "hands-on" leadership role for a maritime professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
The Mission
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations for assigned vessel groups, ensuring all assets are maintained to the highest navigational and safety standards.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Act as the subject matter expert for AMSA, OVID, CMID, and ISM audits. Ensure all vessel certification is current and strictly adheres to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Contractual Delivery: Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier-1 Clients, ensuring vessel mobilisations and project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Strategic Support: Partner with Technical Superintendents for refits/maintenance and assist HR with specialised crew selection and logistics.
- Mobilisation & Planning: Prepare detailed Mobilisation Plans and provide real-time vessel scheduling updates.
- Financial Oversight: Manage and approve Request to Purchase (RTP) for your vessel group, maintaining tight control over OPEX.
- Emergency Response: Serve as a key member of the shore-based Emergency Response Team.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure seamless transitions during staff absences by meticulously actioning handover notes and closing out outstanding tasks.
- Experience: 5+ years of proven Marine Operations experience with a deep understanding of the Australian offshore landscape.
- Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive working knowledge of Statutory & Regulatory Authority requirements (AMSA, Flag State, etc.).
- Leadership: A self-starter with the ability to influence offshore Masters and Crew while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Audit Savvy: Experience in successfully closing out OVID, CMID, and Port State inspections.
- Attributes: A "fact-based" decision-maker who is results-oriented and holds the highest standards of professional integrity.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or a related Maritime field are highly desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.