General Manager of Marine Maintenance and Shipyard Operations

General Manager of Marine Maintenance and Shipyard Operations

Flagship Management

Posted: 2/25/26

Our client is looking to a General Manager – Marine Maintenance / Shipyard Operations to serve as the direct successor to the executive responsible for all company marine maintenance and shipyard operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for a seasoned marine operator who understands how to run complex projects while working safely, efficiently and under real‑world constraints. Technical knowledge of marine systems (diesel, propulsion, hydraulics, electrical/mechanical) is required.

• Overall execution of vessel repairs and equipment maintenance
• Planning and control of repair schedules for tugboats, barges, cranes and yard equipment
• Manpower allocation across multiple concurrent jobs to minimize downtime
• Ownership and continuous improvement of the fleet Preventive Maintenance (PM) program
• Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel troubleshooting alongside crews and vendors
• Coordination with Logistics on vessel outages and return‑to‑service timelines
• Application of USCG, Subchapter M and company safety standards to vessel repairs
• Leadership of supervisors and crews; acting head of operations when required
• Clear operational reporting on labor, repairs, costs and deferred maintenance

• 10+ years of experience in marine industry operations (shipyard, fleet, or vessel operations)
• Proven leadership in maintenance‑intensive, safety‑critical environments
• Experience managing skilled trades and multi‑craft crews
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maritime Management or a comparable technical discipline preferred
• Strong working knowledge of diesel systems, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to make operational decisions that directly impact safety, uptime, and cost

• Reduced unscheduled vessel downtime
• High PM completion and compliance rates
• Supporting safety, compliance and risk management across vessels, barges, and dock operations
• Accurate labor and repair estimates
• Controlled maintenance cost per vessel
• Clear visibility into deferred maintenance and operational risk

Direct succession path to Executive in Charge of All Marine Maintenance and Shipyard Operations

Mentorship from senior marine and operational leaders

Real authority and responsibility from day one