Marine Job Vacancy | Operations Manager
Location: Phuket Thailand
Company: Clearvac Engineering Asia Co., Ltd
Department: Operations
Reports To: Business Coordinator / Managing Director
Nationality: Thai
Clearvac Engineering Asia is a leading provider of specialised marine services across Southeast Asia, servicing superyachts, cruise ships, research vessels, commercial vessels, and the offshore oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of marine engineering projects, including vessel maintenance, parts supply and dry-docking refits
- Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and procurement of equipment and procurement of Parts, Materials and Consumables
- Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, classification society requirements, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, logistics and accounts teams to ensure project timelines and goals are met.
- Lead, train, and evaluate operational & engineering staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to maintain strong working relationships and project alignment
- Respond to operational issues and emergencies with strategic problem-solving and swift action.
- Creating Quotes, Work Orders, Sign-off Sheets and all other operation paperwork
- Control and Update Job Status Documents, Works Schedule Calendars and Client Dropbox Files
- Willingness to travel to shipyards, marinas or international project locations when required to find new clients
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least an Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations management within the marine, yachting, offshore, cruise or shipbuilding industry
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- In-depth knowledge of maritime industries, safety standards, and marine operations
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills
- Excellent English and Thai language skills. Reading, Writing & Speaking
- Excellent in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), Emails, Search Engines and other related computer programs/apps
- Thai Car Drivers Licence
Attributes:
- Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive mindset
- Ability to multitask in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Self Motivated