Technical Manager
Rotterdam Office, NL Porto, PT, 4100-136 Monaco, MC Rio de Janeiro, BR, 20021-290
Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.
Purpose
- As Technical Manager, you lead the overall activities of the technical department and the preparation and execution support for maintenance, reliability, inspection, integrity, management of change, marine and process stability programs. You drive technical excellence, oversee operational strategies, and implement best practices to achieve production targets and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- You provide technical support and assurance for the operations in order to ensure the facilities Asset Integrity and Operational performance standards for the company are achieved, prioritizing reliability and Integirty programs in order to maximize the systems availability in all lines of defense.
- You manage and optimize daily technical operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
- You lead troubleshooting efforts, providing expert solutions to complex operational challenges.
- You develop and implement strategies for operational improvements, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.
- You coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution of projects and maintenance activities.
- You ensure all technical activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- You mentor and guide technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- You identify areas for operational and organizational optimization, recommending and implementing improvements.
- You lead the integration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- You lead the 3Y AI budget preparation in coordination with all leads within department aligned with strategic central team and the POB yearly plan, also monitor the yearly consumption.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical) or related field). A Master's degree is a plus.
Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in the marine and/or offshore petrochemical industry, with suitable technical experience and knowledge of FPSO/FSO unit operations.
- Minimuim 5 years in a managerial role preferred
- Proven expertise in technical operations, process optimization, and team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of process safety in Oil & Gas.
Functional Competencies
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.