The position requires an experienced technical professional with a strong safety-first mindset and solid understanding of vessel maintenance and compliance. The role demands ownership, collaborative work across departments, and clear communication with both onshore and offshore teams.

• Full responsibility for the safe and compliant technical operation of assigned vessels, ensuring adherence to company procedures, the ISM Code, class, flag state, and statutory requirements
• Providing first-line technical support to vessels, including reception, triage, and timely resolution of technical issues

• Acting as a key technical interface towards Masters, Chief Engineers, shipyards, suppliers, class, and authoritie
• Ensuring vessels operate in accordance with the Planned Maintenance System, including survey schedules and dry-docking planning
• Planning and executing technical maintenance activities and coordinating repairs and dry-docking jobs
• Maintaining an overall view of vessel technical performance, identifying deficiencies, root causes, and preventive actions
• Driving continuous technical improvement through benchmarking, best-practice sharing, and performance follow-up
• Coaching and supporting Masters and Chief Engineers to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Carrying out technical vessel inspections and supporting appraisal and promotion processes for senior engineers
• Collaborating closely with Operations, Crewing, Commercial, and Finance to support contract execution and vessel readiness
• Supporting cost control initiatives and contributing to planning and budgeting in close cooperation with Operations Managers

• Proficiency in verbal and written English and Portuguese
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/electronic engineering, EFOMM or related areas
• Experience as Chief Engineer will be considered a plus
• Solid experience in technical vessel management, preferably within Offshore / Oil & Gas
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, class and flag requirements, and dry-docking
• Ability to manage complex technical operations involving multiple stakeholders
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost drivers and budget control
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with crews and colleagues
• Willingness to travel and work in a role that requires flexibility and availability
• Previous experience coaching or developing offshore management is an advantage

Navvik is a maritime support services company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, dedicated to supporting offshore energy operations. With a fleet of seven vessels, including 5 AHTS and 2 PSV vessels, and a team of approximately 450 professionals, the company delivers safe, reliable, and efficient maritime solutions to support complex offshore operations.
Our expertise is built on decades of experience in offshore vessel services and project solutions for the energy sector. This journey includes a long-standing history, where the company developed a strong operational culture shaped by internationally recognized standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
At NAVVIK, we believe that going beyond is part of who we are. We operate in the offshore energy sector, combining operational excellence with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, transparency, and respect.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, our team works in an integrated manner, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to sustainable and intelligent solutions in a dynamic environment. Here, we encourage the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, and teamwork — because we believe that together we achieve better results.