The Director of Boiler Engineering – Maritime Division is responsible for leading all engineering, design, maintenance strategy, and compliance activities related to marine boiler systems across a fleet or shipbuilding program. This position oversees the lifecycle management of main and auxiliary steam systems and ensures they meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and program oversight in support of vessel operations, dry-docking, retrofits, and newbuild projects.
Lead the design, specification, and performance analysis of marine boilers, economizers, and associated steam systems across various vessel classes.
Develop and implement lifecycle engineering programs for inspection, maintenance, retrofits, and upgrades of boiler systems.
Ensure all boiler systems comply with international maritime regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL) and classification standards (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s).
Oversee troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigations for boiler and steam system issues fleet-wide.
Interface with OEMs, shipyards, and classification societies on technical discussions, approvals, and dry-docking scopes.
Provide expert engineering support during commissioning, sea trials, and operational audits.
Establish boiler design and maintenance standards, operating procedures, and documentation protocols.
Manage a team of boiler engineers, consultants, and technical specialists across shipboard and shore-based operations.
Develop capital budgets and oversee procurement and implementation of boiler equipment and control systems.
Serve as the company’s technical authority on marine steam and thermal systems, supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Boiler System Design & Optimization: Ensure robust, efficient, and code-compliant boiler configurations for existing vessels and newbuilds.
Fleet-Wide Maintenance Strategy: Lead predictive maintenance and inspection regimes to ensure high reliability and safe operations.
Regulatory & Class Compliance: Maintain up-to-date understanding and implementation of all boiler-related maritime codes and standards.
Technical Oversight & Leadership: Provide engineering governance, technical mentorship, and strategic direction for steam systems.
Innovation & Retrofit Projects: Support decarbonization initiatives such as waste heat recovery, hybridization, and digital performance monitoring.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
12–18+ years of progressive experience in marine boiler design, operation, or engineering leadership.
In-depth knowledge of water tube and fire tube boilers, steam turbine integration, and auxiliary steam systems.
Familiarity with boiler control systems, emissions reduction technologies, and water treatment programs.
Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations and classification rules.
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, projects, and budgets.
Excellent communication, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Marine) or equivalent operational background.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status.
Experience with LNG-fueled or dual-fuel steam systems.
Previous experience with shipyards, newbuild programs, or defense/naval vessel support.