The Director of Marine Energy Systems – Boilers and Auxiliaries provides strategic and technical leadership for the design, integration, maintenance, and innovation of energy generation and thermal systems across a fleet of vessels or marine infrastructure. This role focuses on optimizing boiler performance, auxiliary energy systems, and supporting technologies critical to propulsion, onboard power, and environmental compliance. The role ensures these systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards across the operational lifecycle.
Lead engineering strategy and lifecycle management for marine boilers, steam systems, thermal fluid systems, and energy auxiliaries (e.g., feedwater systems, economizers, heat exchangers).
Direct a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for the operation, reliability, and modernization of vessel energy systems.
Ensure systems comply with international maritime regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL) and classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s).
Oversee the technical specification, procurement, and integration of energy-related equipment during newbuilds, retrofits, and dry dockings.
Drive fleet-wide initiatives for energy efficiency, fuel optimization, decarbonization, and digital monitoring of boiler and auxiliary systems.
Manage technical risk through rigorous failure analysis, system diagnostics, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
Develop and enforce engineering standards, operational procedures, and performance benchmarks for marine energy systems.
Coordinate closely with vessel management, OEMs, shipyards, and regulatory bodies on engineering deliverables and compliance audits.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, shipboard staff, and cross-functional energy teams.
Develop budgets and manage capital projects related to boiler plant upgrades, emissions systems, and energy performance enhancement.
Marine Boiler Systems: Oversight of steam generation equipment, burner management, and control automation.
Auxiliary Thermal Systems: Heat recovery, feedwater treatment, condensate systems, and thermal fluid handling.
Energy Efficiency & Emissions: Drive fuel-saving strategies, low-NOx burner technologies, and energy recovery integration.
Fleet-Wide Standardization: Unify engineering practices across vessels to streamline operations and improve reliability.
Technology Innovation: Promote adoption of smart diagnostics, digital twins, and hybrid energy systems for marine applications.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Power Systems Engineering.
12–20 years of experience in marine energy systems, with strong background in boiler engineering and auxiliary systems design and operations.
Expert-level understanding of steam systems, boiler safety, and marine heat exchange technologies.
Proven track record of managing large technical teams and high-value engineering projects.
Strong familiarity with maritime regulations, class rules, and OEM standards for energy and thermal systems.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
Chief Engineer's Certificate of Competency (Marine) or equivalent operational license.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification.
Experience with alternative fuels, hybrid propulsion, or low-emission energy systems.
Involvement in newbuild project engineering, energy transition programs, or ESG-driven innovation initiatives.