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Higher education in STEM or higher education in naval engineering.
Technical naval knowledge within the fishing industry
Proficiency in English (oral and written).
Required experience: between 5 and 10 years of experience in a similar position.
Permanent full-time contract.
Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to join an ambitious project with a clear vision for international growth.
Within the Nueva Pescanova Group, we are looking for a Fleet Technical Director for the Southern Africa region, reporting to the South Africa Business Director (Juan Magdalena), based in Namibia (Lüderitz).
Mission
To lead the practices of the Fleet Technical Department in Southern Africa, through the planning and monitoring of fleet repairs and renewals (Namibia/Angola), under the guidelines of the Business Director, and with the aim of ensuring cost control and maximum fishing efficiency.
1. Plan and monitor fleet repairs and renewals.
Develop the fleet repair plan for all countries.
Plan the coordination of fleet repairs with the involved areas.
Actively and physically supervise major repairs, conversions, and current repairs.
Analyze technical inefficiencies and establish an improvement plan.
Implement technical fleet renewal projects in coordination with the areas.
Plan and develop improvements, innovations, and propose technical solutions to increase fleet performance, in collaboration with institutions and suppliers.
2. Budget control
3. Develop the fleet repair databases.
Develop a technical repair database where fleet repair costs are controlled.
Implement a technical repair data management system.
Analyze the technical condition of competitor fleets.
4. Supervise vessel inspections.
Ensure vessel inspection and classification and follow up on these.
5. Perform additional duties complementary to the position.
Internal relations: fishing inspectors, fleet director, fishing operations area, systems.
External relations: governmental institutions, suppliers, external consultants,
Pescanova is a Spanish multinational seafood company headquartered in Vigo, Galicia, and one of the world's leading producers and distributors of fresh, frozen, and prepared seafood products. The company operates across the entire value chain, from fishing and aquaculture to processing and global distribution, with a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Its industrial centers in Spain, including those in Arteixo, Chapela, Porriño, and Catarroja, are key to its production and logistics operations.
For international professionals, Pescanova offers opportunities in a traditional yet globally oriented industry, with roles in maintenance, project management, and continuous improvement at its Spanish industrial sites. The company is headquartered in Vigo, a major fishing port in Galicia, and its work culture is rooted in the region's maritime heritage. While the company has faced financial restructuring in the past, it remains a significant employer in the Spanish seafood sector, and its international operations provide a diverse working environment.
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