Job Description Vessel Performance Expert
Smart Ship Hub (SSH) is hiring a Vessel Performance and Machinery Condition Monitoring Expert in Pune: a former sailing Chief Engineer (Marine) with shore-side experience who can turn vessel data into measurable fuel, reliability and maintenance outcomes.
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Detail
Position
Vessel Performance Expert
Function
Vessel Performance / Fleet Intelligence
Location
Pune, India
Engagement
Full time or part time
Core expertise
Vessel Performance, Predictive Diagnostics, Predictive Maintenance, Condition Based Monitoring (CBM)
Background
Sailed as Chief Engineer (Marine) plus mandatory shore experience in vessel performance, Condition based monitoring, Predictive machinery health
Purpose and Scope of the Role
The Vessel Performance Expert is SSH’s domain authority on how ships actually run. The role links onboard engineering reality with SSH’s digital platform, so that performance insights, diagnostics and maintenance recommendations are technically credible to Chief Engineers, superintendents, ship owners & managers.
The scope covers fleet-wide monitoring of main engine, auxiliary engine, machinery performance and hull, propulsion, supports both customer-facing delivery and the product and data science teams building SSH’s analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Predictive Diagnostics
- Detect early deviations in main engine, auxiliary engine, turbocharger, boiler and auxiliary machinery behaviour, and identify probable root causes.
- Define diagnostic rules, thresholds and fault signatures with the data science team; validate model alerts against engineering judgement.
Predictive Maintenance
- Translate diagnostic findings into maintenance recommendations, spares planning and risk-ranked work orders.
- Align recommendations with PMS, class requirements and OEM guidelines; track outcomes to improve model accuracy.
Condition Based Monitoring (CBM)
- Design and maintain CBM programmes covering vibration, lube oil analysis, exhaust gas temperatures, cylinder pressures and bearing temperatures.
- Define sensor and data requirements for new vessels and retrofits; review data quality and flag gaps.
Vessel Performance
- Analyse speed, fuel consumption, trim, draft, hull and propeller condition, and weather-corrected performance using noon, high-frequency sensor and voyage data.
- Benchmark vessels and sister ships; recommend operational and technical actions that cut fuel cost and emissions (CII, EEOI, EU ETS exposure).
- Quantify hull cleaning, dry-dock and retrofit impact; produce performance reports for owners, managers and charterers.
Customer and Internal Collaboration
- Act as technical interface with customers’ superintendents and Chief Engineers; support presales demos and onboarding.
- Provide domain input to Product and Engineering for features, dashboards and alert logic.
- Mentor junior analysts on marine engineering concepts.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
- Sailed as Chief Engineer (Marine) on ocean-going vessels; valid CoC Class I (Motor/Steam) or equivalent.
- Shore-side experience in vessel performance is a must (for example in vessel or fleet performance management, performance analytics or technical superintendency with a performance focus).
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in vessel performance, condition based monitoring, predictive diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
- Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering.
Preferred
- Experience with performance or CBM platforms, noon-report and high-frequency data, and OEM monitoring systems.
- Working knowledge of IMO CII, SEEMP, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
- Exposure to Python, SQL or BI tools for analysis.
- Experience working with data science or product teams or customer-facing exposure.
Deliverables, Engagement Terms and Why SSH
Key deliverables and KPIs
- Monthly fleet performance and CBM reports delivered on time.
- Diagnostic alerts validated with a documented root cause and recommended action.
- Maintenance recommendations accepted and closed by customers; targets to be agreed with the hiring manager.
- Documented diagnostic rules and CBM playbooks added to SSH’s knowledge base.
Why join Smart Ship Hub
- Apply sea-going experience to a global maritime digital platform.
- Shape predictive analytics products used by ship owners and managers.
- Work directly with leadership in a growth-stage environment.
Smart Ship Hub is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all candidates on skills and experience.