Maintenance Manager - BW LPG

About BW LPG
BW LPG is the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, with a fleet of about 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), including 22 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. Building on over five decades of LPG shipping experience, the company is strengthened by an in-house LPG trading division and the commercial expertise to explore investments in value chain assets. Together, these capabilities enable BW LPG to provide trusted and reliable services for sourcing and delivering LPG to customers worldwide.
Delivering energy for a better world -- more information about BW LPG can be found at www.bwlpg.com.

BW LPG is associated with BW Group. BW Group is a leading global energy and maritime company involved in shipping, deepwater oil & gas production, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. BW controls a fleet of about 400 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities. In the infrastructure space, the group operates in wind, batteries, water, subsea cable networks and data centers. BW is proud to be listed as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2026.

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We are currently seeking:

BW LPG is looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Manager to follow up on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of maintenance practices across our LPG fleet. This is an opportunity to shape maintenance practices and system performance across one of the world’s leading LPG fleets. The role may suit an experienced marine engineer, Technical Superintendent or MMS/PMS specialist who combines strong technical understanding with the ability to lead fleet-wide improvement.

Reporting to the Technical Manager and will be delivering on maintenance strategy, governance and performance, as well as the effective use of and development of the maintenance management system (MMS/PMS) .The Maintenance Manager will oversee a broad scope, with specialist and detailed execution supported by external consultants and service providers where required.

Towards the fleet, lead the maintenance strategy, governance and performance, ensuring robust processes, clear standards and compliance with class, company and TMSA requirements.

Own and optimize the MMS/PMS, guiding users and improving maintenance, dry-docking, inventory, procurement and system-upgrade processes.

Ensure reliable maintenance and inventory data through strong governance, standardized master data and quality assurance of fleet and new-vessel databases.

Support vessel and shore teams, resolve or escalate issues, and promote consistent maintenance practices through collaboration, guidance and training.

Define, coordinate and quality-assure work delivered by external consultants and service providers while retaining internal ownership and decision-making authority.

• Marine engineering experience at Second Engineer or Chief Engineer level, or equivalent shore-based expertise in maritime Maintenance Management Systems (MMS/PMS).
• Sufficient technical and functional understanding across MMS/PMS content, application functionality, maintenance databases, master data, inventory and data governance to lead and assure work performed by internal and external specialists.
• Understanding of master data structures, asset hierarchies, equipment registers and criticality classifications.
• Strong English skills, both spoken and written.
• Norwegian work permit

• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent.
• Experience with system implementation, migration or upgrades.
• Knowledge of TMSA as well as failure modes, effects and criticality analysis.
• Experience defining deliverables and working with vendors and other external service providers.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate across vessel, shore, technical and commercial interfaces.
• A strategic and holistic thinker who combines strong attention to detail with an improvement-oriented mindset.
• Analytical, structured and proactive, with the ability to understand complex technical matters, ask relevant questions and make sound decisions.
• Comfortable taking accountability, delegating appropriately and working independently.
• Confident in setting expectations, constructively challenging external providers and following work through to completion.

• A challenging position with opportunities for professional development.
• A diverse, international and highly competent working environment.
• Competitive terms and benefits.

Location:
The position is based in our office in Oslo, Norway. Some travel will be required.

Interested?
Please submit your application through the application tracking system. For questions about the position, please contact Roy Arne Hansen at roy.hansen@bwlpg.com, Tel:+47-95 49 02 40.