Do You Dream of a Career with Global Impact and Visibility in an Ambitious and Growing Company?
At Hempel, we’re on a mission to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions across the global fleet — and we’re looking for a Vessel Performance Manager to help us get there.
This is your chance to combine technical expertise, data insights and customer engagement to make a measurable impact on ship efficiency and environmental performance.
Your key responsibilities
As our new Vessel Performance Manager, you will be at the forefront of performance optimization for our maritime customers. You’ll manage a portfolio of key clients — many with large fleets in Europe and North America — and conduct regular performance reviews that translate underwater insights into tangible fuel savings and improved operational strategies.
You’ll become part of our Marine Performance Advisor (MPA) team, playing a critical role in expanding our presence in Europe and supporting our growing base of nurture customers.

Get ready to join a purpose-driven team with global reach. In this role, you will:

• Analyze vessel performance data and underwater inspection reports to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Provide expert advisory on hull inspections, maintenance strategies, and underwater cleaning operations
• Develop and enhance Hempel’s underwater advisory services, helping us lead innovation in this space
• Combine insights from multiple data sources – from fuel usage to operational profiles – to build holistic vessel performance assessments
• Deliver clear and engaging presentations to customers, guiding them with tailored recommendations and measurable actions
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams, acting as a bridge between data, technical expertise, and client needs

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for sustainable innovation:

• Hands-on experience with hull inspection and underwater cleaning operations
• A background in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong data analysis skills, with a passion for turning numbers into narratives
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, especially when explaining complex technical content
• Knowledge of biofouling, hull coatings, and vessel performance systems
• A customer-first mindset, with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving

Global career possibilities
At Hempel, we offer a global career in a purpose-driven company that puts innovation, collaboration, and sustainability first. You’ll join a new and ambitious team with the opportunity to shape the direction we take and leave a lasting impact.
Sounds like a match?
Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. Final deadline for applications is 10 July 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Sverrir Gunnarsson – sveg@hempel.com
More about Hempel
At Hempel, you’ll join a global community of 7,500 colleagues united by a shared purpose: to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. Through our Double Impact strategy, we aim to double our revenue and our positive impact by 2025 – reducing our own carbon footprint and helping our customers do the same.
Owned by the Hempel Foundation, we support education, biodiversity, and communities worldwide – making your work part of something bigger.
At Hempel, inclusion and diversity are at the heart of how we work. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
Application due
2025-07-10
Seniority Level
Associate
Job Functions
Consulting, Engineering, Sales
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together

• Analyze vessel performance data and underwater inspection reports to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Provide expert advisory on hull inspections, maintenance strategies, and underwater cleaning operations
• Develop and enhance Hempel’s underwater advisory services, helping us lead innovation in this space
• Combine insights from multiple data sources – from fuel usage to operational profiles – to build holistic vessel performance assessments
• Deliver clear and engaging presentations to customers, guiding them with tailored recommendations and measurable actions
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams, acting as a bridge between data, technical expertise, and client need