Job Description

Develop Future Fuels for Shipping

At Maersk, we are accelerating the transition to low-emission shipping. This requires not only new fuels—but the capability to implement them safely, reliably, and at scale across a global fleet.

We are looking for a Fuel Transition Manager to take a leading role in turning alternative fuels from concept into daily operations.

This is a highly cross-functional role where you will work at the intersection of engineering, operations, safety, and supply, ensuring that new fuel solutions are practical, approved, and fully embedded onboard vessels.

Key Responsibilities

Enable Alternative Fuel Operations

• Evaluate and mature fuel options (e.g. methanol, ethanol, biofuels and other alternative fuels blended into fossil fuel)

• Define clear use cases and technical requirements for fleet deployment

• Drive go/no-go decisions based on data, testing, and operational readiness

Lead Testing and Validation

• Plan and execute end-to-end testing programmes from lab to vessel

• Define success criteria and ensure structured, documented outcomes

• Translate test results into clear operational and technical decisions

Vessel Approval Processes

• Lead approvals across internal and external stakeholders (Fleet, Regulatory, Flag, Class, OEMs, authorities)

• Develop and deliver robust technical documentation and safety cases

Drive Onboard Implementation

• Prepare vessels for safe fuel introduction (systems, procedures, readiness)

• Support initial bunkering and operations

• Resolve technical challenges quickly to enable stable operations

Capture Learnings and Scale

• Establish feedback loops from vessel operations

• Convert experience into:

  • Updated procedures

  • Technical standards

  • Design improvements

• Ensure solutions are scalable across the fleet

Shape Future Vessel Designs

• Feed operational experience into newbuilding specifications

• Collaborate with internal teams and yards to build fuel-flexible, future-ready vessels

Collaborate Across the Value Chain

• Work closely with fuel suppliers, traders, and operators

• Ensure that fuel solutions are not only viable—but available and executable in practice

What You Will Bring

We are open to a range of backgrounds. What matters is your strong technical aptitude, genuine interest in making things work and your ability to connect technical insight with operational execution

We are looking for someone who:

• Drives progress and closes gaps in complex, cross-functional environments

• Is comfortable making decisions with imperfect but structured data

• Balances safety, compliance, and operational reality

• Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Is an excellent stakeholder manager as you will have a very wide reach internally in Maersk and externally.

• Thrives in a space where standards are still evolving

• Dare to challenge the standards and think outside of the box

Why This Role Matters

You will directly contribute to solving one of the most complex challenges in shipping: making alternative fuels work in real operations — not just on paper.

Your work will influence:

• What and how fuels are used across a global fleet

• How future vessels are designed

• How the industry applies and evolves fuel standards

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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