Technical Superintendent

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Manage vessel maintenance, repairs, and technical performance.
• Plan and coordinate dry-docking, major repairs, and maintenance schedules within budget and timelines.
• Prepare and manage vessel maintenance, repair, and spare-parts budgets.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, class requirements, and company policies.
• Promote safety and environmental compliance across the fleet.
• Guide shipboard staff and support training on technologies and regulations.
• Conduct vessel inspections and audits.
• Assist with incident investigations and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee procurement of spare parts, lubricants, and stores.
• Maintain vessel records and report performance, incidents, and schedules to management.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering.
• Chief Engineer (COC Class 1) or equivalent seagoing experience is preferred.
• 5–10 years of ship technical management experience; experience with bulk carriers, tankers, offshore vessels, or container ships is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ship repair, dry-docking, and maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with classification societies, flag-state requirements, and international maritime regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ship management software and MS Office.

Preferred skills and attributes

• Fleet management and experience with multinational crews and stakeholders are preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities is preferred.
• Analytical and negotiation skills for budget and cost control are preferred.
• Willingness to travel for ship inspections and attend dry-dockings is preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive salary and an industry-standard benefits package; no salary cadence or amount is stated.

Employment type

• Full-time.