Technical Superintendent

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of assigned vessels.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s Safety and Quality Management System and ensure its effective implementation across assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel and departmental compliance with company policies, procedures, and management system requirements.
• Support the development, review, and improvement of operational and technical procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across vessel operations, safety, reliability, and cost management.
• Monitor the technical performance, operational condition, maintenance status, and overall efficiency of assigned vessels.
• Work closely with vessel management teams to address technical and operational issues promptly and effectively.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel repairs, maintenance activities, surveys, and dry-docking projects.
• Ensure all vessels remain fully certified and compliant with applicable international conventions, flag-state requirements, class rules, and industry standards.
• Monitor vessel budgets and operating expenditure, ensuring prudent financial management and effective cost control.
• Manage technical purchasing activities and ensure the timely provision of spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Ensure assigned vessels are appropriately manned in accordance with regulatory, operational, and company requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate technical, operational, and financial reports to vessel owners in accordance with the relevant ship management agreements.
• Encourage a strong safety culture while promoting environmental protection and energy-efficiency awareness onboard assigned vessels.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Masters, Chief Engineers, and other shipboard personnel.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out vessel visits and inspections to assess technical conditions, verify compliance, and follow up on outstanding matters.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Marine Engineering or a related maritime discipline, with at least three years of experience onboard vessels or within the shipping industry; or
• A valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency with at least two years of sailing experience as Chief Engineer; or
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a Technical Superintendent with a shipowner or ship management company.
• Previous experience managing container vessels and/or bulk carriers is required.
• Strong knowledge of vessel technical operations, planned maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of marine regulations, classification requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Experience in technical purchasing, budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.