Technical Superintendent (Offshore)

Job Summary

Manage technical maintenance and operational readiness of an OSV fleet, ensuring compliance with maritime standards, leading projects, and optimizing budgets while fostering a strong HSE culture and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage preventive and corrective maintenance execution for the assigned OSV fleet to meet company standards and statutory requirements
• Conduct annual and routine technical inspections to verify vessel condition and maintenance quality
• Lead technical project management, vessel repairs, and dry-docking activities to minimize operational downtime
• Champion and enhance the fleet’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture through hazard identification, preventive measures, and incident investigation participation
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety, environmental, and security management standards
• Participate in preparing annual maintenance operating budgets for assigned vessels
• Monitor monthly maintenance costs and perform variance analyses with Vessel Manager and Cost Controller to optimize expenditures
• Provide leadership, line management, and technical guidance to Chief Engineers across the fleet
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments (Crewing, Supply Chain, Finance, HSEA, Commercial) and external stakeholders (Flag State Authorities including MPA, Classification Societies, Suppliers, Agencies) to support vessel operations

Required competencies and certifications

• Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 or Class 2 Marine Engineer or recognized equivalent maritime qualification
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in the maritime or offshore industry
• Proven ability as a Technical Superintendent managing vessel technical availability, dry-dockings, major repairs, and class/statutory inspections
• Thorough knowledge of international maritime regulations including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW, and local port state control requirements (MPA)
• Strong proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and planned maintenance workflows

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Prior sailing experience as Chief Engineer or Senior Engineer onboard OSVs or commercial vessels

Other Information

Chan Chee Meng EA 07C3069/R1110620