Supervisor - Technical Superintendent

Roles & Responsibilities

Job title: Supervisor/Assistant Manager - Technical Superintendent

Department - Fleet

Direct reports - Head of Technical

Job purpose

The Technical Superintendent is responsible for the overall technical performance and safe operation of the vessels assigned to him. The role ensures compliance with the Company's Safety Management System, international maritime rules & regulations, local requirements, flag, classification society and owner requirements. The position involves active engagement in vessel inspections, maintenance planning, dry-docking, certification, budget control, and promoting a safety culture on board. The role supports the shipboard management team and acts as the technical liaison between the office and the vessels.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Vessel Operational and Technical Management

• Ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operation of assigned vessels.
• Ensure full compliance with international maritime rules & regulations, flag state regulations, classification society requirements and implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) effectively.
• Conduct regular technical inspections of vessels timely and provide guidance for optimal operation.
• Monitor the vessels performance, shipboard maintenance and repair programs, dry docking, deficiencies, class and

flag surveys and ensure that these are completed within the required time.

• Ensure timely closure of PMS (Planned Maintenance System) tasks and defect logs.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure vessels meet all class, flag, and statutory certification requirements.
• Track and ensure compliance with international regulations.
• Prepare and submit required technical reports to owners as per management agreements.

Maintenance, Repairs, and Dry Docking

• Plan and coordinate repair works, dry-docking, and class surveys in line with budgets and timelines.
• Develop dry dock specifications and supervise yard work as needed.
• Evaluate repair quotations and ensure quality execution within approved budgets.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Prepare annual vessel operating budgets in coordination with the Technical Manager.
• Monitor actual expenditure against budget, analyze variances, and control costs.
• Approve and verify requisitions for spares, stores, and services.

Crew and Vessel Support

• Liaise with the crew and ship management to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure vessels are adequately manned with qualified technical staff, Support the crew on board for their duties.
• Promote safety culture and environmental awareness among the vessel crew.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

| Technical Budget Accuracy: ≤5% variance against approved annual technical budget. Weightage: 15%

| Planned Maintenance Completion Rate: ≥95% timely completion of planned jobs. Weightage: 15%

| Timeliness of Owner Reports: 100% submission within SLA. Weightage: 10%

| Dry Dock Project Execution: ≥90% projects delivered on-time and ≤10% overrun. Weightage: 20%

| Technical Downtime (Off-hire): ≤2% off-hire days due to technical issues. Weightage: 15%

Education requirements

· Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or equivalent, Chief Engineer license with sailing experience on ocean-going vessels, preferably in a senior capacity onboard containership.

· Minimum 10-12 years in technical management, with at least 2 years in ship management.

· In-depth knowledge of ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and other maritime conventions.

· Experience with both planned maintenance systems and fleet management software.

· Strong budget management and negotiation skills.

· Strong communication and leadership abilities, Management skills.

· Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Language requirements

English – Fluent (required)

Background and experience

· 8-10 years of marine engineering experience, including at least 2–3 years as Technical Superintendent or senior sea-going officer (Chief / 2nd Engineer).

· In-depth knowledge of shipboard machinery, operations, and international maritime compliance.

· Prior hands-on experience in dry-docking, maintenance planning, and budgeting.

· Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP/technical fleet systems.

· Exposure to bulk carriers, tankers, or container vessels preferred.

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation
Management Skills
Budgets
Yard Work
Painting
Budget Management
Technical Management
Fabrication
Marine Engineering
Fleet Management
Compliance
Budgeting
Technical Liaison
Sailing
Environmental Awareness

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