Assistant Technical Superintendent
Roles & Responsibilities
Assistant Technical Superintendent
Location: Singapore
Industry: Ship Management – Oil Tankers
We are looking for an Assistant Technical Superintendent to join our Technical Department and support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of vessels under our management.
This position is suitable for a seagoing Marine Engineer looking to move ashore, including junior engineers with relevant oil tanker experience. Candidates with suitable shipyard or vessel repair experience are also welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Manager/Superintendent in the day-to-day technical management of assigned vessels.
- Monitor vessel maintenance, repairs and Planned Maintenance System (PMS) activities.
- Provide technical support and guidance to Masters and Chief Engineers.
- Attend vessels and supervise repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting as required.
- Liaise with Classification Societies, Flag State, service providers, workshops and other relevant parties.
- Assist in planning and supervision of dry-docking, surveys and major repairs.
- Monitor machinery condition, defects, spare parts requirements and technical performance.
- Review vessel performance, including fuel consumption and machinery operational data.
- Conduct vessel inspections and follow up technical deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Inspect hull, ballast/cargo tanks, machinery spaces and coatings during vessel attendance and dry-docking.
- Assist in evaluating repair quotations, technical specifications and repair costs.
- Ensure vessels comply with applicable Class, Flag State, statutory and Company SMS requirements.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain proper records of repairs, surveys and vessel attendance.
- Travel overseas when required for vessel attendance, repairs, surveys and dry-docking.
Requirements
- Seagoing experience as a Marine Engineer onboard oil/chemical/product tankers. Candidates from junior engineer ranks are also encouraged to apply.
- Alternatively, relevant experience in a shipyard, vessel repair or marine engineering environment will be considered.
- Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer) will be an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of ship machinery, maintenance, Class/statutory surveys and marine safety requirements.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a small technical team.
- Willing to travel at short notice when required.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Candidates with limited shore-based experience but with a good engineering foundation and willingness to learn are welcome.
What We Offer
An opportunity to develop a shore-based career in technical ship management, with practical exposure to vessel maintenance, repairs, surveys, dry-docking and day-to-day management of oil tankers.
Interested candidates may submit their CV with current/expected salary and availability.
Tell employers what skills you have
Ship Repairs
Certifications
Candidate Screening
Docking
Coordination
Travel Requirements
Classification Societies
Marine Engineering
Planned Maintenance
Marine Survey Reporting
Spare Parts
Performance Data
Engineering Support
Engineering Skills
Fix the Defects
Able To Work Independently