Engineering Senior Superintendent

Bahri; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime operations company in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced marine engineer to monitor and control the operation of vessels. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with regulations. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and a Chief Engineer certificate, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience. The role includes technical support, project management, and ensuring the timely provision of spare parts and supplies.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in marine engineering or similar.
• All STCW certificates and Accident & Incident Investigation course required.
• Min of 1 year of shore based experience as Vessel Sr Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure maintenance of hull and machinery on vessels.
• Plan and complete voyage and dry-docking repairs.
• Perform inspections and technical audits on assigned vessels.
• Monitor supply of ship stores and spare parts.

Skills

Technical support

Budget control

Inspection and audits

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in marine engineering

Chief Engineer certificate of competency

Job description

Job Purpose:

Monitor and control the cost‑efficient operation of assigned vessels. Providing support for technical and maintenance related activities on board of assigned vessels. Conducting inspections, monitoring reports, planning and overseeing repairs and ordering spare parts to achieve desired levels of operational performance.

Key Accountabilities:

Operations

• Monitor and ensure that routine and preventive maintenance of hull and all machinery and equipment on assigned vessels is completed on time.
• Plan, arrange and ensure timely completion of voyage and dry‑docking repairs as necessary.
• Provide technical support to and control technical budgets of assigned vessels.

Vessel Inspections

• Perform inspections and technical audits on assigned vessels to identify technical issues and provide suitable solutions for operational efficiency.

Spare parts

• Monitor and assess the needs of each vessel and ensure the timely provision of all required ship stores and spare parts/gear to vessels.

Engineering Projects

• Coordinate implementation of engineering projects assigned for the allocated vessels.
• Perform upgrades on vessels and oversee the delivery of project materials.

Compliance

• Monitor that all assigned vessels possess the required technical certifications for safe operation and compliance with the technical specifications, maritime legislation, safety regulations and operational standards of both the Company and vessels owners.

Education and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marine engineering, Chief Engineer certificate of competency, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• All STCW certificates/ Accident & Incident Investigation course.
• Certificate of competency.
• Sailed at various ranks upto Chief Engineer on chemical tankers.
• Min of 1 year of shore based experience as Vessel Sr Superintendent.