Senior Marine Engineer & Fleet Maintenance Lead

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports seeks a Superintendent - Technical to oversee Safeen Transshipment fleet maintenance in Abu Dhabi. You will lead a team of marine engineers to ensure vessels are kept to the highest industry standards and comply with class, flag and manufacturer requirements.

The role emphasizes planning preventative maintenance, coordinating repairs and dry docking, managing budgets and procurement for major projects, and driving root-cause analysis to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency (Class I) / Chief Engineer Foreign Going.
• Experience with ISM Code, ISPS Code and MLC.
• Knowledge of International Convention Regulation and ship management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control activities of a team of marine engineers and provide expertise in repair and maintenance of assets as needed.
• Assist all vessels class surveys when needed.
• Develop a maintenance plan in coordination with Marine Engineers and oversee major projects.
• Assist Budget planning and yearly procurement schedule for major expenditures.
• Monitor major projects (Repair and Dry docking) with marine and Dry docking superintendent.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure cost-effective maintenance and scheduled upkeep per shipbuilder/manufacturer specs.
• Identify improvements in vessel/equipment reliability and carry out root cause analysis.
• Ensure defect attendance and document required actions.
• Coordinate testing, trials, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Ship Management

International Convention Regulation

ISM Code

ISPS Code

MLC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Abu Dhabi Ports seeks a Superintendent - Technical to oversee Safeen Transshipment fleet maintenance in Abu Dhabi. You will lead a team of marine engineers to ensure vessels are kept to the highest industry standards and comply with class, flag and manufacturer requirements.

The role emphasizes planning preventative maintenance, coordinating repairs and dry docking, managing budgets and procurement for major projects, and driving root-cause analysis to improve reliability.