Superintendent Senior Workboat Fleet

Jifmar Offshore Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Offshore Services in Dubai seeks a Superintendent responsible for the technical management, maintenance coordination and procurement activities of a fleet of workboats. The role ensures vessel availability, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective purchasing of spares and services while coordinating with crews, vendors and authorities to optimize operations and costs across the fleet.

Location Dubai or Abu Dhabi; salary based on experience, with performance incentives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent maritime discipline.
• 5–8 years of vessel technical management experience.
• Experience within an international dredging group, Middle East preferred.
• Knowledge of classification and flag requirements.
• Procurement, vendor management and cost-control experience.
• Familiarity with MARAD or similar maintenance systems.
• Excellent English communication and negotiation skills.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily technical operations of vessels, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance, inspections, and budgets.
• Lead procurement of spares, lubricants, stores and services, and manage suppliers.
• Monitor costs, prepare budgets and contribute to fleet KPIs.
• Ensure HSE compliance and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

English communication

Negotiation skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Marine/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MARAD familiarity

Job description

Missions

The Superintendent is responsible for the technical management maintenance coordination and procurement activities of a fleet of workboats. The role ensures vessel availability compliance with safety and regulatory standards and cost‑effective purchasing of spares consumables and services. This dual role combines technical supervision with procurement efficiency ensuring smooth operations and optimized costs across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Management Oversee the daily technical operations of assigned vessels ensuring safe reliable and compliant performance Plan and coordinate routine and preventive maintenance schedules with vessel crews and shore teams Conduct vessel inspections and prepare reports on condition performance and maintenance needs Supervise dry‑dockings repairs and modifications prepare technical specifications and budgets Liaise with classification societies flag authorities and port state inspectors to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations.

• Procurement amp Supply Chain Source evaluate and purchase technical spares lubricants stores and services for the fleet Negotiate contracts price agreements and delivery terms with suppliers and service providers Develop and maintain supplier databases ensuring quality and cost efficiency Monitor inventory levels control logistics and optimize supply chain operations for vessels in various locations UAE GCC or international Review and approve purchase orders ensuring adherence to company budgets and procedures.

• Financial amp Reporting Prepare maintenance and purchasing budgets for assigned vessels Monitor expenditure and report variances against budgets Contribute to fleet performance KPIs cost control measures and operational improvement initiatives.

• HSE amp Compliance Ensure all operations comply with company QHSE policies and maritime regulations Promote a strong safety culture onboard and within the technical department Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions when required.

More informations

Location Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Salary Based on experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent maritime discipline.
• Minimum 5 8 years of experience in vessel technical management, preferably with workboats, tugs, or offshore support vessels.
• Experience within an international dredging group, particularly in the Middle East region, is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of classification and flag requirements.
• Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and cost control.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance and purchasing systems (MARAD would be a plus).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
• UAE or GCC experience preferred..

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on, proactive, and solution‑oriented.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on operational efficiency and safety.