Technical Superintendent, Drybulk

Client of Royal Ocean Marine; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Ocean Marine is seeking a Technical Superintendent to lead technical management for a fleet of dry bulk carriers. You will oversee performance, PMS, and 24/7 support to vessel command teams, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and high operational efficiency.

The role includes managing dry-docking activities, retrofit projects, and budget execution while ensuring stringent compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM/ISPS and PSC regimes.

Qualifications

• Valid Chief Engineer Class 1 (STCW III/2) CoC with proven sea time on motor vessels
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years as Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer, or 2+ years in a shore-based Technical Superintendent role handling dry bulk vessels

Responsibilities

• Operational & Technical Management: Monitor vessel performance, fuel consumption, PMS, provide 24/7 technical troubleshooting for chiefs and captains, oversee maintenance for cargo hold, ballast tanks, weather-tightness
• Dry-Docking & Capital Repairs: Draft repair specs, solicit tenders, manage dry-dockings and major retrofits, control costs and yard accounts
• Compliance Audits & Safety: Ensure compliance with Class/Flag State/IMO/SOLAS/MARPOL/ISM/ISPS and PSC; prepare for RightShip inspections; investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Financial & Supply Chain: Prepare and defend annual OPEX budget; approve spare parts, stores, lubricants, and service engineers

Job description

The Technical Superintendent is responsible for the overall technical management safe operation maintenance regulatory compliance and budget execution for an assigned fleet of dry bulk carriers The role acts as the primary shore-based technical support for vessel command teams ensuring minimal downtime strict environmental compliance and high operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1 Operational amp Technical Management Monitor vessel performance fuel consumption machinery health and Planned Maintenance Systems PMS Provide 24 7 technical troubleshooting support for chief engineers and captains on main propulsion auxiliary power hatch cover hydraulics and deck gear Oversee structural maintenance focus on cargo hold integrity ballast tanks and hatch weather-tightness 2 Dry-Docking amp Capital Repairs Draft detailed repair specifications and solicit competitive shipyard tenders Manage dry-dockings major retrofits e g BWTS scrubber systems and afloat repairs directly on-site Control repair costs monitor project timelines and negotiate final yard accounts 3 Compliance Audits amp Safety Ensure full compliance with Class Flag State IMO SOLAS MARPOL ISM ISPS and Port State Control PSC requirements Prepare vessels for and manage RightShip inspections ensuring minimal risk findings and optimal vetting scores Investigate technical incidents equipment failures and near-misses implement corrective action plans 4 Financial amp Supply Chain Control Prepare manage and defend the annual technical operating expenditure OPEX budget for assigned vessels Review and approve requisitions for spare parts stores lube oils and specialized service engineers.

Key Performance Indicators

KPIs Vessel Availability Minimal unplanned off-hire hours due to technical failure Budget Variance Keeping technical OPEX within target thresholds.

Marine Qualification

Valid Chief Engineer Class 1 (STCW III/2) CoC with proven sea time on motor vessels (preferred), or a degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture. Experience: Minimum 2 3 years of sea time as Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer, or 2+ years in a shore-based Technical Superintendent role handling dry bulk vessels (Handysize up to Capesize). Technical Expertise: Deep working knowledge of main engine systems (MAN B&W / WinGD / W rtsil ), hydraulics, deck cranes, hold cleaning procedures, and corrosion control. Vetting Knowledge: Strong familiarity with RightShip inspection frameworks, PSC regimes, and Class rules. Software Skills: Proficiency in maritime PMS/ERP software (e.g., AMOS, SERTICA, Danaos, Veson Nautical).