Technical Superintendent (VLCC)

Meridian Compass fzco; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Compass fzco is seeking a Chief Engineer for VLCC operations in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage day-to-day technical operations across machinery, hull, cargo and ballast systems, while controlling OPEX and leading dry docks and major surveys.

Strong knowledge of PMS/ERP systems and budget reporting is essential. The role requires STCW III/2 unlimited and sizable tanker experience, plus willingness to travel to vessels, yards and ports worldwide.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (STCW III/2, unlimited).
• Minimum 2 years' sea service as Chief Engineer on crude tankers.
• Minimum 3 years ashore as Technical Superintendent with a tanker manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical operaion of the VLCC, including machinery, hull, cargo and ballast systems
• Prepare, monitor and report the annual vessel OPEX budget and monthly variance against it
• Plan and lead dry docks and special surveys: specification, yard tendering, supervision on site and close-out
• Oversee the Planned Maintenance System (PMS), critical equipment and spares inventory
• Coordinate Class, Flag and statutory surveys; close out conditions of class and memoranda promptly
• Prepare the vessel for SIRE 2.0 inspections, Port State Control and terminal inspections, and close out observations
• Support TMSA 3 compliance and oil major vetting approvals
• Investigate machinery breakdowns and incidents, carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Approve technical requisitions, review quotations and work closely with the Purchaser on spares and services
• Monitor fuel and lube oil consumption, bunker quality and machinery performance
• Manage environmental compliance: MARPOL, BWM Convention, EEXI, CII and EU MRV / IMO DCS reporting
• Attend the vessel periodically for inspections, audits, crew guidance and repairs
• Build relationships with makers, service engineers, repair yards and Class surveyors
• Help develop the company's technical procedures within the Safety Management System

Skills

Budgeting & OPEX control

PMS / ERP systems

Dry dock leadership

English communication

Willing to travel worldwide

Education

Engineering degree (Marine or Mechanical)

Tools

ShipNet

Danaos

AMOS

BASS

Job description

Key responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day technical operaion of the VLCC, including machinery, hull, cargo and ballast systems

Prepare, monitor and report the annual vessel OPEX budget and monthly variance against it

Plan and lead dry docks and special surveys: specification, yard tendering, supervision on site and close-out

Oversee the Planned Maintenance System (PMS), critical equipment and spares inventory

Coordinate Class, Flag and statutory surveys; close out conditions of class and memoranda promptly

Prepare the vessel for SIRE 2.0 inspections, Port State Control and terminal inspections, and close out observations

Support TMSA 3 compliance and oil major vetting approvals

Investigate machinery breakdowns and incidents, carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Approve technical requisitions, review quotations and work closely with the Purchaser on spares and services

Monitor fuel and lube oil consumption, bunker quality and machinery performance

Manage environmental compliance: MARPOL, BWM Convention, EEXI, CII and EU MRV / IMO DCS reporting

Attend the vessel periodically for inspections, audits, crew guidance and repairs

Build relationships with makers, service engineers, repair yards and Class surveyors

Help develop the company's technical procedures within the Safety Management System

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (STCW III/2, unlimited)

Minimum 2 years' sea service as Chief Engineer on crude tankers, VLCC experience strongly preferred

Minimum 3 years ashore as Technical Superintendent with a tanker manager

Proven experience leading at least one dry dock as superintendent

Strong working knowledge of SIRE 2.0, TMSA 3, ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS and Class rules

Experience with budgets, OPEX control and a PMS / ERP system (e.g. ShipNet, Danaos, AMOS, BASS or similar)

Clear written and spoken English

Willing to travel at short notice to the vessel, yards and ports worldwide

Desirable

Experience setting up or taking over a vessel into new management

Engineering degree (Marine or Mechanical)

Familiarity with the Arabian Gulf trad

e and regional repair yards