Technical Superintendent (TSI) Cairns

Boluda Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boluda Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee running maintenance of the ETV fleet, ensuring safety, efficiency and uptime. The role includes providing technical support to PNG operations, potentially remote with 4 days per port call in Cairns, and access to a company vehicle.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in ship management as a Technical Superintendent or equivalent, strong planning skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written).
• Minimum 3–5 years in Ship Management as Technical Superintendent or equivalent.
• Team player with a collaborative approach, maintaining high standards and good work ethics.
• High level of organisational and planning skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality outcomes that are accurate, complete, and timely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day operations are performed in a safe, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate and execute daily running maintenance on vessels.
• Supervise Chief Engineers and onboard technical management as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute dry dockings within quality standards, budgets and timelines.
• Arrange surveys with flag state, class authorities and other relevant parties.
• Maintain vessel certifications with flag state and class requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Job description

Built on Experience, Powered by Performance

Boluda Towageis the world's leading maritime towage operator, with presence across 5 continents, in more than 232 ports in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America, and a fleet of more than 850 vessels supported by a workforce of 10,000 employees.

Boluda Towage's services offer solutions in port, coastal, and offshore towage, as well as maritime salvage. The company plays an essential role in global port logistics, where safety combined with efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in vessel operations requires full coordination across all participants in the logistics chain.

About the role:

Reporting to the Contract Manager of Cairns this full time position is responsible for ensuring that the running maintenance of the ETV is executed in a safe, efficient and cost effective way. The technical Superintendent will maintain the technical status and maximize uptime.

You will also be responsible for providing technical support to our PNG operation, both remotely and occasionally on location to the local technical team.

Ideally you are located in Cairns, however this can be a remote position. If remote, you need to attend Cairns for each port call (roughly 4 days every 4 weeks). Access to a company vehicle will be provided.

Qualifications

Key accountabilities of the role:

Ensure that day to day operations are performed in a safe, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Manage client expectations and build-up a close relationship and 'goodwill' with the customer representative/client on site.

Coordinate and execute the daily running maintenance within budget on board of vessels.

Monitor and follow-up on the planned maintenance system.

Generate and approve purchase orders and requisitions and receive & inspect goods delivered.

Supervise, coach and instruct Chief Engineers if and when required to ensure smooth and professional on board technical management

Undertake vessel inspections and report on the status of the vessels to the Regional Fleet Manager and Contract Manager.

Investigate and analyse root causes of defects and take timely corrective and preventive actions.

Arrange surveys with flag state and classification authorities and other relevant parties.

Ensure full compliance of vessel certifications with flag state and class requirements.

Plan, coordinate and execute dry dockings in line with quality standards, agreed budgets and time lines.

Supervise and evaluate activities and performance of third party contractors and vendors.

Ensure damages to be surveyed and repaired in close consultation with classification societies and the insurance department.

Optimize and implement technical (new build) standards.

Maintain daily communication with assigned vessels.

About you:

Experience in Project Management

A strong communicator (verbal and written)

Minimum 3 – 5 years in Ship Management as a Technical Superintendent orequivalent.

Team player with a collaborative approach, maintaining high standards and good work ethics.

High level of organisational and planning skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality outcomes that are accurate, complete, and timely.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfy a company pre-employment medical, drug and alcoholand site inductions.

About us
Boluda Towage is a leading provider of towage and marine services, with a global presence and a strong track record of excellence. We are proud to serve a diverse range of clients in the manufacturing, transport and logistics industries, delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and productivity. Join our team and be a part of our continued success story.

Boluda Towage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We support a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, and women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities. We do not discriminate based upon religion, age, nationality, race, gender sexual orientation, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.