Junior Technical Superintendent

U-People; LEER (OSTFRIESLAND); Vor Ort; EUR 39.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual leave

Career progression into Technical Supt

Training and professional development

Zusammenfassung

U-People in Germany seeks a Junior Technical Superintendent to assist in the technical management of several vessels. You will work closely with experienced managers, crew, suppliers, and service providers to keep the fleet in optimal condition and ready for ongoing operations.

This role offers a clear path toward an independent Technical Superintendent position, with opportunities for training and professional development within an international maritime environment.

Qualifikationen

• MBO-4 or HBO level qualification required.
• Preferred degree in Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or Shipbuilding.
• Interest in technology and maritime industry.

Aufgaben

• Support the technical management of multiple seagoing vessels.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and technical performance.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance activities.
• Maintain contact with suppliers, shipyards, and service companies.
• Request and evaluate quotations.
• Assist with budget monitoring and cost control.
• Process and review technical reports from the fleet.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and classification-related activities.
• Support dry-docking projects and technical upgrades.
• Occasionally visit vessels and shipyards domestically and internationally.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

MBO-4 or HBO diploma

Maritime/Mechanical/Naval Architecture degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Function:

As a Junior Technical Superintendent, you will support the technical management of several vessels. You will work closely with experienced technical managers, crew members, suppliers, and external service providers to ensure that the fleet remains in optimal technical condition.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to build a career in technical ship management and progress toward an independent Technical Superintendent role.

Responsibilities:

• Support the technical management of multiple seagoing vessels.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and technical performance.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance activities.
• Maintain contact with suppliers, shipyards, and service companies.
• Request and evaluate quotations.
• Assist with budget monitoring and cost control.
• Process and review technical reports from the fleet.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and classification-related activities.
• Support dry-docking projects and technical upgrades.
• Occasionally visit vessels, suppliers, and shipyards both domestically and internationally.

Requirements:

• A completed technical qualification at MBO-4 (vocational) or HBO (higher professional education) level.
• A degree in Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, or a related field is preferred.
• A strong interest in technology and the maritime industry.
• Good command of English.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.
• Already living in Germany (preferably in the Leer area) or the Netherlands (preferably in the Groningen area).

Offer:

• A challenging position within an international maritime environment.
• Intensive guidance from experienced technical professionals.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities toward a Technical Superintendent position.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A gross monthly salary of €3,500–€4,000, along with 30 days of annual leave.
• An informal working atmosphere with plenty of room for initiative and personal input.

Company:

You will join an internationally operating shipping company with a modern and growing fleet. The organization is characterized by an entrepreneurial culture, short communication lines, and a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.

Within the technical department, you will work closely with experienced superintendents, operations staff, and onboard crews. The company actively invests in innovation, fleet renewal, and further professionalization, allowing you as a Technical Superintendent to have a direct impact on fleet performance.

Are you enthusiastic and ready for this challenge for?