Technical Superintendent

Maersk Tankers; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Tankers is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the safe, reliable and compliant operation of assigned vessels. You will support onboard teams, manage maintenance planning, and coordinate with Masters and engineers to uphold standards.

Your work will emphasize safety, environmental protection and cost-effective technical solutions, with responsibilities spanning dry-docking oversight, budget management, and global travel to vessels as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent; Class 1 marine Engineer Certificate is preferred.
• Min 3-5 years of shore-based experience as Technical Superintendent or sailing experience as Chief Engineer on oil/chemical and gas tankers.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, marine engineering systems, PMS and international regulations.
• Experience with dry-docking, major repairs and budget management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel internationally and attend vessels on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage vessel performance: Ensure assigned vessels remain safe, reliable, compliant and operationally ready through effective technical oversight and planned maintenance.
• Lead repairs and dry dockings: Plan and oversee repairs, upgrades and dry-docking projects, managing safety, quality, cost and schedule.
• Maintain compliance: Prepare vessels for class and statutory surveys, audits, SIRE inspections and oil-major requirements, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Strengthen reliability: Monitor machinery condition, recurring defects and equipment performance, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Control budgets: Manage vessel operating and dry-docking budgets, balancing technical requirements with cost-effective solutions.
• Support onboard teams: Work closely with Masters and Chief Engineers, conduct vessel visits and provide practical guidance on technical and maintenance matters.
• Respond to incidents: Coordinate technical support during breakdowns and emergencies, including troubleshooting, repairs, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate across functions: Partner with Marine Operations, Crewing, Procurement, HSSEQ and Commercial teams to support safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Drive improvement: Share lessons learned and contribute to fleet-wide improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency and technical standards.

Skills

Tankers operations knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent

Class 1 marine Engineer Certificate preferred

Job description

At Maersk Tankers, we are experts in owning and operating tankers and gas carriers - through the energy transition. We are a global, evolving workplace wherecommittedteams grow through opportunity, learning, and a shared pursuit for excellence.

Your opportunity to join the adventure

In Technical, you will join a team of talented and welcoming colleagues.

You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effectivetechnical management of assigned vessels. This includes ensuring compliancewith international maritime regulations, oil major requirements, and companystandards. The role supports onboard teams in maintaining vessel integrity,managing repairs and overseeing dry-docking activities, while prioritizing safety,environmental protection and operational reliability.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage vessel performance: Ensure assigned vessels remain safe, reliable, compliant and operationally ready through effective technical oversight and planned maintenance
• Lead repairs and dry dockings: Plan and oversee repairs, upgrades and dry-docking projects, managing safety, quality, cost and schedule
• Maintain compliance: Prepare vessels for class and statutory surveys, audits, SIRE inspections and oil-major requirements, ensuring timely closure of findings
• Strengthen reliability: Monitor machinery condition, recurring defects and equipment performance, driving corrective and preventive actions
• Control budgets: Manage vessel operating and dry-docking budgets, balancing technical requirements with cost-effective solutions
• Support onboard teams: Work closely with Masters and Chief Engineers, conduct vessel visits and provide practical guidance on technical and maintenance matters
• Respond to incidents: Coordinate technical support during breakdowns and emergencies, including troubleshooting, repairs, investigations and follow-up actions
• Collaborate across functions: Partner with Marine Operations, Crewing, Procurement, HSSEQ and Commercial teams to support safe and efficient vessel operations
• Drive improvement: Share lessons learned and contribute to fleet-wide improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency and technical standards

Are you part of the solution?

At Maersk Tankers, you can come as you are and be among people who will expand your horizon. As our new Technical Superintendent, we do, however, expect that you can contribute with the following:

• Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent; Class 1 marine EngineerCertificate is preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of shore-based experience as TechnicalSuperintendent or sailing experience as Chief Engineer on oil/chemical and gastankers
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, marine engineering systems, PMSand international regulations
• Experience with dry-docking, major repairs and budget management
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to travel internationally and attend vessels, sometimes onshort notice

You have technical expertise in tanker operations and have a safety andcompliance mindset. You are able to prioritiseeffectively and make informeddecisions in a dynamic environment. You have analytical skills and understandbudget and cost control. You collaborate effectively with teams and manage stakeholderswith transparency and respect.

Maersk Tankers and affiliated companies operate one of the largest tanker fleets in the world through direct ownership and commercial management solutions for shipowners. Our mission is to be experts in owning and operating tankers and gas carriers through the energy transition, building on a legacy that dates to 1928. Maersk Tankers employs approximately 300 people in Denmark, Singapore, India, UK and the U.S. and is domiciled in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Tankersis part of A.P. Moller Group owned by A.P. Moller Holding.

Additional information is available atwww.maersktankers.com