Technical Superintendent

Maersk Tankers A/S; Nordhavn; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Tankers A/S is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient and cost‑effective technical management of assigned vessels. You will ensure compliance with international regulations, oil major requirements and company standards, while supporting onboard teams and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include planning repairs and dry-dockings, preparing for class surveys and audits, monitoring machinery, and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent; Class 1 marine Engineer Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 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, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe, efficient technical management of assigned vessels with compliance to regulations and standards.
• Plan and oversee repairs, upgrades, and dry-docking projects, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Prepare vessels for class surveys, audits, and oil-major requirements with timely closure of findings.
• Monitor machinery condition and drive corrective actions for reliability.
• Control vessel operating and dry-docking budgets, balancing technical needs with cost efficiency.
• Support onboard teams by providing technical guidance and visiting vessels.
• Coordinate technical support during breakdowns, investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with Marine Operations, Crewing, Procurement, HSSEQ and Commercial teams.
• Share lessons learned to drive fleet-wide improvements in safety and reliability.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Tanker Operations

Budget Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering

Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate (preferred)

Tools

PMS

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