Technical Superintendent

Rederiet M.H. Simonsen; Region Syddanmark; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Rederiet M.H. Simonsen ApS invites an experienced Technical Superintendent to join the shore-based team in Svendborg. You will oversee technical operation, maintenance, and inspection of a fleet of 9 tankers trading in vegetable oils, with close collaboration to the shore team.

The role requires enforcing PMS-driven maintenance, budget oversight, vendor liaison, and incident investigations, while ensuring ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS and ISO 14001 standards across operations.

Qualifications

• Seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on tankers preferred.
• Solid knowledge of ship inspections, dry-docking and repair processes.
• Budget planning and financial acumen.
• Administrative skills; experience from a similar shore-based position is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken — Danish is not required.
• Structured, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and follow up on ship inspections, repairs and dry-dockings.
• Monitor and maintain the technical condition of assigned vessels.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution in accordance with PMS.
• Prepare and manage technical budgets; track expenditure and cost deviations.
• Liaise with shipyards, suppliers and class societies.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Participate in emergency response and incident investigations.

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

Budget planning

Administrative skills

English proficiency

Structured mindset

Job description

Rederiet M.H. Simonsen ApS is looking for an experienced and proactive Technical Superintendent to join our shore-based team in Svendborg. You will be part of the team responsible for the technical operation, maintenance, and inspection of our fleet of 9 tankers engaged in vegetable-oil trading.

Location

This position is based at our office in Svendborg, Denmark. We are looking for candidates who either already live in the Svendborg area or who are willing to relocate. The nature of the role requires close collaboration with our shore-based team, and regular presence at the office is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and follow up on ship inspections, repairs and dry-dockings
• Monitor and maintain the technical condition of assigned vessels
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution in accordance with PMS
• Prepare and manage technical budgets; track expenditure and cost deviations
• Liaise with shipyards, suppliers and class societies
• Ensure compliance with ISM, MARPOL, SOLAS and ISO 14001 requirements
• Participate in emergency response and incident investigations

Qualifications

• Seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on tankers preferred
• Solid knowledge of ship inspections, dry-docking and repair processes
• Budget planning and financial acumen
• Administrative skills; experience from a similar shore-based position is an advantage
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken — Danish is not required
• Structured, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset

We of fer

• A key position in a family-owned shipping company with a flat structure
• An international team welcoming candidates of all nationalities
• A diverse fleet and international trading area
• Professional development and a collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and conditions

We’re a 95-year-old family-owned tanker company and we need someone who actually enjoys getting their hands dirty with dry-dockings, PMS, and shipyard negotiations — not just managing spreadsheets from afar