Technical Superintendent: Tanker Operations & Maintenance Leader

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

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.