Technical Superintendent - Tanker Operations & Reliability

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

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.