Technical Superintendent – GL0010

Ably Resources; France; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ably Resources is seeking an experienced professional for the management of technical and financial aspects of assigned vessels. The ideal candidate will have a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer license, a strong mechanical engineering background, and be perfectly bilingual.

This role involves ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, organizing maintenance tasks, and managing procurement processes effectively. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master Mariner and/or Chief Engineer license.
• Has a strong engineering background with a mechanical focus.
• Perfectly bilingual with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and financial aspects of vessels.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Plan and organize maintenance tasks for port calls.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master Mariner and/or Chief Engineer license

General engineering background (mechanical focus)

Tools

Word

Excel

Industrial IT (network management)

Job description

• Takes charge of the technical and financial management of the vessels assigned to them.
• Works with purchasers to identify the most suitable products and manages obsolescence issues.
• Approves purchase orders according to the vessel’s budget and priorities.
• Ensures that the crew complies with HSE rules and ISM‑related procedures.
• Port call works: plans and organizes maintenance tasks, ensures compliance with port regulations, selects suppliers and specialists.
• Dry‑docking: plans and organizes activities, drafts specifications, requests quotations, schedules equipment replacements based on obsolescence, wear, and regulatory requirements, participates in shipyard selection, supervises work, checks invoices, and initiates statutory inspections.
• Annual and Class Surveys: organizes and initiates vessel inspections, liaises with Flag State and Classification Society authorities, obtains class and statutory certificates, and monitors deadlines.
• Conducts regular vessel visits and prepares vessel inspection reports.
• Reporting: operational and technical reporting to the Technical Director; financial and accounting reporting to support services.
• Maintains a strong customer‑focused mindset, enabling them to respond effectively to various client requests.

Education / Experience:

• Master Mariner and/or Chief Engineer license.
• General engineering background with a mechanical focus.

Languages / Skills:

• Perfectly bilingual, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Rigor, organization, diplomacy, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Word/Excel and solid knowledge of industrial IT (industrial network management) and automation.