Assistant Vessel Superintendents

TechnipFMC plc; Westhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc is seeking an Assistant Vessel Superintendent to support the Vessel Technical Superintendent in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. You will help manage the vessel's plant and machinery, oversee spare parts procurement, and maintain inventory across onshore operations.

You will ensure maintenance tasks follow the MSI process, assist with budget and reports, and uphold ISO 9001 and ISM standards while coordinating with classification societies and flag states as required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in engineering or project management.
• STCW Marine Engineer qualification.
• Experience in marine vessel maintenance and project management.
• Background in hands-on/offshore or office engineering roles.
• Ability to deliver under pressure with high standards.
• Knowledge of HSES requirements and ISM/ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience liaising with classification societies and flag states.

Responsibilities

• Assists the vessel superintendent for the provision of daily support to the vessels and assist in ensuring timely procurement of spares, maintenance of vessel inventory and maintain an overview of all critical spares for the vessels
• All maintenance tasks within the planned maintenance system do not exceed their due date - compliance with the MSI process
• Office/site administrative support, including technical specifications, budget control, report writing
• Review compliance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 and International Safety Management Code (ISM)
• Review condition monitoring reports and ensure alarms and warnings are acted upon. Review follow up actions with vessel staff and technical superintendent
• Liaise (as appropriate) with classification societies and flag states to maintain compliance to the latest rules and regulations. Ensure class surveys are undertaken before due date
• The hull / structure, tanks, all plant and machinery, permanently installed, on the vessel are maintained and fit for purpose. Assist with completing the vessel condition assessment report annually
• That the rules laid down by class rules for safety, environmental protection and the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM) are strictly adhered to and verified during site visits and captured in vessel visit reports
• Shall ensure that items of a technical nature captured in the vessel assurance are reviewed / considered and action taken if necessary
• Assist to ensure the planned maintenance routines are updated to accommodate new, modified or maintained equipment
• Provide technical, contractual and commercial advice to other inter department teams
• Comply with the Business Management System (BMS)
• Advise the technical superintendent of foreseeable contractual, commercial and technical problems that may arise
• Perform additional tasks as requested / instructed by the vessel technical superintendent / senior manager marine

Skills

STCW Marine Engineer

Hands-on/offshore

Vessel management

Project management

Engineering background

Resilience under pressure

HSES compliance

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Job description

Assistant Vessel Superintendents

Location:

Aberdeenshire, SCT, GB, AB32 6TQ

Employment type: Employee Place of work: Office Offshore/Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration - and we want you to be part of it. You'll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

To assist the Vessel Technical Superintendent in his/her responsibility to the Asset Manager for the safe and cost-effective management of the vessel's plant and machinery. In addition he/she will undertake specific projects in their own right. Undertake other duties as required by the Vessel Technical Superintendent.

Job Description

Assists the vessel superintendent for the provision of daily support to the vessels and assist in ensuring timely procurement of spares, maintenance of vessel inventory and maintain an overview of all critical spares for the vessels

All maintenance tasks within the planned maintenance system do not exceed their due date - compliance with the MSI process

Office/site administrative support, including technical specifications, budget control, report writing

Review compliance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 and International Safety Management Code (ISM)

Review condition monitoring reports and ensure alarms and warnings are acted upon. Review follow up actions with vessel staff and technical superintendent

Liaise (as appropriate) with classification societies and flag states to maintain compliance to the latest rules and regulations. Ensure class surveys are undertaken before due date

The hull / structure, tanks, all plant and machinery, permanently installed, on the vessel are maintained and fit for purpose. Assist with completing the vessel condition assessment report annually

That the rules laid down by class rules for safety, environmental protection and the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM) are strictly adhered to and verified during site visits and captured in vessel visit reports

Shall ensure that items of a technical nature captured in the vessel assurance are reviewed / considered and action taken if necessary

Assist to ensure the planned maintenance routines are updated to accommodate new, modified or maintained equipment

Provide technical, contractual and commercial advice to other inter department teams

Comply with the Business Management System (BMS)

Advise the technical superintendent of foreseeable contractual, commercial and technical problems that may arise

Perform additional tasks as requested / instructed by the vessel technical superintendent / senior manager marine

You are meant for this job if:

• HNC / HND or degree qualified in a relevant engineering or project management discipline
• Proven background of one's own specific discipline
• The ability to react and continue to deliver results at a high standard when under pressure
• Marine related previous employment in either a practical 'hands on / site role' or an office-based engineering role
• STCW Marine Engineer qualification
• A dynamic self-motivated individual who can lead or participate in a strong technical project management team
• Maintain behaviour in compliance with HSES requirements
• Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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Date posted: Oct 23, 2026 Requisition number: 20136