Technical Superintendent

United Offshore Support GmbH; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore support company in Aberdeen is seeking a Technical Superintendent responsible for ensuring safe and efficient vessel operations. The role includes managing maintenance and repairs, adhering to safety standards, and providing technical support to crews. Candidates must have a degree in Marine Engineering and a Chief Engineer license, along with relevant experience in a senior technical position. This position also offers flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Gym membership

Team events

Bike-leasing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shore-based technical superintendent experience.
• Solid understanding of ISM, Class, and Flag requirements.
• Experience in dry-dock planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and operational standards across vessels.
• Manage vessel maintenance and repair programs.
• Ensure compliance with Class and Flag requirements.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture

Nautical Science

Vessel Systems Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering or related field

Chief Engineer license

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are actively looking for a Technical Superintendent to join our Team!

Technical Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned vessels, in line with all regulatory requirements and client expectations. This includes overseeing technical support, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, and providing operational guidance and assistance to vessel crews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest safety, environmental and operational standards across nominated vessels.
• Deliver optimal vessel performance and reliability with minimal downtime.
• Ensure that nominated vessels are managed and maintained in line with Class, Flag and Company requirements.
• Manage the vessel maintenance and repair programs including dry-dock planning.
• Maintain CMMS accuracy and ensure accuracy in reporting for assigned vessels.
• Deliver technical support and root cause analysis for defects and breakdowns.
• Demonstrates active safety leadership promoting safe operations across nominated vessels.
• Robust adherence to the Business Management System ensuring all assigned vessels are managed in line with the procedures detailed.
• In conjunction with the Operational Excellence department, coordinate with Class and Flag to ensure survey and inspection are completed in line with required frequencies.
• Undertake vessel visits to meet with the crews and undertake detailed technical and maintenance system audits, reporting on the condition of the vessel and compliance against the UOS standards.
• Undertake and support with the planning and supervision of vessel dry-dockings and repair periods as necessary.
• Maintain a close relationship with the management team onboard the assigned vessels, ensuring they are motivated and aligned with Company goals.
• Support the General Manager – Fleet in ensuring that assigned vessel OPEX budgets are closely monitored and diligently managed.
• Ensure that all technical failures are thoroughly investigated and the root causes clearly understood to enable lessons learned to be implemented and shared with the wider fleet.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate spare parts inventories to assigned vessels, ensuring the vessel has suitable and sufficient spares available for uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nautical Science
• Chief Engineer license.
• Seagoing experience in a senior technical position on offshore support vessels.
• 3+ years of shore-based technical superintendent experience
• Strong knowledge of vessel systems, maintenance, and repair procedures
• Solid understanding of ISM, Class, and Flag requirements
• Experience in dry-dock planning and execution
• Strong organizational and budget management skills
• Proficiency with CMMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Our Commitment

• Flexible working hours and home office options.
• A long-term perspective and career development opportunities.
• Employee Benefits, e.g. welfare initiatives, gym membership, team events, bike-leasing and others.
• Working in an international team

Are you ready for a new challenge in an interesting, dynamic and global environment?

If so, you have found the right place to apply with!

Become part of UOS.

*Kindly notice due to the high number of applications only candidates selected to participate on recruiting process next steps will be contacted. Apologies for any inconvenience.