Training Superintendent

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A maritime training organization based in Tamil Nadu is looking for a professional to create and deliver comprehensive training programs for marine engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer on Electronic Engines and be responsible for mentoring junior engineers while ensuring safety compliance and regulatory standards. This role emphasizes hands-on training, competency assessments, and continuous development in engine technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer on Electronic Engines.
• Competency in ME engine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver comprehensive ME engine training programs.
• Provide hands-on training and workshops for engineers.
• Conduct competency assessments and provide feedback.

Skills

Technical training delivery

ME engine operation

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Job description

• Create, design, and deliver comprehensive training programs for ME engines and other maritime engineering disciplines.
• Ensure that training modules satisfy industry requirements and are focused on practical aspects of ME engine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Regularly update training information to reflect the most recent improvements in engine technology, regulatory regulations, and best practices.

Technical Training Delivery:

• Provide in-house and afloat training for marine engineers.
• Concentrating on ME engine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide hands‑on training and workshops to ensure engineers understand engine automation systems and electronic control units (OECUs).
• Assess engineers' technical knowledge and practical skills during training sessions and onboard visits.

Assessment and Competency Evaluation:

• Conduct frequent competency exams on shipboard engineers, especially Chief Engineers and Second Engineers, to ensure they can operate ME engines safely and effectively.
• Develop and implement technical tests, simulations, and performance assessments to assess engineers' knowledge of ME engine systems.
• Provide constructive feedback to engineers and establish individual growth plans to close any knowledge or skill gaps.

Crew Development and Support:

• Help the engineering staff progress their careers by offering advice on advanced technical skills and certification needs.
• Assist in the development of career paths for shipboard engineers, ensuring that they have prospects for advancement within the organisation.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, creating a learning environment that emphasises technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.

ME Engine Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide shipboard engineers with technical support and experience on ME engine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Help diagnose and resolve technical difficulties including engine automation, fuel injection systems, and engine control units (OECUs).
• Work with the Technical Department and equipment manufacturers to resolve any complex technical issues in a timely manner.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• Make sure that training programs are in conformity with the manufacturer's operational requirements for ME engines as well as international maritime standards such as SOLAS and MARPOL.
• Encourage best practices and safety understanding about engine maintenance and operation, especially when it comes to emergency protocols involving ME engine breakdowns.
• Make sure engineers are knowledgeable with safety equipment and procedures, such as emergency shutdown processes for electronically controlled engines and engine room safety measures.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Keep thorough records of every training activity, including attendance, training results, and competency evaluations.
• Write thorough reports on the engineering crew's proficiency levels and advise management on areas that require more training or growth.
• Make certain that the crew has access to the most recent versions of any training materials, manuals, and resources.

Qualifications:

Have sailed as Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer in Electronic Engine