Technical Superintendent

INTERSEAS SDN BHD; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERSEAS SDN BHD is seeking a Chief Engineer/Marine Engineer for offshore support operations in Malaysia. The role focuses on technical management of vessels, maintenance, and budgeting.

Candidates should hold a Polytechnic or Engineering degree with sea-going experience and at least 2 years shore-based exposure. DP vessel experience is a plus, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Polytechnic/Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Proven ability to manage vessel maintenance and repairs.
• Strong planning and budgeting capabilities.
• Experience with offshore vessels and DP operations is advantageous.
• Independent, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technical management of assigned vessels and crew.
• Plan and supervise repairs, maintenance and dry-docking.
• Control operating budget and spares inventory.
• Ensure optimal uptime and cost management for vessels.
• Review technical reports and manage breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with charterers, class and clients on technical matters.
• Attend new builds, verify drawings, and participate in sea trials.
• Review LO/FO consumption and organize trials.
• Perform tasks assigned by Technical Manager or Management.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budget management

Troubleshooting

Stand-up training

Travel readiness

Education

Polytechnic/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DP vessel experience

Job description

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An Offshore company provide general offshore support services, drilling rig, support functions and cargo transport operations to the Oil and Gas Industrial.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day technical management of assigned vessels and engine crew, in compliance with Company and Authorities' rules and regulations, for best performance
• Preparation and supervision of vessels repair, maintenance and dry-docking
• Planning and control of vessels’ operating budget and spares inventory
• Effective cost management for maintenance expenses
• Ensuring that up time is keep at the most optimal level for all vessels
• Review and analyse technical reports for managing breakdown and preventive maintenance
• Liaise with charterer, class and clients on technical related matters.
• Attend and take delivery of the new build vessels. Review and verify engineering design/drawing, technical specification and documentation are met. Commissioning vessel’s equipment and attend the sea trials.
• Review vessel’s LO & FO consumption.
• Organize and attend to vessels annual, DP and FMEA trials.
• Any other tasks assigned by Technical Manager or Management.

Requirements:

• Posses Polytechnic/Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Possess relevant sea-going work experience as Chief Engineer/Marine Engineer with minimum class 2 certification or equivalent with in experience in AHTS, Offshore Supply/Offshore tug vessels. Those with DP vessel experience will be highly advantageous.
• At least 2 years shore based experience
• Possess good organisational and communication skills and hands-on.
• Independent and resourceful. Able to work under pressure to meet deadline.
• Analytical and highly proactive in technical trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Able to conduct effective stand-up training for vessel crews.
• Ability to travel within short notice as required.