Electrical Superintendent

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime consultancy seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent responsible for overseeing electrical and electronic repairs and installations on vessels. Key duties include managing repair budgets, conducting inspections, and training marine engineers. A diploma in electrical engineering and significant experience in the maritime sector are required. The role involves both travel and remote troubleshooting. This position offers flexibility in work location, with tasks performed onboard and from home.

Qualifications

• 60 months+ experience as an electrotechnical or electrical officer.
• Strong familiarity with electrical and technical equipment on board ships.
• Ability to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and electronic components of major repairs.
• Establish and manage repair budgets.
• Conduct onboard inspections for compliance.

Skills

Electrical and electronic engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Diploma or degree in electrical and electronic engineering

Job description

About the job Electrical Superintendent (Consultant)

Key Responsibilities:

• In charge of all electrical and electronic components of major repairs, new equipment installs, and drydocking.
• Create and put into action plans to improve the electrical and electronic equipment on LPG vessels in terms of both performance and condition.
• Establish and oversee repair budgets. Plan, carry out, and oversee repair projects in conjunction with ship managers to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.
• Verify compliance with client and legal requirements by conducting onboard inspections and creating repair specifications.
• Oversee and assist with the installation, maintenance, and upgrading of electrical and electronic automation systems.
• Provide summaries and technical information related to repair initiatives.

Ships Under Operation:

• Visit and help vessels that require repairs or electrical support.
• Marine engineers and electrical officers are evaluated and trained onboard.

Processes and System Efficiency:

• Standardise job progress monitoring, quote comparison, repair specifications, and billing. Examine finished projects to make ongoing improvements.
• Create and put into place methods and procedures for electrical and electronic equipment's technical and safety elements.

Recruitment and Training:

• Provide training materials on electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for engineers.
• Take part in crew seminars to improve output.
• Conduct interviews for the roles of Assistant ETO and Electro Technical Officer (ETO).
• Examine the ETO trainee recruitment and training initiatives.

Work from Home Period:

• Examine and evaluate electrical maintenance tasks, onboard repair projects, mishaps, and problems to determine the underlying reasons and create long-term asset management plans.
• Remote troubleshooting for electrical and electronic defects is provided to operational vessels.

Place of Work

• Working from home and performing onboard support, maintenance, and projects while at sea, as well as shipyard repairs.

Job Requirements:

• Electrical and electronic engineering diploma or degree.
• 60 months or more of experience required as an electrotechnical or electrical officer.
• Strong familiarity with the electrical and technical equipment on board ships.
• The capacity to travel on short notice and lead a round-the-clock on-call lifestyle
• Outstanding organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Self-reliant, results-oriented, creative, and very team-oriented.
• Empathy and the capacity to collaborate well with people of different nationalities.