LNG Technical Superintendent

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead technical operations on LNG vessels. You will manage propulsion, LNG cargo systems, BOG and auxiliary machinery, while ensuring maintenance planning, inspections and regulatory compliance are met.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years sailing LNG carrier experience and a Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency; prior LNG vessel leadership is required and the role is based at sea with rotational duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 5–10 years of sailing experience on LNG carriers.
• Previous experience as Chief Engineer on LNG vessels or LNG Technical Superintendent.
• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations and performance of LNG vessels.
• Monitor reliability, efficiency and technical KPIs.
• Oversee propulsion, LNG cargo handling, BOG, containment and marine systems.
• Plan maintenance, drydockings and major conversion projects.
• Ensure compliance with class, IMO and flag-state requirements.
• Support inspections, investigations and incident analyses.
• Liaise with yards, manufacturers and authorities.

Skills

LNG cargo systems

Dual-fuel propulsion

BOG systems

Cargo containment

Marine machinery

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical operations and performance of assigned LNG vessels.
• Monitor machinery reliability, operational efficiency and technical KPIs.
• Oversee main propulsion systems, dual-fuel engines, LNG cargo handling systems, BOG systems, cargo containment systems, electrical and automation systems.
• Manage LNG cargo systems including cargo pumps, spray pumps, compressors, vapourisers, reliquefaction systems and sub-coolers.
• Support gas trials, cool-down, gassing-up and inerting operations.
• Ensure effective implementation of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) and condition-based maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with class, statutory and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
• Plan and manage dry dockings, repairs and major conversion projects, including specifications, budgets, tenders and project schedules.
• Manage annual technical budgets, OPEX, technical purchases, repair quotations and spare-parts requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IMO regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, IGF Code, IGC Code and ISM Code, together with class, flag-state and port-state requirements.
• Support vessel inspections, audits and statutory/class surveys.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis involving machinery failures, LNG cargo systems, gas detection alarms and technical breakdowns.
• Monitor LNG operational risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Support environmental and decarbonisation requirements including EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, EEXI and SEEMP.
• Liaise with classification societies, shipyards, equipment manufacturers, service engineers, flag administrations, charterers and terminal operators.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Chief Engineers, Second Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers.
• Support crew evaluation, selection and LNG-specific technical competency development.

Requirements

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 5–10 years of sailing experience on LNG carriers.
• Previous experience as a Chief Engineer on LNG vessels or LNG Technical Superintendent.
• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LNG cargo systems, dual-fuel propulsion, BOG systems, cargo containment and marine machinery.
• Experience in vessel technical management, dry docking, shipyard supervision and/or LNG newbuilding projects.
• Strong understanding of class, flag-state, statutory and IMO requirements.
• Good stakeholder management, communication, troubleshooting and project coordination skills.