LNG Technical Superintendent

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced LNG Chief Engineer / LNG Technical Superintendent to oversee day-to-day technical operations on LNG carriers.

You will monitor propulsion, BOG systems, cargo containment and all electrical/automation subsystems, while ensuring adherence to class, flag-state and IMO requirements. The role requires 5–10 years sailing experience on LNG carriers, with a strong track record in dry-docking, vessel maintenance planning and incident investigations.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations and performance of LNG vessels.
• Monitor machinery reliability, operational efficiency and technical KPIs.
• Oversee propulsion, LNG cargo handling, BOG, containment and marine systems.
• Manage LNG cargo systems including pumps, reliquefaction, vapourisers and sub-coolers.
• Support gas trials, cool-down, gassing-up and inerting operations.
• Implement Planned Maintenance Systems and condition-based maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with class, statutory and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
• Plan dry dockings, repairs and major conversion projects with budgets and schedules.
• Manage annual technical budgets, OPEX, purchases and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with IMO regulations and related codes and requirements.
• Support vessel inspections, audits and surveys.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor operational risks and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support environmental and decarbonisation requirements including EU ETS and related schemes.
• Liaise with classification societies, shipyards, manufacturers, flag administrations and charterers.
• Provide technical guidance to Chief Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers.
• Support crew evaluation and LNG-specific technical competency development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Naval Architecture degree

Chief Engineer Certificate

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.