LNG Technical Superintendent: Vessel Performance & Projects

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced LNG Technical Superintendent to manage the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of LNG carriers and bunkering vessels. The role focuses on vessel performance, LNG cargo systems, maintenance, regulatory compliance, dry-docking and technical budgets.

The successful candidate will support LNG newbuilding projects, commissioning, vessel delivery, and post-delivery warranty matters, while leading engineering teams and coordinating with yards,

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Chief Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency would be highly advantageous.
• 5–10 years seagoing LNG carrier experience.
• Experience as LNG Chief Engineer or LNG Technical Superintendent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LNG cargo systems, boil-off gas management, reliquefaction, and dual-fuel propulsion.
• Experience with dry-docking, budgets and major repairs.
• LNG newbuilding, commissioning or vessel delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of class, flag, statutory and environmental requirements.
• Strong leadership, technical problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to travel and attend vessels or shipyards when required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily technical performance and operational readiness of LNG vessels.
• Monitor propulsion, machinery, electrical, automation and auxiliary systems.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of LNG cargo-containment and handling systems.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to shipboard teams.
• Ensure the effective implementation of planned and condition-based maintenance programmes.
• Plan and manage dry-dockings, major repairs, retrofits and technical projects.
• Prepare and control technical budgets, repair costs and vessel operating expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with class, flag, IMO and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate statutory surveys, audits, inspections and the closure of technical findings.
• Investigate machinery failures and LNG-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor fuel efficiency, emissions and environmental performance.
• Manage relationships with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, service providers and classification societies.
• Support the selection, training and development of senior engineering personnel.
• Represent the shipowner during LNG newbuilding projects, including design reviews, construction supervision and commissioning.
• Coordinate acceptance tests, sea trials, vessel delivery and post-delivery warranty claims.
• Provide management with regular reports on vessel performance, budgets, risks and project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced LNG Technical Superintendent to manage the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of LNG carriers and bunkering vessels. The role focuses on vessel performance, LNG cargo systems, maintenance, regulatory compliance, dry-docking and technical budgets.

The successful candidate will support LNG newbuilding projects, commissioning, vessel delivery, and post-delivery warranty matters, while leading engineering teams and coordinating with yards,