LNG Vessel Tech Superintendent: Ops & Compliance

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

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.