Superintendent (Technical)

EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime shipping company in Singapore seeks a Superintendent Engineer to provide technical and consultancy support ensuring vessel compliance with regulations. The role requires strong negotiation and people management skills with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position. The ideal candidate will ensure operational efficiency, attend to repairs, and guide technical staff. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Superintendent in other companies or an ex-company employee with 6 months as a Chief Engineer sailing onboard.
• Minimum 5 years of Tanker experience for Tanker Fleets.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel compliance with Class / Flag State / Major Oil Company requirements.
• Attend and troubleshoot vessel repairs with technical expertise.
• Plan drydocking specifications and monitor performance.
• Coach and motivate technical team members.

Skills

Negotiation skills

People management skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate of Competency (Class I) / Chief Engineer Foreign Going

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Overall Summary

The function is to provide technical, management and consultancy expertise and support to ensure vessel fully comply with Class / Flag State / Major Oil Company requirements, attain sea worthiness for commercial deployment and to maintain our reputation as ‘Shipper of Choice’ in the industry.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Class and Flag State requirements fulfillment

• Plan & monitor requirements for Class and Flag State Survey to ensure all certificates are valid.

Maintenance and Repair

• Attend to repair(s) of vessel and troubleshoot by providing technical expertise consultancy.
• Monitor and manage Plan Maintenance Scheme (PMS) / Worklist for vessels.

Drydocking of vessel

• Plan and review drydocking requirements / specifications and costing.
• Assist in supervision of drydocking and monitor performance in terms of cost, quality and schedule.
• Evaluate the drydocking for lessons learnt and closure of invoices with Technical Executive / Specialist.

Store / spare requisition

• Evaluate store / spare requisitions and recommend for approvals by Fleet Technical Manager / Fleet Manager or Fleet General Manager / Technical Director.

Performance Management

• Monitor, review and analyze running / drydock cost, bunker, lub oil (L.O.) consumption and provide report / recommendation to Fleet Technical Manager / Fleet Manager or Fleet General Manager.
• Manage, monitor and review under-performing ships.
• NCR

Technical Expertise Consultancy

• Assist to address and verify defects as stated in NCR with special attention to MOC (where applicable) / Class / Charterer requirements.
• Propose or review draft specification for new building / conversion / alternation to vessel for compliance to Class / Statutory requirements.
• Plan and attend to routine inspection and audit of vessels and reporting.
• Sale and Purchase Inspection.
• Taking over of vessels.
• Coordinate with MSQV in approving hotwork permit and initiatives implementation onboard vessels.

People Management

• Coach and motivate Executive (Technical Services – Procurement) to perform on the job.
• Oversee the welfare and management of ship staff in partnership with Fleet Personnel Department. This includes:

• Briefing and debriefing of Masters, Chief Engineers and other senior officers.
• Conducting performance appraisals of Masters, Chief Engineers and other senior officers.

• Lead, develop and coach assigned Senior Officers on all matters (safety, technical, cost leadership).

Any other duties as assigned by Superiors.

Qualification / Experience

• Certificate of Competency (Class I) / Chief Engineer Foreign Going
• Min 2 years’ experience as Superintendent in other companies OR
• An ex-company employee with minimum 6 months as a Chief Engineer sailing onboard company vessel
• Minimum 5 Years of Tanker experience is mandatory for Tanker Fleets.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good people management skills. Past experience in staff reviews and monitoring of KPIs is required.
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Independent and resourceful,
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadline.