Technical Superintendent

Nereus Subsea Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nereus Subsea Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Fleet & Technical Manager to oversee all vessels, machinery and support equipment.

The role ensures vessel readiness, compliance with MPA and flag-state regulations, and cost-effective operations through hands-on maintenance, defect control and crew coordination. You will manage PMS, certifications, and records, coordinate upgrades, monitor fuel and expenses, and provide practical engineering support to keep vessels safe and deployed.

Responsibilities

• Fleet & Technical Management: Oversee all boats, engines, generators, compressors, hydraulics, electrical systems, machinery and diving-support equipment.
• Maintenance & Defect Control: Implement and maintain PMS, daily maintenance checks, defect registers, service schedules and timely rectification of defects.
• Statutory & Certification: Monitor vessel certificates, licenses, inspections, renewals and technical documentation in accordance with applicable Singapore MPA requirements, flag-state regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Boat Crew Management: Coordinate recruitment, deployment, manpower requirements and performance of boat crew.
• Fuel & Cost Control: Monitor fuel consumption, vessel utilization, maintenance expenditure and operating costs.
• Procurement & Inventory: Manage technical spares, consumables, inventory and ROB controls.
• Workshop & Technical Support: Maintain shore workshops, tools and equipment and provide hands-on technical troubleshooting.
• Safety & Readiness: Ensure maintenance and technical activities follow applicable safety procedures and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Coordination & Reporting: Work with operations managers, boat Masters, procurement and HR and keep stakeholders informed of readiness, defects and costs.

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible and accountable for the technical condition, maintenance, statutory readiness and operational reliability of all company boats, machinery and supporting equipment. The role requires a hands‑on professional who can manage vessel maintenance, crew coordination, technical compliance, fuel efficiency and cost control while ensuring vessels remain safe and ready for deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet & Technical Management : Oversee all boats, engines, generators, compressors, hydraulics, electrical systems, machinery and diving-support equipment. Ensure vessel readiness, coordinate upgrades and repairs, and minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Maintenance & Defect Control: Implement and maintain PMS, daily maintenance checks, defect registers, service schedules and timely rectification of defects. Maintain accurate technical records and ensure vessels are ready for MPA spot checks and inspections.
• Statutory & Certification: Monitor vessel certificates, licenses, inspections, renewals and technical documentation in accordance with applicable Singapore MPA requirements, flag-state regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Boat Crew Management: Coordinate recruitment, deployment, manpower requirements and performance of boat crew. Monitor applicable qualifications, medical fitness, licenses, training, ICA and work-pass requirements in coordination with HR.
• Fuel & Cost Control: Monitor fuel consumption, vessel utilization, maintenance expenditure and operating costs. Identify and implement practical savings, reduce wastage and improve vessel deployment efficiency in coordination with Operations.
• Procurement & Inventory: Manage technical spares, consumables, inventory and ROB controls. Raise timely purchase requests, monitor stock levels and costs, and maintain accurate records through PMS, ERP and other company systems.
• Workshop & Technical Support: Maintain shore workshops, tools and equipment. Provide hands‑on technical troubleshooting and support for boats, engines, generators, compressors and other mechanical or electrical systems.
• Safety & Readiness: Ensure maintenance and technical activities follow applicable safety procedures. Identify and escalation risks, rectify deficiencies and maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records.
• Coordination & Reporting: Work closely with operations managers, boat Masters, boat crews, procurement and HR. Keep Operations Managers informed of vessel readiness, defects, delays, manpower requirements, expenditure and critical issues, ensuring timely action and continuity of operations.