Technical Superintendent

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 134,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a senior Marine Engineer to oversee the technical performance, reliability, and operational readiness of the company's vessels.

You will monitor maintenance programs, coordinate dry-docking and repairs, review performance data, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with class and statutory requirements. The role also requires strong leadership and ability to coordinate with Masters, engineers, and service providers.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related maritime discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical performance, reliability, and operational readiness of assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel maintenance programs and ensure planned maintenance activities are completed within required timelines.
• Coordinate dry-docking, repairs, surveys, upgrades, and other major technical projects.
• Review vessel performance data and recommend measures to improve machinery efficiency, fuel consumption, and equipment reliability.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, and service providers on technical matters.
• Ensure vessels comply with applicable class requirements, statutory regulations, company procedures, and maritime industry standards.
• Prepare and manage vessel technical budgets while maintaining effective control of repair, maintenance, and spare-part expenditure.
• Evaluate technical defects and machinery issues, providing timely guidance and arranging appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct vessel inspections and technical audits to assess condition, maintenance standards, safety, and operational performance.
• Support incident investigations, technical risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives across the managed fleet.

Skills

Vessel maintenance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Job description

Job Information

Shipping/Marine

Salary Range S$12000 - S$14000

Job Description

• Oversee the technical performance, reliability, and operational readiness of assigned vessels.
  
• Monitor vessel maintenance programs and ensure planned maintenance activities are completed within required timelines.
  
• Coordinate dry-docking, repairs, surveys, upgrades, and other major technical projects.
  
• Review vessel performance data and recommend measures to improve machinery efficiency, fuel consumption, and equipment reliability.
  
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, and service providers on technical matters.
  
• Ensure vessels comply with applicable class requirements, statutory regulations, company procedures, and maritime industry standards.
  
• Prepare and manage vessel technical budgets while maintaining effective control of repair, maintenance, and spare-part expenditure.
  
• Evaluate technical defects and machinery issues, providing timely guidance and arranging appropriate corrective actions.
  
• Conduct vessel inspections and technical audits to assess condition, maintenance standards, safety, and operational performance.
  
• Support incident investigations, technical risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives across the managed fleet.
  

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related maritime discipline; a valid Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency is highly desirable.
  
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant marine engineering experience, including sea-going experience as a Chief Engineer or Second Engineer and/or shore-based superintendent experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery, planned maintenance systems, dry-docking, class and statutory requirements, and international maritime regulations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical budgets, contractors, repair projects, vessel performance, and multiple operational priorities.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, with the flexibility to travel and attend vessels when required.