Technical Superintendent

Talent-Merge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to oversee the technical performance, reliability, and readiness of assigned vessels in Singapore. The role involves monitoring maintenance programs, coordinating dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and upgrades, and reviewing data to improve machinery efficiency and fuel consumption.

You will liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, class societies, authorities, and service providers, ensuring compliance with class rules and regulations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or diploma in marine engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of marine engineering experience, with sea-going or shore-based superintendent roles.
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery, maintenance systems, dry-docking, and international regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance, reliability, and readiness of assigned vessels.
• Monitor maintenance programs and ensure timely completion of activities.
• Coordinate dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and upgrades.
• Review performance data and improve machinery efficiency and fuel use.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, and providers.
• Ensure compliance with class requirements, regulations, and company procedures.
• Prepare and manage vessel budgets, controlling repair and spare parts costs.
• Evaluate defects and arrange corrective actions promptly.
• Conduct inspections and audits to assess condition and safety.
• Support investigations and risk assessments across the fleet.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Education

Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (desirable)

Job description

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.

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.