Technical Superintendent

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD. seeks a seasoned Marine Engineering Superintendent to oversee technical performance, reliability, and readiness of a fleet of vessels. You will coordinate dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and upgrades, guiding budgets and vendor management to ensure safety and compliance.

You will liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, and class societies, review performance data, and drive continuous improvement across operations while traveling to vessels when required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma not specified in the vacancy notes.
• 5-8 years of marine engineering experience and leadership responsibilities implied.

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.

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.

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.


• Support incident investigations, technical risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives across the managed fleet.

Clarence Khoh

R1552376