Technical Superintendent

Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Technical Superintendent to uphold Class/Flag compliance and drive the technical performance of a modern fleet.

You will lead maintenance planning, drydocking oversight, and procurement decisions while guiding vessel engineers and masters. The role requires solid tanker experience, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex technical costs under pressure.

Qualifications

• Possess a Certificate of Competency (Class I) or equivalent Chief Engineer qualification.
• Minimum 2 years as a superintendent or 6 months as Chief Engineer on company vessels.
• At least 5 years tanker experience for tanker fleets.
• Strong negotiation and cost-management capabilities.
• Proven people-management experience with KPI monitoring and performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor Class and Flag State survey requirements to ensure vessel certificates remain valid.
• Manage the planned maintenance scheme and provide technical consultancy for repairs and troubleshooting.
• Oversee the entire drydocking process from initial specification and costing to on-site supervision.
• Evaluate and approve store and spare part requisitions to optimize fleet supply chains.
• Monitor vessel performance data including drydock costs, bunker usage and lubricant oil consumption.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Manage non-conformance reports and address defects per Class and charterer requirements.
• Coach and mentor technical procurement staff and senior Ship Officers including masters and Chief Engineers.
• Assist with technical specifications for new buildings, vessel conversions, and sale and purchase inspections.

Skills

Negotiation skills

People management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Certificate of Competency (Class I)

Chief Engineer Foreign Going

Job description

Are you a seasoned maritime professional looking to make a significant impact on fleet performance and sea worthiness? We are seeking a Technical Superintendent to provide the critical expertise needed to keep our vessels compliant with Class, Flag State, and major oil company requirements. In this role, you will be the backbone of our technical operations, ensuring we maintain our hard-earned reputation as the shipper of choice. Join us and take the helm of technical management for a modern, high-performing fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor Class and Flag State survey requirements to ensure all vessel certificates remain valid.
• Manage the planned maintenance scheme and provide technical consultancy for vessel repairs and troubleshooting.
• Oversee the entire drydocking process from initial specification and costing to on-site supervision.
• Evaluate and recommend approvals for store and spare part requisitions to optimize fleet supply chains.
• Monitor and analyze vessel performance data including drydock costs, bunker usage, and lubricant oil consumption.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of vessels to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage non-conformance reports and address defects in line with Class and charterer requirements.
• Coach and mentor technical procurement staff and senior Ship Officers including masters and Chief Engineers.
• Assist with technical specifications for new buildings, vessel conversions, and sale and purchase inspections.

Requirements

• Possess a Certificate of Competency (Class I) / Chief Engineer Foreign Going.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a superintendent or 6 months as a Chief Engineer on company vessels.
• At least 5 years of tanker experience is mandatory for positions within our tanker fleets.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex technical costs.
• Strong people management skills with experience in conducting performance appraisals and monitoring KPIs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with an independent and resourceful mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict operational deadlines.

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