Technical Superintendent

MAERSK TANKERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major maritime company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Superintendent to manage the technical aspects of vessels. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with international regulations, managing repairs and dry-docking, and supporting operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Marine Engineering, have strong leadership and analytical skills, and a minimum of 3–5 years in a similar role. This position requires the ability to travel internationally and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of shore-based experience as Technical Superintendent or sailing experience as Chief Engineer on oil/chemical and gas tankers.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, marine engineering systems, PMS and international regulations.
• Experience with dry docking, major repairs and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage vessel technical management.
• Oversee repairs and dry-docking activities.
• Ensure regulatory and industry compliance.
• Control budgeting and cost management.
• Provide emergency response and crew support.
• Offer operational support.

Skills

Budgets

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Technical Operations

Vetting

Ships

Technical Management

Transparency

Tanker

Marine Engineering

Compliance

Audits

Tanker Operations

Cost Control

Sailing

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent

Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate

Job description

As a Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective technical management of assigned vessels. This includes ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations, oil major requirements, and company standards. The role supports onboard teams in maintaining vessel integrity, managing repairs, and overseeing dry‑docking activities, while prioritizing safety, environmental protection, and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Vessel technical management
• Repairs and dry‑docking
• Regulatory and industry compliance
• Budgeting and cost control
• Emergency response and crew support
• Operational support

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent; Class 1 marine Engineer Certificate is preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of shore‑based experience as Technical Superintendent or sailing experience as Chief Engineer on oil/chemical and gas tankers
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, marine engineering systems, PMS and international regulations
• Experience with dry‑docking, major repairs and budget management
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills
• Ability to travel internationally and attend vessels, sometimes on short notice

You have technical expertise in tanker operations and have a safety and compliance mindset. You can work under pressure and make informed decisions even in dynamic situations. You have analytical skills and understand budget and cost control. You collaborate effectively with teams and manage stakeholders with transparency and respect.

Skills

• Budgets
• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Operations
• Vetting
• Ships
• Technical Management
• Transparency
• Tanker
• Marine Engineering
• Compliance
• Audits
• Tanker Operations
• Cost Control
• Sailing