Technical Superintendent

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. seeks a Technical Superintendent to oversee safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of assigned vessels. You will lead day-to-day technical operations, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance while supporting vessel management teams.

Key duties include budgeting, dry-docking supervision, audits, and mentoring Chief Engineers and crew to uphold safety and performance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent maritime discipline.
• Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC is highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of sea-going experience as Chief Engineer / 1st Assistant Engineer, or 2+ years onshore as Technical Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge of class rules and international maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily vessel technical operations and maintenance.
• Plan, budget, and supervise dry-docking, major repairs, retrofits, and shipyard activities.
• Maintain full compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, MARPOL, SOLAS, and class rules.
• Prepare, monitor, and control operational budgets; review technical PO variances.
• Lead root‑cause analyses for technical failures or incidents; drive safety improvements.
• Mentor Chief Engineers and shipboard staff with technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Project management

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

AMOS

SERTICA

Danaos

Job description

Job Overview

The Technical Superintendent oversees the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of assigned vessels. This role manages day-to-day technical operations, scheduled maintenance, dry-docking projects, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence while supporting vessel management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Vessel Operations & Maintenance: Monitor daily technical performance, conduct regular vessel inspections, and manage planned maintenance systems (PMS) to ensure operational reliability.
• Dry-Docking & Repairs: Plan, budget, and supervise dry-docking, major repairs, retrofits, and emergency dry-docking operations, including shipyard management and contractor supervision.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, MARPOL, SOLAS, and relevant Classification Society rules across assigned fleet units.
• Financial Management: Prepare, monitor, and control operational budgets (OPEX) for assigned vessels; review and approve technical purchase orders and invoice variances.
• Safety & Audits: Lead root‑cause analyses for technical failures or incidents, participate in internal/external audits, and drive continuous safety improvement.
• Crew Support & Leadership: Mentor Chief Engineers and shipboard staff, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and operational instruction.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent maritime discipline.

• Certification: Chief Engineer Unlimited (STCW III/2) CoC is highly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of sea‑going experience as Chief Engineer / 1st Assistant Engineer, or 2+ years of onshore experience as a Technical Superintendent.

Skills

Strong knowledge of class rules, international maritime regulations, budgeting, project management, and Planned Maintenance Software (e.g., AMOS, SERTICA, Danaos).

Chan Chee Meng
EA 07C3069/R1110620