Technical Superintendent

Executive Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime management company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Superintendent to manage Tanker vessels. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the maritime industry, preferably having served as Chief Engineer. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, monitoring vessel performance, and maintaining communications with relevant organizations. Fluency in English and effective leadership skills are essential for this role, alongside proficiency in managing operations using ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as Technical Superintendent managing Tanker vessels required.
• Prior sailing experience as Chief Engineer preferred.
• Strong technical expertise is essential.
• Good administrative and organizational skills necessary.
• Fluency in English and good writing skills are a must.
• Proficiency in computer skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality Assurance issues.
• Maintain contact with relevant maritime organizations and industry bodies.
• Oversee budget, inventory control, and vessel performance monitoring.
• Conduct routine inspections and coordinate major repairs and dry-docking.
• Prepare necessary documentation for insurance claims and certifications.
• Use Company's ERP system to keep vessel records updated.

Skills

Managing Tanker vessels

Technical knowledge

Leadership skills

Time management

Administrative skills

Planning and implementation skills

Fluent in English

Computer literacy

Tools

PHOENIX ERP System

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that company policy related to Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality Assurance (HSEQA) issues are effectively implemented and regularly monitored for its compliance in relation to operation of the fleet vessels. To advise Corporate Compliance Manager (CCM) and Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in writing any information related to the vessel or crew’s inability to comply with ESM’s environmental measures and any other marine environmental protection requirements.
• Maintain contact with Classification societies, shipyards, repair firms, industry groups, trade associations, equipment manufacturers and designers, Government bodies and other organizations that may be helpful to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• To project realistic annual operating budget for his vessel by taking view of Statutory, Flag and Port Requirements with appropriate reasoning to the owners & obtain timely approval.
• To comply with budgetary allocation for his vessel by regular monitoring and taking suitable actions to avoid negative variance.
• To monitor inventory control of stores and spares, performance of vessels, compliance with all applicable health, safety, security and pollution prevention regulations, certification status of vessels and ensure that at all times vessels are maintained in seaworthy condition and trading certificates are valid.
• To carry out routine vessel inspections, dry-docking and major repairs in coordination with principals after making the cost comparison of various yards and repairers in the most efficient manner.
• To ensure that all technical reports as required by various principals are timely dispatched.
• To monitor and timely correct all deficiencies / defects that exists in the vessels and ensure immediate corrective action are taken for any major defect in order that the vessels performance and safety is not jeopardized.
• To maintain the vessel preparedness at all times to comply with Port State Control and Oil Majors by close monitoring and review of Vessel’s conditions in line with VIQ requirements.
• Oversee that all items pertaining to health, safety, security and pollution prevention are regularly checked with the aim of achieving high standards of safe and pollution free voyages and general well-being of all on board the vessels.
• To monitor and ensure resource allocation by regular review of Work and Rest Hours of personnel on board and take suitable steps to conform compliance with Company’s Work and Rest Hours Policy.
• To verify all incoming reports from the vessels and identify areas which require immediate attention and take corrective actions
• Closely monitor performance of all vessels and ensure that all Charter Party requirements are being fulfilled. Identify reasons for deviation if any and take remedial measures.
• To prepare all necessary documentation pertaining to Hull and Machinery and P & I insurance claims for vessels under their charge and forward same to the Principals and / or the Insurance division for processing of claims.
• To carry out periodical inspection of vessels and subsequently prepare a detailed report and formulate and up-gradation plan and follow-up with the vessels.
• To prepare repair specifications and coordinate with various repair firms for effecting major repairs and Dry Docking,
• To monitor survey status and certification status of vessels and ensure surveys / inspections are arranged in time to maintain validity of all certificates.
• In order to discharge the above listed responsibilities, the Superintendent is required to use PHOENIX, Company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System designed for such purposes and keep all vessel’s records updated on the system.

We are looking for

• Individuals who are highly motivated and experienced in managing Tanker vessels as Technical Superintendent
• Individuals with prior sailing experience onboard tanker vessels as Chief Engineer will be an advantage
• Individuals with sound Technical knowledge and expertise
• Individuals with good administrative, planning and implementation skills
• Individuals with ability to demonstrate good time management, leadership and organisational skills
• Individuals must be fluent in English and possess good English writing skills
• Computer literacy is a must