Technical Superintendent

Tap Growth ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai seeks a seasoned Marine Engineer to lead the technical performance and reliability of our vessel fleet in Singapore. You will oversee maintenance programs, dry-docking coordination, and upgrades to maximize efficiency and safety.

You will collaborate with Masters, Chief Engineers, and regulators, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvements. A degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and a valid COE are highly valued, with 5–8 years of sea-going or shore-based

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency highly desirable.
• Experience with maintenance planning and budgets is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical performance and readiness of assigned vessels.
• Monitor maintenance programs and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and upgrades.
• Review performance data and improve efficiency and reliability.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, and authorities on technical matters.
• Ensure compliance with class, regulatory, and company standards.
• Prepare and manage vessel technical budgets and parts expenditure.
• Evaluate defects and arrange corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections and audits to assess condition and safety.
• Support investigations and risk assessments across the fleet.

Skills

Vessel engineering

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency desirable

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

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.