Technical Superintendent (Bulk)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of assigned vessels in Singapore.

The role requires a degree in Marine Engineering or related maritime discipline and relevant seafaring or ship management experience. The candidate should hold a Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency or have 2+ years as a Technical Superintendent, with strong knowledge of maintenance, dry-docking, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or related maritime discipline with 3+ years onboard or shipping experience.
• Valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency with at least 2 years sailing as Chief Engineer.
• Alternative: at least 2 years as Technical Superintendent with shipowner or ship management background.
• Experience managing container vessels and/or bulk carriers.
• Strong knowledge of vessel technical operations, maintenance, dry-docking, and regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of marine regulations, classification requirements, and international standards.
• Experience in technical purchasing, budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of assigned vessels.
• Maintain understanding of Safety and Quality Management System and its implementation across vessels.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and management system requirements across vessels.
• Support development, review, and improvement of operational and technical procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement in operations, safety, reliability, and cost management.
• Monitor technical performance, maintenance status, and overall efficiency of vessels.
• Collaborate with vessel management teams to address technical and operational issues promptly.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise repairs, maintenance activities, surveys, and dry-docking projects.
• Ensure vessels remain fully certified and compliant with international conventions, flag-state and class requirements.
• Monitor budgets and operating expenditure, ensuring cost control.
• Manage technical purchasing and timely provision of spare parts and services.
• Ensure vessels are properly manned according to regulatory and company requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate technical, operational, and financial reports to owners.
• Encourage strong safety culture and environmental protection onboard.
• Provide guidance to Masters, Chief Engineers, and shipboard personnel.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, contractors, suppliers.
• Carry out vessel visits and inspections to assess conditions and follow up on outstanding matters.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering or related maritime discipline

Job description

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of assigned vessels.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s Safety and Quality Management System and ensure its effective implementation across assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel and departmental compliance with company policies, procedures, and management system requirements.
• Support the development, review, and improvement of operational and technical procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across vessel operations, safety, reliability, and cost management.
• Monitor the technical performance, operational condition, maintenance status, and overall efficiency of assigned vessels.
• Work closely with vessel management teams to address technical and operational issues promptly and effectively.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel repairs, maintenance activities, surveys, and dry-docking projects.
• Ensure all vessels remain fully certified and compliant with applicable international conventions, flag-state requirements, class rules, and industry standards.
• Monitor vessel budgets and operating expenditure, ensuring prudent financial management and effective cost control.
• Manage technical purchasing activities and ensure the timely provision of spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Ensure assigned vessels are appropriately manned in accordance with regulatory, operational, and company requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate technical, operational, and financial reports to vessel owners in accordance with the relevant ship management agreements.
• Encourage a strong safety culture while promoting environmental protection and energy-efficiency awareness onboard assigned vessels.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Masters, Chief Engineers, and other shipboard personnel.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, shipyards, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out vessel visits and inspections to assess technical conditions, verify compliance, and follow up on outstanding matters.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Marine Engineering or a related maritime discipline, with at least three years of experience onboard vessels or within the shipping industry; or
• A valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency with at least two years of sailing experience as Chief Engineer; or
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a Technical Superintendent with a shipowner or ship management company.
• Previous experience managing container vessels and/or bulk carriers is required.
• Strong knowledge of vessel technical operations, planned maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of marine regulations, classification requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Experience in technical purchasing, budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of written and spoken English.