Technical Superintendent ( Containers)

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Marine Engineer/Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management and operational performance of container vessels. You will monitor maintenance, coordinate dry-docking, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with international and class regulations.

The role requires 5+ years in marine engineering or vessel management, with strong leadership and troubleshooting abilities. Travel for inspections and maintenance may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marine engineering or technical vessel management.
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery, PMS, dry-docking operations, and regulations.
• Experience overseeing budgets, repair projects, and contractor performance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management and operational performance of assigned container vessels.
• Monitor vessel maintenance programmes and equipment performance to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate dry-docking, repairs and major maintenance within budgets.
• Evaluate vessel technical conditions through inspections and performance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations, class and flag state requirements.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, shipyards, and service providers on technical matters.
• Develop and manage vessel maintenance budgets, repair expenditures and spare parts procurement.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting to onboard teams.
• Analyse vessel performance data and fuel consumption to identify improvements.
• Facilitate investigations, audits and continuous improvement for fleet safety and efficiency.

Skills

Vessel maintenance

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

Marine Engineering degree or Diploma

COC 1 (Marine Engineer)

Job description

Job Information

Shipping/Marine

Salary Range S$12,500-$13,500

Job Description

• Oversee the technical management and operational performance of assigned container vessels, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable fleet operations.
  
• Monitor vessel maintenance programmes and equipment performance to maintain optimal operational readiness and minimise downtime.
  
• Coordinate dry-docking, vessel repairs, and major maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion within approved budgets.
  
• Evaluate vessel technical conditions through regular inspections, performance assessments, and follow-up on corrective actions.
  
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, classification society requirements, flag state regulations, and company safety standards.
  
• Liaise with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, shipyards, classification societies, and external service providers on technical and operational matters.
  
• Develop and manage vessel maintenance budgets, repair expenditures, and spare parts procurement to achieve cost-effective operations.
  
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to onboard engineering teams to resolve machinery defects and operational issues.
  
• Analyse vessel performance data, machinery reliability, and fuel consumption to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
  
• Facilitate incident investigations, technical audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Maritime Stidies or Mechanical Engineering discipline, also need to possess a valid Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency Class 1 (COC 1).
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marine engineering or technical vessel management, with relevant experience handling container vessels as a Chief Engineer or Technical Superintendent.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of container vessel machinery, propulsion systems, planned maintenance systems (PMS), dry-docking operations, and applicable class, statutory, and international maritime regulations.
  
• Proven ability to oversee vessel maintenance, technical budgets, repair projects, contractor performance, and vessel operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vessels independently and travel for vessel inspections, dry-docking, and technical assignments when required.