Technical Superintendent (Gas)

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

Job summary

Tap Growth ai seeks a seasoned Marine Engineer to oversee the technical condition and seaworthiness of gas carrier vessels under management. You will ensure compliance with class society and MARPOL requirements while coordinating dry docking, repair works, and maintenance schedules.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, at least 5 years of gas carrier experience, and strong leadership with negotiation and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years gas carrier experience.
• Knowledge of AMOS/ShipManager and ISM/ISPS/MARPOL.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel seaworthiness and compliance with class and statutory requirements.
• Plan dry docking, repair works and maintenance to minimise vessel downtime.
• Monitor vessel performance and fuel consumption via onboard systems.
• Approve technical budgets, expenditures and purchase requisitions.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag state authorities and port state control.
• Conduct scheduled ship visits and inspections with focus on cargo containment and gas handling systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations into technical incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Build relationships with shipyards, suppliers and technical service providers.
• Enhance the Safety Management System per ISM Code with focus on gas carrier risks.
• Guide crew and superintendents on equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures.

Skills

Gas carrier experience

Maintenance systems AMOS

ISM/ISPS/MARPOL knowledge

People management

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Marine engineering / Naval Architecture

Tools

AMOS

ShipManager

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for the technical condition and seaworthiness of assigned gas carrier vessels, in line with class society and statutory requirements
• Organise dry docking, repair works, and maintenance schedules to reduce vessel downtime
• Track vessel performance and fuel consumption through onboard systems and AMOS or equivalent planned maintenance software
• Approve technical budgets, expenditures, and purchase requisitions for vessels under management
• Liaise closely with classification societies, flag state authorities, and port state control to keep vessel certification valid
• Conduct scheduled ship visits and inspections, with particular attention to cargo containment, reliquefaction, and gas handling systems
• Direct root cause investigations into technical incidents and machinery failures, and put corrective measures in place
• Build and sustain relationships with shipyards, spare parts suppliers, and technical service providers to secure quality and value for money
• Enhance the Safety Management System in line with the ISM Code, with focus on gas carrier specific risks such as cargo containment integrity and hazardous cargo handling
• Guide ship's crew and fellow superintendents on equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures for cargo, ballast, and gas systems

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of gas carrier experience, either at sea or in a technical superintendent capacity
• Sound working knowledge of maintenance systems such as AMOS or ShipManager, along with familiarity with ISM, ISPS, and MARPOL requirements
• Strong people management, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully, with the capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines