Technical Superintendent (Landing Craft)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to take full technical responsibility for a small fleet of landing craft operating across the Far East.

The role oversees maintenance, surveys, dry-dockings, budgets, and projects, acting as the main technical link between vessels and shore management. It requires frequent vessel visits, hands-on leadership and readiness to travel regionally, with a focus on safety and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 (STCW) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical management and daily support for 4 landing craft operating across the Far East.
• Ensure vessels comply with class, flag, statutory, IMO and company Safety Management System requirements.
• Monitor the condition and performance of hull, machinery, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems.
• Oversee maintenance of ramps, deck machinery, hydraulic systems and equipment for landing-craft operations.
• Plan and manage routine maintenance, major repairs, dry-dockings, surveys, modifications and conversion projects.
• Prepare repair specifications, budgets, work scopes, tender documents and project reports.
• Attend vessels, shipyards and ports to supervise repairs, inspections and projects.
• Conduct vessel-condition inspections and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Monitor Planned Maintenance System performance, recurring defects and critical-equipment reliability.
• Review vessel requisitions and ensure timely supply of spare parts, stores and technical services.
• Prepare and manage vessel operating and capital budgets and explain variances.
• Evaluate shipyards, repair contractors, equipment manufacturers and service providers.
• Coordinate with marine operations, HSEQ, crewing, procurement, class and flag authorities.
• Support conversion of former naval craft for commercial operations.
• Participate in technical incident investigations and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Provide guidance and training to Chief Engineers and shipboard teams.
• Support recruitment and promotion of senior engineering officers.
• Maintain communication between vessels, regional stakeholders and shore management.
• Provide technical assistance during emergencies or critical operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Maritime engineering

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline

Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 (STCW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planned-maintenance systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to assume full technical responsibility for a fleet of 4 landing craft operating throughout the Far East.

The successful candidate will ensure the vessels remain safe, compliant, reliable and cost-efficient. Acting as the principal technical contact between the vessels and shore management, the Superintendent will oversee maintenance, repairs, surveys, dry-dockings, budgets and technical projects across the region.

This is a hands-on position requiring frequent vessel and shipyard attendance, including extended regional travel when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full technical management and daily support for 4 landing craft operating across the Far East.

• Ensure vessels comply with class, flag, statutory, IMO and company Safety Management System requirements.

• Monitor the condition and performance of hull, machinery, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems.

• Oversee the maintenance of ramps, deck machinery, hydraulic systems and other equipment specific to landing-craft operations.

• Plan and manage routine maintenance, major repairs, dry-dockings, surveys, modifications and conversion projects.

• Prepare repair specifications, budgets, work scopes, tender documents and project reports.

• Attend vessels, shipyards and ports throughout the region to supervise repairs, inspections and technical projects.

• Conduct vessel-condition inspections and prepare reports with clear recommendations and follow-up actions.

• Monitor Planned Maintenance System performance, recurring defects and critical-equipment reliability.

• Review vessel requisitions and ensure the timely supply of spare parts, stores and technical services.

• Prepare and manage vessel operating and capital budgets and explain expenditure variances.

• Evaluate shipyards, repair contractors, equipment manufacturers and technical service providers.

• Coordinate with marine operations, HSEQ, crewing, procurement, class and flag authorities.

• Support the technical transition or conversion of former naval craft for commercial operations.

• Participate in technical incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching and training to Chief Engineers and shipboard engineering teams.

• Support the recruitment, assessment and promotion of senior engineering officers.

• Maintain effective communication between vessels, regional stakeholders and shore management.

• Provide technical assistance outside normal working hours during vessel emergencies or critical operations.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.

• Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2, or an equivalent internationally recognised STCW qualification.

• At least 8 years of marine-engineering experience, including seagoing service as a licensed engineering officer.

• Previous shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent or Assistant Technical Superintendent.

• Experience with landing craft, naval vessels, RoRo vessels, offshore vessels, workboats or similar vessel types would be highly advantageous.

• Proven experience managing dry-dockings, major repairs and technical projects.

• Strong understanding of propulsion machinery, hydraulic ramps, deck equipment and vessel-support systems.

• Good knowledge of class, flag, statutory, ISM and applicable IMO requirements.

• Experience managing vessel budgets, procurement and operating expenditure.

• Strong technical problem-solving, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planned-maintenance or fleet-management systems.

• Willing and able to travel frequently throughout the Far East, including extended shipyard or vessel assignments.