Technical Superintendent LG

Talent-Merge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge is seeking an experienced LNG Technical Superintendent/Chief Engineer to oversee the technical performance and safe operation of LNG carriers in Singapore. You will monitor machinery condition, maintenance standards, and coordinate repairs, upgrades, and dry-dockings within approved budgets and schedules.

The role requires a marine engineering degree with strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, plus a track record in LNG systems and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in a marine/related engineering field.
• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical performance, reliability, and safe operation of LNG carriers.
• Monitor machinery condition, maintenance standards, and planned maintenance activities for readiness.
• Coordinate repairs, dry-docking, upgrades, and technical projects within schedules and budgets.
• Review technical reports, defect lists, and maintenance records to identify corrective actions.
• Guide Chief Engineers and vessel teams on troubleshooting and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

Job description

Salary Range: S$14,000- $16,000

Responsibilities

• - Oversee the technical performance, reliability, and safe operation of assigned LNG carriers
• - Monitor vessel machinery condition, maintenance standards, and planned maintenance activities to ensure operational readiness
• - Coordinate vessel repairs, dry-docking, upgrades, and technical projects within approved schedules and budgets
• - Review technical reports, defect lists, machinery performance data, and maintenance records to identify issues requiring corrective action
• - Guide Chief Engineers and vessel teams on troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and technical best practices
• - Ensure vessels comply with applicable class requirements, flag-state regulations, statutory standards, and LNG-related safety requirements
• - Manage technical budgets, operating expenses, spare parts requirements, and repair expenditures for assigned vessels
• - Liaise with shipyards, classification societies, equipment makers, contractors, and service providers on technical matters
• - Support inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis while following through on corrective and preventive measures
• - Evaluate vessel performance and recommend improvements to machinery efficiency, reliability, fuel consumption, and overall asset condition

Requirements

• - Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline; Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency is preferred.
• - Minimum 5–10 years of seagoing experience aboard LNG carriers as an LNG Technical Superintendent or Chief Engineer on LNG vessels
• - Strong knowledge of LNG carrier machinery, propulsion systems, cargo-related equipment, planned maintenance, dry-docking, class requirements, and maritime regulations.
• - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vessels and technical priorities effectively.