Technical Superintendent (MPV)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; In loco; SGD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Direct Search Global in Singapore is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of 2 multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

You will manage maintenance, dry-docking, defect management and inspections, coordinating with shipboard teams and shore support. The role requires hands-on 4-stroke engine expertise, 3+ years shore-based and seagoing Chief Engineer background, and strong English communication.

Competenze

• Shore-based experience as Technical Superintendent (minimum 3 years).
• Extensive practical experience with 4-stroke main engines.
• Experience with multipurpose or heavy-lift vessels.
• Strong command of English; good written and verbal communication.

Mansioni

• Oversee technical operations of assigned vessels, including maintenance, repairs and dry-docking.
• Review vessel reports to monitor machinery performance and risks.
• Maintain defect lists and align repairs with requisitions and trackers.
• Ensure defects across deck and engine departments are addressed and closed.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and vessel teams for spare parts inventories.
• Organise shore-based servicing and maintain service reports and actions.
• Conduct vessel inspections and sailing visits for maintenance standards and SMS.

Conoscenze

Shore-based exp

4-stroke engines

Multipurpose vessels

Maintenance planning

Inventory control

English comms

MS Office

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Vessel-management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of 2 multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, ensuring their safe, reliable and efficient operation.

The role covers maintenance, defect management, dry-docking, inspections and technical support to shipboard teams. Strong hands-on experience with 4-stroke main engines and the management of older vessels is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the technical operations of assigned vessels, including maintenance, repairs and dry-docking.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly vessel reports to monitor machinery performance, vessel condition and emerging technical risks.
• Maintain accurate defect lists and align outstanding repairs with purchase requisitions and delivery trackers.
• Ensure defects across deck and engine departments are properly identified, addressed and closed.
• Oversee the Planned Maintenance System, verifying completed work and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and vessel teams to maintain accurate inventories of spare parts, stores and deck materials.
• Arrange the disposal of unusable materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Organise shore-based servicing and maintain complete records of service reports and outstanding actions.
• Conduct vessel inspections and sailing visits to assess maintenance standards, accommodation condition, safety practices and SMS implementation.
• Prepare inspection reports and follow through on corrective actions.
• Assess the competency and performance of shipboard engineering personnel and provide feedback to Crewing.
• Conduct technical interviews and evaluations for engineering officers.
• Brief joining and visiting seafarers on procedures, ongoing initiatives and lessons learned from fleet incidents.
• Coordinate annual and periodic surveys with classification societies.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and service provider to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Work closely with HSE, Crewing, Purchasing and Accounts teams to support vessel operations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent.
• Extensive practical experience with 4-stroke main engines is essential.
• Experience with multipurpose or heavy-lift vessels.
• Proven experience managing vessels over 15 years old.
• At least 3 years of seagoing experience as Chief Engineer aboard foreign-going vessels.
• Strong knowledge of planned maintenance, defect management and inventory control.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and vessel-management systems.