Technical Superintendent (Oil Tankers)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global in Singapore seeks a Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management, maintenance, safety, and readiness of the oil tanker and bunker tanker fleet in compliance with regulatory, class, and company requirements.

The role requires seagoing tanker experience or at least 2 years' experience as a Technical Superintendent, with strong leadership, budgeting, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Sea-going tanker experience required.
• CoC Class 2/3 preferred.
• Strong English language skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and doc filing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management of tanker fleet.
• Maintain vessel certificates and documents.
• Implement Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Coordinate class, statutory, flag inspections and surveys.
• Plan dry-docking, repairs, and technical upgrades.
• Monitor crew performance; provide technical guidance.
• Prepare and manage technical budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

CoC Class 2/3

Job description

Role Overview:

Responsible for overseeing the technical management, maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of the Company's oil tanker and bunker tanker fleet. The role ensures vessels comply with applicable regulatory, class, and company requirements while maintaining high standards of reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure vessels maintain the required technical standards, reliability, and operational performance.
• Maintain and ensure the timely updating, validity, and proper filing of vessel certificates and technical documentation.
• Effectively implement and monitor the Company's Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Plan, coordinate, and manage class, statutory, flag state, and other vessel inspections and surveys.
• Plan, manage, and monitor dry-docking, repairs, maintenance, and technical improvement projects.
• Monitor vessel crew performance and provide technical guidance and support where required.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the technical budgets for assigned vessels.
• Ensure compliance with applicable maritime regulations, company procedures, and industry standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Seagoing experience on tankers as a Chief Engineer or Second Engineer , holding at least Class 2 or Class 3 Certificate of Competency (COC) ; or a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Technical Superintendent overseeing oil tankers and/or bunker tankers.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and sense of responsibility.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.