Technical Superintendent - Tanker

AIR ENERGI GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIR ENERGI GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of a fleet of tanker vessels in Singapore. You will ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all ships.

Key duties include supervising day-to-day operations, budgeting for maintenance, coordinating dry-docks, and driving continuous improvement with onboard teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• CoC as Chief Engineer (Unlimited) preferred.
• Experience as Chief Engineer on tanker vessels.
• 2–3 years of experience as Technical Superintendent in a ship management company or tanker operator.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations and marine engineering systems.
• Familiarity with IMO, ISM Code, MARPOL, Class and Flag State regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with crews, shipyards and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations of assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor vessel performance, machinery reliability and maintenance execution.
• Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State, IMO, OCIMF and company requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise dry-docking, repairs and major maintenance projects.
• Review vessel defects, troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions.
• Monitor PMS implementation and ensure planned maintenance activities are carried out.
• Liaise with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies and service providers.
• Support audits, vetting inspections and port state control inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement in vessel technical performance, safety and operational efficiency.
• Participate in emergency response and technical incident investigations.

Skills

Tankers operations

Vessel maintenance

Marine engineering systems

Education

Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC

Job description

Our client is a ship owner and operator seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of a fleet of tanker vessels.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring vessels are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day technical operations of assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor vessel performance, machinery reliability, and maintenance execution.
• Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State, IMO, OCIMF, and company requirements.
• Prepare and control technical budgets, repair costs, and maintenance expenditure.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise dry-docking, repairs, and major maintenance projects.
• Review vessel defects, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide timely solutions.
• Monitor PMS implementation and ensure planned maintenance activities are carried out effectively.
• Conduct vessel inspections and provide technical guidance to onboard engineering teams.
• Liaise with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies, and service providers.
• Support audits, vetting inspections, and port state control inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement in vessel technical performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure spare parts, technical procurement, and inventory management are effectively monitored.
• Participate in emergency response and technical incident investigations when required.

Requirements:

• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as ChiefEngineer (Unlimited) preferred.
• Previous sailing experience as Chief Engineer on tanker vessels.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a Technical Superintendent within a ship management company, tanker owner, or tanker operator.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, vessel maintenance, and marine engineering systems.
• Familiarity with IMO, ISM Code, MARPOL, Class, and Flag State regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with vessel crews, shipyards, and external stakeholders.

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