Technical Superintendent Tanker & Gas

KUOK (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime firm in Singapore is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the technical aspects of our fleet. The ideal candidate will oversee daily maintenance operations, liaise with vendors for optimal performance, and ensure that all statutory certifications are maintained. Experience as a Chief Engineer or Marine Engineer with a Class 1 certification is required. This role demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure, ensuring operational readiness of our vessels.

Qualifications

• Relevant sea-going experience as Chief Engineer or Marine Engineer.
• Hands-on and able to work independently.
• Proficient in technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of maintenance and repair of the fleet.
• Liaise with vendors on vessel performance.
• Perform budgeting and cost control on ship spares.

Skills

Sea-going work experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Class 1 certification

Job description

Job Description: This position is for Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), a company under Kuok (Singapore) Limited.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the overall technical management of our fleet.
• This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, survey schedules, onboard general assessment of vessels, inspections and docking, etc.
• Ensure the assigned vessels are technically operational or otherwise managed accordingly to the management agreement requirement.
• Liaise with vendors and operation/marketing teams on technical and operational readiness including vessel performance, etc.
• Perform evaluation for dry-docking, repair quotes and selection of shipyards for repair works, ship maintenance etc.
• Attend to vessel dry docking, repairs and survey when required and determine repair specifications for dry docking and maintenance.
• Provide and compile documented reports upon completion of dry docking, including summaries of works performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Identify and source for technical and operational supplies required for the vessels and ensure the rates are most economical.
• Monitor technical status of vessel with relation to class cert and survey.
• Ensure that all copies of statutory, SOLAS and equipment certificates (life rafts, compasses, etc) are properly maintained and documented.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to ships both at home port and overseas.
• Perform monthly review of logs processes and attend to vessel inspections.
• Supervise contractors’ repair/maintenance of vessels.
• Perform budgeting and cost control measures on ship spares and docking requirements.
• Perform technical compliance audits and investigation on defects/failures on a regular scheduled basis to ensure conformance.
• Work closely with the HSE Management team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of QHSE system and policies for the Division.
• Perform systematic review of recommended codes, guidelines and standards and ensure compliance with Quality & Safety Management standards.
• Ensure and maintain vessels’ zero loss time accident record and to report all vessel incidents, Near Misses to prevent and eliminate potential incidents.
• Undertake any other Technical related assignments as and when required.

Requirements

• Possess relevant sea-going work experience as Chief Engineer/Marine Engineer with minimum class 1 certification or equivalent with in experience in oil/ chemical tanker. Those with LPG/ LNG carrier experience will be highly advantageous.
• Possess good organisational and communication skills and hands‑on.
• Independent and resourceful. Able to work under pressure to meet deadline.
• Analytical and highly proactive in technical trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Able to conduct effective stand‑up training for vessel crews.
• Ability to travel within short notice as required.
• Class 1 COC