Technical Superintendent (Tankers)

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Technical Superintendent to manage tanker fleets, ensure seaworthiness, and oversee maintenance programs.

The role involves budgeting, liaising with class societies and authorities, and guiding crews on cargo and tank systems to minimize downtime while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years tanker experience at sea or as technical superintendent.
• Proficient with maintenance systems such as AMOS or ShipManager; familiar with ISM/ISPS/MARPOL.
• Strong people management, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical condition and seaworthiness of assigned tankers per class and statutory rules.
• Organise dry docking, repair works, and maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Track vessel performance and fuel consumption through onboard systems and AMOS or equivalent.
• Approve technical budgets, expenditures, and purchase requisitions.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, and port state control.
• Conduct scheduled visits and inspections focusing on cargo handling, inert gas and tank cleaning systems.
• Direct root cause investigations into incidents and failures; implement corrective measures.
• Build relationships with shipyards, suppliers, and service providers for quality and value.
• Enhance the Safety Management System per ISM Code focusing tanker risks.
• Guide crew and superintendents on equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures for cargo, ballast and tank systems.

Skills

Tankers experience

Maintenance systems

ISM/ISPS/MARPOL

People management

Independence

Education

Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture

Tools

AMOS

ShipManager

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for the technical condition and seaworthiness of assigned tanker vessels, in line with class society and statutory requirements
• Organise dry docking, repair works, and maintenance schedules to reduce vessel downtime
• Track vessel performance and fuel consumption through onboard systems andAMOSor equivalent planned maintenance software
• Approve technical budgets, expenditures, and purchase requisitions for vessels under management
• Liaise closely with classification societies, flag state authorities, and port state control to keep vessel certification valid
• Conduct scheduled ship visits and inspections to assess vessel condition, with particular attention to cargo handling, inert gas, and tank cleaning systems
• Direct root cause investigations into technical incidents and machinery failures, and put corrective measures in place
• Build and sustain relationships with shipyards, spare parts suppliers, and technical service providers to secure quality and value for money
• Enhance the Safety Management System in line with the ISM Code, with focus on tanker specific risks such as cargo containment and hazardous cargo handling
• Guide ship's crew and fellow superintendents on equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures for cargo, ballast, and tank systems

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of tanker experience, either at sea or in a technical superintendent capacity
• Sound working knowledge of maintenance systems such asAMOSorShipManager, along with familiarity withISM,ISPS, andMARPOLrequirements
• Strong people management, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully, with the capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines