Technical Superintendent (Tankers)

Tap Growth ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to manage the technical performance and readiness of tanker vessels. You will monitor machinery, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with class, flag state, safety and company requirements.

This role requires a degree in Marine Engineering or a related field, at least 2 years in marine engineering or tanker operations, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills. Travel may be required to shore facilities and shipyards.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in marine engineering or tanker operations.
• Knowledge of tanker machinery, planned maintenance, dry-docking and class regs.
• Capable of coordinating repairs, projects, vendors, shipyards and budgets.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technical performance and readiness of assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor machinery, equipment condition, maintenance, and reliability.
• Coordinate scheduled repairs, dry-docking, surveys, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Review defects, recommend fixes, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Manage technical spend against approved budgets for repair and parts.
• Collaborate with Masters, Chief Engineers, yards, inspectors, suppliers on technical matters.
• Ensure vessels meet class, flag state, statutory, safety and company requirements.
• Assess inspections and audits, and implement improvement actions.
• Arrange sourcing and delivery of spare parts, equipment and services.
• Provide technical guidance to crew and support reliability initiatives.

Skills

Marine engineering

Vessel operations

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical performance and operational readiness of assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor vessel machinery, equipment condition, maintenance activities, and technical reliability to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate scheduled repairs, dry-docking, surveys, upgrades, and other vessel maintenance projects.
• Review technical defects and equipment failures, recommend solutions, and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Control technical expenditure and monitor repair, maintenance, spare parts, and vessel operating costs against approved budgets.
• Work closely with Masters, Chief Engineers, shipyards, classification societies, contractors, and equipment suppliers on technical matters.
• Ensure assigned vessels meet applicable class, flag state, statutory, environmental, safety, and company requirements.
• Assess findings from inspections, audits, vetting activities, and surveys, and follow up on technical improvement measures.
• Arrange the sourcing and delivery of critical spare parts, equipment, consumables, and technical services required by vessels.
• Provide technical guidance to shipboard personnel and support investigations, reliability improvements, and fleet performance initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Studies, or a related technical discipline; relevant marine engineering certification will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in marine engineering, tanker vessel operations, or a shore-based technical/superintendent role.
• Good knowledge of tanker machinery, planned maintenance systems, dry-docking activities, class requirements, and maritime regulations.
• Able to coordinate vessel repairs, technical projects, vendors, shipyards, inspections, and maintenance budgets effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work independently and travel when required.