Marine Technical Superintendent - Ship Ops & Dry-Dock Lead

823 Fairwater Payroll Management LLC

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fairwater seeks a Technical Superintendent to lead and oversee technical operations for assigned vessels. You will supervise ship staff and contractors, monitor performance, and manage repair budgets while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Travel to vessels and shore-side coordination are required, with focus on safety, efficiency, and asset protection in a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience.
Experience Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role.
Shipyard experience will be accepted in lieu of shipboard experience.
Past dry-dock or major repair supervisory experience.
Languages English
Traits Ability to travel as necessary for projects, ability to work well with others, self-starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, well organized.
Technical asset management.
Analytical, problem-solving, time management, project management, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of technical operations for the vessel types managed.
Knowledge of propulsion plant onboard vessels managed.

Responsibilities

Ensure vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring compliance with Class and Statutory and Company regulations while protecting asset value.
Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels.
Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow-up action.
Manage vessel Repair and maintenance budgets and operating expenditures in coordination with the relevant Marine Superintendents and Operations teams
Responsible for the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels, including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties, and modifications.
Promotes a professional relationship with the officers and crew.
Set clear goals and expectations and coach and develop Chief Engineers in line with Competence and Performance Management objectives.
Participate in interviews and make recommendations regarding new hires and promotions.
Act as the primary contact for technical coordination for assigned vessels
Carry out regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with Fairwater Operating Standards and provide Vessel Condition reports.
Monitor and ensure maintenance software (NS) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported, and standard jobs are followed.
Remain abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit results.
Focal point for port states, Class, terminals, USCG, etc.
Assist and participate in Incident investigations.
Manage technical files, including service reports, machinery history, and regulatory-required documentation