Technical Superintendent

Fairwater; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwater seeks a Technical Superintendent in Dania Beach, FL to lead technical oversight for our vessel fleet. You will supervise ship staff and contractors, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with Class and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a marine engineering/naval architecture background with shipboard and shoreside experience, plus a USCG license. Travel may be required for projects; strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience.
• Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role; shipyard experience accepted in lieu of shipboard.
• Maritime Academy background; USCG Unlimited Third Engineer’s license or greater.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels are operated safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while complying with Class and statutory regulations.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels; monitor performance and follow up actions.
• Manage vessel repair and maintenance budgets and expenditures with Marine Superintendents and Operations teams.
• Oversee repair and maintenance for assigned vessels including dry-dock, surveys, emergencies, and modifications.
• Develop Chief Engineers through coaching, set goals, and participate in interviews for hires/promotions.
• Act as primary technical coordination contact for assigned vessels.
• Visit vessels to verify condition and compliance with Fairwater standards; prepare Vessel Condition reports.
• Ensure maintenance software NS is used properly and standard jobs are followed.
• Stay updated on flag state, class standards, regulations and audit results.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture

Maritime Academy

USCG Unlimited Third Engineer’s license or greater

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The name “Fairwater” speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title: Technical Superintendent

Reports To: Technical Director

Schedule : Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location : Dania Beach, FL.

Position Supervised : Ship staff and contractors as required

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Software

Working experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Education

Maritime Academy. USCG Unlimited Third Engineer’s license or greater

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

_ Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability _

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.