Technical Superintendent

Consortio Recruitment Group; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Attractive in-house benefits package

Job summary

A well-established shipping company is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee their chemical and gas tanker fleet. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience as a Technical Superintendent, a strong technical understanding of carrier operations, and fluency in English (German skills desirable). The role includes approving repairs and maintaining communication with vessels, ensuring high operational standards. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent on chemical and gas tankers (1–2 years).
• Strong technical understanding of chemical and gas carrier operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vessels and manage claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical management of the chemical and gas tanker fleet.
• Approve materials, spare parts, repairs, and services within budget.
• Monitor onboard performance and manage preventive maintenance.

Skills

Technical understanding of chemical and gas carrier operations

Fluent in English

German language skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

COC 1 qualification

Job description

A well-established shipping company based in Germany is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of their chemical and gas tanker fleet. The company has built a strong reputation for high operational standards and a pragmatic approach to fleet management within the chemical and gas sector. With a growing presence in the market and plans for further fleet expansion in the near future this is an opportunity to join a business that values long-term thinking technical excellence and stability. The office provides a collaborative and dynamic environment where decisions are made efficiently and expertise is genuinely respected.

The Technical Superintendent will take ownership of the technical and safety performance of the fleet playing a central role in ensuring vessels operate efficiently reliably and in line with company standards. This includes approving materials spare parts repairs and services within budget while maintaining close and proactive communication with vessels to manage claims repairs and shipyard activities. The role also involves overseeing preventive maintenance monitoring onboard performance and working closely with the Head of Technical & Nautical Department to successfully manage and resolve more complex operational matters.

To be considered for this role you must meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent on chemical and gas tankers ideally 1–2 years.
• A COC 1 qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical and gas carrier operations.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an office-based team environment.

The company offers a competitive salary and bonuses alongside an attractive in-house benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Technical Superintendent to join a professional and growing shipping company contributing to fleet excellence and operational performance. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs for consideration.