Technical Superintendent

823 Fairwater Payroll Management LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical asset management

Excel

Communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or Naval Architecture

USCG Unlimited Third Engineer's license

Maritime Academy

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

NS software

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

• 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.

About Us

Fairwater is a leading Jones Act maritime solutions provider specializing in liquid petroleum and renewables, chemical parcel, and Alaskan crude transportation. It also offers international and domestic ship management services for a diverse class of vessels. At Fairwater, we pride ourselves on being a strong and reliable partner to both our customers and our talented shoreside and mariner teams. Safety, efficiency, innovation, and collaboration are central to our operating ethos and ensure we continuously deliver a high-quality experience for all stakeholders. Fairwater is a 50-50 joint venture owned by global maritime and logistics leaders Crowley and SEACOR Holdings.

Reasonable Accommodation

Fairwater is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Fairwater works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.