Technical Superintendent

Scenic Group (Scenic / Emerald Cruises); United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Group (Scenic / Emerald Cruises) seeks a Technical Superintendent to safeguard the technical performance of our vessels. You will lead maintenance planning, oversee engineering systems, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires strong marine engineering expertise and the ability to collaborate with onboard and shore teams. Primary duties include coordinating scheduled and corrective maintenance, supporting dry-dock activities, and guiding Captains and

Qualifications

• Relevant marine or mechanical/technical qualification or experience.
• Experience in marine engineering or vessel technical management.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and engineering systems.
• Willingness to travel to vessels and locations.
• Portuguese and English language skills mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions.
• Ensure professional and courteous service while managing daily operations.
• Implement and maintain company standards and operating procedures.
• Oversee the technical condition and performance of assigned vessels.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor technical defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Support vessel inspections, certification and technical compliance.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Support dry-dock, repair and maintenance projects.
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation and records.
• Support technical budgeting and cost control.
• Provide technical support to Captains and onboard teams.
• Work closely with Nautical and Operations teams to minimise operational disruption.

Skills

Marine engineering

Maintenance knowledge

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Portuguese language

English language

Education

Marine/Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Technical Superintendent

Requirements

• Relevant marine engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent technical qualification/experience.
• Previous experience in marine engineering, vessel technical management or a Technical Superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of vessel maintenance and engineering systems.
• Passenger vessel or river cruise experience is highly desirable.
• Strong technical problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel to vessels and operational locations as required.
• Portuguese and English language skills mandatory.

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure a professional and courteous service while managing the daily operations
• Implement and maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Oversee the technical condition and performance of assigned vessels.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor technical defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Support vessel inspections, certification and technical compliance.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Support dry-dock, repair and maintenance projects.
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation and records.
• Support technical budgeting and cost control.
• Provide technical support to Captains and onboard teams.
• Work closely with Nautical and Operations teams to minimise operational disruption