Technical Superintendent – Vessel Engineering Lead

Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC.; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC. is seeking a seasoned Technical Superintendent to own technical delivery for assigned vessels, ensuring safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

You will act as the primary link between office, ship, and service providers, while mentoring shipboard talent and solving complex technical challenges. You will manage maintenance planning, budgets, and audits, travel to crewed vessels, and collaborate with HSQE, Crewing, Operations and Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, naval architecture or related maritime discipline.
• 8+ years marine engineering experience, including seagoing licensed engineer.
• USCG Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant license (or STCW) preferred.
• Shoreside superintendent experience preferred.
• Experience planning dry-dockings and major repairs.
• Strong knowledge of Class, Flag, USCG and IMO requirements, including ISM.
• Budget management experience and proficiency with Office 365.
• Clear communicator who builds strong relationships with officers, crew and vendors.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; TWIC within 3 months.
• Reliable transportation; ability to work in-office Mon–Thu, with work-from-home Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Provides full technical management and daily support for assigned vessels.
• Plans, oversees and coordinates maintenance, repairs, dry-dockings and surveys.
• Monitors vessel performance and drives follow-up actions to resolution.
• Owns vessel budgets and explains variances to management.
• Visits vessels regularly to assess condition, compliance, and maintenance; leads shipboard safety meetings.
• Coaches, mentors and trains Chief Engineers; assists recruitment and promotions.
• Partners with HSQE, Crewing, Operations and Procurement; advises on requisitions.
• Supports audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Leadership

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine engineering

Maritime academy graduates preferred

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC. is seeking a seasoned Technical Superintendent to own technical delivery for assigned vessels, ensuring safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

You will act as the primary link between office, ship, and service providers, while mentoring shipboard talent and solving complex technical challenges. You will manage maintenance planning, budgets, and audits, travel to crewed vessels, and collaborate with HSQE, Crewing, Operations and Procurement.