DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Technical Superintendent (Electrical) in Islandwide (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 7,000 - Ricebowl

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical management of assigned vessels, with focus on electrical systems, DP systems, automation, navigation, communication, and other onboard electronic equipment.

• Ensure electrical and DP systems are maintained in line with planned maintenance schedules, manufacturer recommendations, classification requirements, and operational standards.

• Monitor vessel technical performance and support troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, control, and DP system issues.

• Provide technical guidance to vessel crews on maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and system reliability.

• Plan and coordinate repair works, service attendances, and dry-docking activities related to electrical, DP, automation, and control systems.

• Participate in DP trials, FMEA activities, annual trials, audits, and ensure required follow-up actions are completed.

• Liaise with equipment makers, service providers, shipyards, classification societies, and clients on electrical and DP matters.

• Assist in investigations of technical incidents, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

• Ensure vessels comply with Class, Flag State, Port State, statutory regulations, and client technical requirements.

• Prepare and monitor repair and maintenance budgets while ensuring cost-effective technical solutions.

• Track vessel operating costs, repair activities, and spare parts usage to maintain cost control and vessel reliability.

• Support procurement of electrical, electronic, and DP spare parts and services for assigned vessels.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, service records, and equipment history.

• Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and attend shipyards when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of shore-based experience in a similar Technical Superintendent or related role.

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Marine Engineering, or relevant discipline.

• Proven experience managing DP2 vessels with strong electrical system expertise.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, DP systems, automation, navigation, communication, and shipboard electronics.

• Good understanding of vessel maintenance practices, classification requirements, statutory regulations, and offshore vessel operations.

• Experience in DP trials, FMEA, and electrical troubleshooting will be an advantage.

• Mandarin communication skills required to coordinate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel internationally for vessel attendance, inspections, and dry-docking when required.

• Able to support vessel operations across multiple time zones and outside normal office hours when necessary.