TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
Reporting to the Fleet Manager, you will be required to –
- direct and supervise a fleet of ships (dry bulkers and PCC experience preferred)
- administer ship’s planned maintenance program
- attend and/or supervise hull, machinery and electrical repairs, routine and emergency drydock, class surveys and other mandatory and S&P inspections
- supervise new buildings and attend sea trials
- write detailed attendance reports (with photos and sketches) for management and principals
- monitor ship performance and trouble shoot engine problems onboard as needed
- authorize and arrange supplies (spares and stores), repairs and/or surveys
- keep abreast of all IMO, USCG, PSC MOU rules and regulations and ensure that onboard personnel have a thorough understanding of the same
- examine the qualifications of senior shipboard personnel, conduct interviews prior to joining and provide feedback
- periodically evaluate shipboard personnel and report findings and recommendations to management
- control budget and initiate sensible cost control measures as needed
- inform and explain (if needed) budget variances to principals/owners
- draft annual budgets for ships
- prepare and conform with company and owner’s reports
- conform with company protocols and procedures
Requirements
- maritime education, with an internationally recognized Chief Engineer License
- minimum 5 years’ seagoing experience, preferably as Chief Engineer
- minimum 1-2 years shore experience as Superintendent in an international ship owning or ship management company preferred
- willing to travel on regular basis, as required by his/her responsibilities
- attentive to details and diligent in his/her reports and recommendations
- decent computer knowledge and is willing to learn new systems
- good command of written and spoken English
- willing to be “on call” 24/7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from us in eight (8) weeks.
All information provided by the applicant will be used for recruitment purposes only and handled in strict confidence.
Please include your current and expected salary and availability in your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person