Technical Superintendent (OSV / Fleet Operations)

Brief Summary:

• Lead the technical readiness, maintenance performance, and regulatory compliance of an assigned vessel fleet. Manage projects, budgets, safety initiatives, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and provide technical guidance to Chief Engineers across the assigned fleet. Lead vessel repairs, dry-docking projects, and technical initiatives to minimise operational downtime. Monitor monthly maintenance expenditure, investigate budget variances, and support cost optimisation with relevant financial and vessel management teams. Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities in line with statutory obligations and operational standards. Conduct scheduled and annual technical inspections to assess vessel condition, maintenance quality, and operational readiness. Promote effective health, safety, and environmental practices through hazard identification, preventive controls, and incident investigations. Ensure compliance with applicable maritime safety, environmental, security, and management-system requirements. Coordinate with crewing, supply chain, finance, commercial, and health, safety, and environmental functions, as well as flag-state authorities, classification societies, suppliers, and service providers. Contribute to the preparation of annual maintenance and operating budgets for assigned vessels.

Requirements

• Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 Marine Engineer, or an equivalent recognised maritime qualification. At least two years of relevant technical experience in maritime or offshore operations. Demonstrated experience as a Technical Superintendent overseeing vessel availability, dry-docking, major repairs, and class or statutory inspections. Previous service as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineer on offshore support vessels or commercial vessels is advantageous. Sound knowledge of applicable international maritime requirements, including the International Safety Management Code, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, Safety of Life at Sea, prevention of marine pollution, Maritime Labour Convention, and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. Familiarity with port-state-control requirements and relevant Singapore maritime regulations. Proficiency in computerised maintenance management systems and planned-maintenance processes. Strong leadership, project-management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. High attention to detail, an organised working approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities during emergencies or other high-pressure situations. Effective written and verbal communication skills.