Technical Superintendent - Tanker

Our client is a reputable international ship owner and operator seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of a fleet of tanker vessels.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring vessels are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical operations of assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor vessel performance, machinery reliability, and maintenance execution.
• Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State, IMO, OCIMF, and company requirements.
• Prepare and control technical budgets, repair costs, and maintenance expenditure.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise dry-docking, repairs, and major maintenance projects.
• Review vessel defects, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide timely solutions.
• Monitor PMS implementation and ensure planned maintenance activities are carried out effectively.
• Conduct vessel inspections and provide technical guidance to onboard engineering teams.
• Liaise with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies, and service providers.
• Support audits, vetting inspections, and port state control inspections.
• Ensure spare parts, technical procurement, and inventory management are effectively monitored.
• Participate in emergency response and technical incident investigations when required.
  
  

Requirements

• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineer (Unlimited) preferred.
• Previous sailing experience as Chief Engineer on tanker vessels is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as a Technical Superintendent within a ship management company, tanker owner, or tanker operator.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, vessel maintenance, and marine engineering systems.
• Familiarity with IMO, ISM Code, MARPOL, Class, and Flag State regulations.
• Experience managing technical budgets, dry-dockings, and repair projects.
• Ability to work effectively with vessel crews, shipyards, and external stakeholders.
  
  

Airswift care deeply about equity, diversity and inclusion, and we actively seek talent from diverse and underrepresented groups. Please do send your CV to us if you meet most, but maybe not all of the requirements