Technical Superintendent – MR2 Tankers – GCC

Technical Superintendent – MR2 Tankers
A leading maritime organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the safe, reliable and cost-effective technical management of a fleet of MR2 tankers.

The Role
The Technical Superintendent will be responsible for the overall technical performance, maintenance, safety, compliance and operational readiness of assigned vessels. You will provide technical leadership and guidance to Masters and Chief Engineers while ensuring vessels remain safe, reliable, compliant and commercially ready.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day technical performance of assigned MR2 tankers.
• Providing technical guidance and support to Masters and Chief Engineers.
• Monitoring vessel defects, planned maintenance, critical machinery, spares, consumables, lubricants and technical performance.
• Ensuring timely resolution of technical defects and minimising avoidable breakdowns and technical off-hire.
• Planning and overseeing dry-dockings, major repairs, surveys and maintenance projects.
• Preparing repair and dry-docking specifications, reviewing quotations and coordinating approvals.
• Liaising with shipyards, Class, Flag State, service engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
• Monitoring repair and dry-docking projects to ensure they are completed safely, on time, to specification and within budget.
• Ensuring Class and statutory surveys are properly planned and deficiencies are closed within required timeframes.
• Preparing and monitoring vessel technical budgets and maintaining effective cost control.
• Reviewing technical requisitions and procurement of spares, stores, lubricants, chemicals, gases and specialist services.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Class, Flag State, ISM/ISO, statutory, tanker-industry and company requirements.
• Preparing vessels for PSC, USCG, Oil Major, Class and other inspections.
• Supporting audits, incident investigations, non-conformity investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conducting regular vessel visits and inspections to assess vessel condition, machinery performance and maintenance standards.
• Identifying areas for improvement in reliability, maintenance, operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Supporting technical projects and implementing new technologies and industry best practices where appropriate.
• Monitoring the competency and performance of senior shipboard personnel and identifying training requirements.
• Participating in emergency response activities and providing technical support during breakdowns, incidents and emergencies.
• Working closely with Marine, Operations, Procurement, Crewing, Safety & Quality, Finance, Insurance and Claims teams.
• Maintaining accurate technical reports, vessel records, budgets, certificates, maintenance records and management information.
• Ensuring consistent application of technical standards and procedures across assigned vessels.

Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum Class I Motor Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency.
• At least 2 years’ experience as Chief Engineer onboard MR2 tankers – mandatory.
• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of MR2 tanker operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of tanker cargo equipment and associated operational and maintenance challenges.
• Good understanding of hull structure integrity, strengthening and improvement concepts applicable to MR2 and other tanker vessels.
• Strong knowledge of Class, Flag State, statutory, ISM/ISO and tanker-industry requirements.
• Experience with dry-docking, repair specifications, budgeting, procurement and cost control.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with vessels, shipyards, Class, suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with vessel-management/PMS systems and standard office applications.

Key Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong safety and compliance focus
• Technical leadership and sound judgement
• Integrity and accountability
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Planning and organisational ability
• Strong stakeholder management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commercial and cost awareness
• Results orientation
• Continuous improvement mindset

What We’re Looking For
This opportunity would suit a technically strong Chief Engineer with significant MR2 tanker experience as a Technical Superintendent seeking their next opportunity.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate not only strong marine engineering knowledge, but also the ability to manage vessel reliability, maintenance, compliance, budgets and technical risk while working effectively with senior shipboard personnel and multiple external stakeholders.
Shorebased MR2 tanker experience and a minimum of 2 years’ sailing experience as Chief Engineer are essential.