Technical Superintendent – Bulk – GCC

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

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

• Manage the day-to-day technical performance of assigned bulk vessels.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Masters and Chief Engineers.
• Monitor vessel defects, planned maintenance, critical machinery, spares, consumables, lubricants and overall technical performance.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical defects and minimise avoidable breakdowns and technical off-hire.
• Plan and oversee dry-dockings, major repairs, surveys and maintenance projects.
• Prepare repair and dry-docking specifications, review quotations and coordinate approvals.
• Liaise with shipyards, Class, Flag State, service engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor repair and dry-docking projects to ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, to specification and within budget.
• Ensure Class and statutory surveys are properly planned and deficiencies are closed within required timeframes.
• Prepare and monitor vessel technical budgets and maintain effective cost control.
• Review technical requisitions and procurement of spares, stores, lubricants, chemicals, gases and specialist services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Class, Flag State, ISM/ISO, statutory and company requirements.
• Prepare vessels for PSC, USCG, Class and other inspections.
• Support audits, incident investigations, non-conformity investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct regular vessel visits and inspections to assess vessel condition, machinery performance and maintenance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintenance practices, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Support technical projects and implement new technologies and industry best practices where appropriate.
• Monitor the competency and performance of senior shipboard personnel and identify training requirements.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide technical support during breakdowns, incidents and emergencies.
• Work closely with Marine, Operations, Procurement, Crewing, Safety & Quality, Finance, Insurance and Claims teams.
• Maintain accurate technical reports, vessel records, budgets, certificates, maintenance records and management information.
• Ensure 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 bulk vessels – mandatory.
• Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of bulk vessel operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of bulk vessel machinery, cargo equipment and associated operational and maintenance challenges.
• Good understanding of hull structure integrity, strengthening and improvement concepts applicable to bulk vessels.
• Strong knowledge of Class, Flag State, statutory and ISM/ISO 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

The Ideal Candidate
This opportunity would suit a technically strong Chief Engineer with substantial bulk vessel experience as a Technical Superintendent seeking their next opportunity.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong marine engineering knowledge together with the ability to manage vessel reliability, maintenance, compliance, budgets and technical risk, while working effectively with senior shipboard personnel and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.