Dry Dock Superintendent

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Responsible for and overseeing the execution of major technical projects for designated vessels. This includes managing major (statutory) dry dockings, significant repair/modification initiatives, and maintenance & repair projects. Accountable for meeting performance metrics, with a focus on dry dock efficiency, cost control, marine asset reliability, and minimizing out-of-service time. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with Oceaneering management, vendors, customers, shipyards, and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL:

• Support the implementation of dry dock planning and execution guidelines to ensure high levels of planning, scheduling, and financial discipline.
• Provide hands‑on support during dry dock planning and execution, including on‑site presence for complex dry docks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage contractual obligations and ensure transparency in maintenance, repair, and capital planning.
• Work closely with Vessel Port Engineers and Technical team for coordination of dry dock planning, contracting, selection, and development of technical specifications; including procurement of parts and services.
• Coordinates and supports the execution of the dry dock planning project management tools, coordinates daily dry dock progress updates and financial updates to ensure on time dry dock departure.
• Perform dry dock performance reviews measure KPIs and document lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Performs project management for other technical asset management projects as needed.
• Inspect marine equipment and machinery in order to draw up work requests and job specifications.
• Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
• Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Ensures that assigned vessels are operating as safely as possible; works with crew to get vessels ready for annual regulatory inspections.
• Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
• Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
• Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships in order to ensure that costs are economically sound.
• Analyzes problems and interfaces with appropriate operations personnel.
• Perform monitoring activities in order to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
• Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
• Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.

REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in marine engineering including but not limited to vessel design, operation, management, and repair.
• Valid Passport.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC.
• Must be able to pass a Security Clearance.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or equivalent is preferred and may be considered as a viable substitute for work experience.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer preferred.
• A certification in project or program management is highly preferred.

• Considerable knowledge of shipbuilding trades and Marine Classification Society codes and standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision,…