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 and are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. Our applied technology expertise also serves the defense, entertainment, material‑handling, aerospace, science, and renewable‑energy industries.

Responsible for and overseeing the execution of major technical projects for designated vessels, including 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.

• 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 the Technical team to coordinate dry‑dock planning, contracting, selection, and development of technical specifications, including procurement of parts and services.
• Coordinate and support the execution of dry‑dock planning project‑management tools, coordinate 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.
• Perform project management for other technical asset‑management projects as needed.
• Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
• Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
• Investigate and conduct tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Ensure that assigned vessels operate as safely as possible; work with crew to prepare vessels 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 to ensure that costs are economically sound.
• Analyze problems and interface with appropriate operations personnel.
• Perform monitoring activities to ensure ships comply with international regulations and standards for lifesaving equipment and pollution prevention.
• 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.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in marine engineering, including vessel design, operation, management, and repair.
• Valid passport.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC.
• Must be able to pass a security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or equivalent, which may be considered a viable substitute for work experience.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer.
• Certification in project or program management.

• Considerable knowledge of shipbuilding trades and marine classification society codes and standards.
• Knowledge of analytical problem‑solving steps.
• Knowledge of department policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organisational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values.
• Skill in using testing instruments such as calipers, micrometers, hygrometers, manometers,…