Technical Superintendent; MPV

We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management of 2 multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, ensuring their safe, reliable and efficient operation.

The role covers maintenance, defect management, dry-docking, inspections and technical support to shipboard teams. Strong hands-on experience with 4-stroke main engines and the management of older vessels is essential.

• Manage the technical operations of assigned vessels, including maintenance, repairs and dry-docking.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly vessel reports to monitor machinery performance, vessel condition and emerging technical risks.
• Maintain accurate defect lists and align outstanding repairs with purchase requisitions and delivery trackers.
• Ensure defects across deck and engine departments are properly identified, addressed and closed.
• Oversee the Planned Maintenance System, verifying completed work and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and vessel teams to maintain accurate inventories of spare parts, stores and deck materials.
• Arrange the disposal of unusable materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Organise shore-based servicing and maintain complete records of service reports and outstanding actions.
• Conduct vessel inspections and sailing visits to assess maintenance standards, accommodation condition, safety practices and SMS implementation.
• Prepare inspection reports and follow through on corrective actions.
• Assess the competency and performance of shipboard engineering personnel and provide feedback to Crewing.
• Conduct technical interviews and evaluations for engineering officers.
• Brief joining and visiting seafarers on procedures, ongoing initiatives and lessons learned from fleet incidents.
• Coordinate annual and periodic surveys with classification societies.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and service provider to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Work closely with HSE, Crewing, Purchasing and Accounts teams to support vessel operations.

• At least 3 years of shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent.
• Extensive practical experience with 4-stroke main engines is essential.
• Experience with multipurpose or heavy-lift vessels.
• Proven experience managing vessels over 15 years old.
• At least 3 years of seagoing experience as Chief Engineer aboard foreign-going vessels.
• Strong knowledge of planned maintenance, defect management and inventory control.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and vessel-management systems.