Assistant Technical Superintendent- Marine

Job Title:
Shore-based Technical Support / Assistant Technical Superintendent

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to provide shore-based technical support and supervision for our fleet of DP2 MSVs / DSVs. The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison for vessel operations, maintenance, certification, and supply chain activities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant vessel performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Vessel Technical Support & Maintenance

• Provide shore-based technical support and communication with Chief Engineer / Technical Superintendent / Owner for all technical matters, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the fleet's planned maintenance system (PMS) and inventory control system.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and executing project mobilisations, repairs, client audits, dry-dockings, and managing repair contractors in the most efficient manner.
• Liaise with Charterers, Flag State, Port State Control, Classification Societies and ensure all vessels' certifications and surveys (class, flag, international and client-specific) are valid and up to date.
• Oversee that all items pertaining to health, safety, security and pollution-prevention are regularly inspected and in compliance with ISM/ISO/industry standards.
• Possess robust crisis-management skills to investigate and manage marine incidents and accidents; perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct and assist vessel visits, audits and inspections from planning through implementation and follow-up, with the aim of supporting and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ensure that all reporting requirements (incidents, technical developments, maintenance activities, repair progress, current operational status, docking budgets/spend patterns etc.) are executed in a timely manner.

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

• Monitor and assess requisition requests from vessels; evaluate quotations/bids and secure required approvals; place orders and ensure timely delivery of all required spares and stores.
• In conjunction with the purchasing officer, reconcile weekly and monthly trackers: purchase orders (POs), shipments, spare-parts consumption vs inventory; categorise expenses for budgeting and cost tracking.
• Manage the supply-chain for spare-parts: ensure optimal inventory levels, lead-times, categorise cost centres and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Resource & Cost Management

• Identify and report cost-saving opportunities; propose corrective actions as required.
• Review and verify incoming technical reports from vessels and identify areas requiring immediate attention; initiate corrective/preventive actions and verify effectiveness.
• Report non-conformities and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions to ensure effectiveness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent.
• Hold a Marine Engineer Class 1 or Class 2 Certificate of Competency AND:
• Minimum 3 years of sea-going experience (Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer) in the maritime industry, OR
• Minimum 5 years of shore-based experience as an Assistant/Junior Technical Superintendent with a ship-management/owner/operator company.
• Good knowledge and experience with TM Master or other Planned Maintenance System (PMS) software and MS Office tools.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot marine technical issues and apply strong budget-control discipline.
• Experience with DP2 MSVs / DSVs is a
  must-have
  .
• Excellent organisational skills, a self-starter with strong initiative; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and verbal) to perform in an international environment.
• Must be reachable 24/7 and available as and when required for technical support.
• High sense of integrity and professionalism.