Qualifications (Minimum) 

• Marine Engineer with Sailing experience management level (CE / 2E) or Mechanical Engineer.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Good experience in technical management of ships.
• Administration skills.
• Adequate PC knowledge.

Objective

• To provide technical services, advice and assistance on all technical matters pertaining to the operation of the Company’s vessels. 

Responsibilities 

The Technical superintendent is responsible for: 

• Technical performance of the assigned vessels, including all aspects of operations, routine maintenance, and repair. 
• Following up of all new developments related to international rules and regulations, industry requirements, environmental issues and all technological innovations related to shipping and spreading this information to shore staff and shipboard personnel as appropriate, for familiarization and compliance purposes. 
• Providing the best possible technical advice to the Company’s management whenever necessary. 
• Being constantly aware of the condition and performance of the vessels, their maintenance status and required repairs, ensuring their good condition and their operation within their technical capabilities. 
• Initiating investigation and/or corrective/preventive actions in cases where the performance of any of the vessels is outside acceptable limits. 
• Providing technical operating budgets, for Management approval, and controlling costs and expenditures within these budgets. 
• Preparing and controlling budgets for the yearly “maintenance cost” of the managed fleet. Maintenance costs include costs of spare parts, maintenance /repairs of vessels hull machinery and equipment by sub-contractors, survey fees, etc. 
• Approving technical invoices and disbursement accounts. 
• Monitoring the overall maintenance of vessels and applying procedures and plans in order to improve effectiveness and reduce maintenance costs. 
• Monitoring the energy performance programs and reports the progress to technical manager. 
• Closely monitor vessels OPEX and endeavour to operate vessels within the assigned budget. Report any variations to Technical Manager. 
• Implementing repairs effectively and efficiently to the owners’ favour. 
• The continuous evaluation and prioritization of the technical support requirements of vessels. 
• Providing technical guidance on fuel and lubricant issues. 
• Organizing and monitoring the vessels’ third-party Inspections. 
• Monitoring results of the internal and external audit reports and office reports e.g., safety statistics and trend analysis. 
• Monitoring reports from vessels e.g., Safety Committee meeting minutes, reports from PSC, commercial surveys and inspections and briefs/ coordinates with the personnel involved for further actions. 
• Complying with the SMS procedures and requirements and demonstrating his commitment to the continual improvement of SMS performance. 
• Ensuring that the working conditions in the office and onboard are safe and hygienic. 
• Monitoring performance of SMS Objectives and Targets and reports to DPA any deviations. 
• Participating in the handling of emergency incidents onboard, evaluating the conditions and organizing courses of action under a proper risk management. 
• The technical superintendent is responsible for the routine monitoring and verification of planned maintenance on board vessels placed under his direct charge. He shall respond the overdue jobs. The status of maintenance standards to be discussed in monthly technical department meeting. 
• The Master and Chief Engineer is responsible for the implementation of and compliance with the PMS and other maintenance routines on board his vessel.