Technical Superintendent
Key Skills
Job Description
- A Marine Master and or Marine Engineering degree with a minimum of three years of experience on board vessels or within the shipping industry, or possession of a Masters license or Chief Engineer license or Maroff license with at least two years of sea service as a Master or Chief Engineer Officer or 1st Maroff. Alternatively, a minimum of two years’ experience as a Technical Superintendent and or Vessel Manager in another shipping company.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and policies.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to safety protocols.
- Effective leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken.
- Extensive knowledge of the marine industry, including relevant rules, regulations, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of purchasing procedures and budget cost control.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and innovative ideas.
- Proficiency in computer programs used within the company structure.
- Solid operational knowledge of the assigned vessel types.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high performance standards with a strong sense of motivation and commitment.
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels.
- Implement and monitor compliance with the Company’s Safety Management System in relation to shipboard and departmental activities.
- Oversee the technical performance and operational conditions of assigned vessels.
- Ensure sound financial management and cost control measures.
- Arrange and oversee repairs, modifications, and dry-docking procedures.
- Ensure that all vessels maintain full certification in accordance with statutory, international, and environmental regulations.
- Prepare technical reports in compliance with the Safety Management System requirements.
- Promote and cultivate a strong safety culture and environmental awareness on board assigned vessels.
- Provide technical and operational support to shipboard management.
- Conduct daily reviews to ensure the proper operational status of the Planned Maintenance System (DNV Ship Manager).
- Perform technical inspections on assigned vessels, submitting at least one Vessel Condition Report annually.
- Conduct pre-joining briefings for Masters and Chief Engineers on vessel-specific matters and recent developments.
- Monitor and review periodic technical documentation submitted by vessels, ensuring proper follow-up and closure.
- Assess the competency of Masters and Chief Engineers for service on Nav-Tech-managed vessels.
- Implement and oversee the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM).
- Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- 8.33% holiday allowance and an annual 13th month bonus.
- 28 vacation days per year to recharge.
- A comprehensive pension scheme.
- Company car and internet allowances.
Core Responsibilities
Ensure the safe and efficient technical operation of assigned vessels, including overseeing repairs, dry-docking, and regulatory certification. Monitor compliance with the Safety Management System and provide technical support to shipboard management.
Requirements
Requires a Marine Master or Marine Engineering degree with at least three years of experience, or a Master/Chief Engineer license with two years of sea service. Candidates must have strong knowledge of the marine industry, safety protocols, and budget control.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 8.33% Holiday Allowance
- Annual 13th Month Bonus
- 28 Vacation Days Per Year
- Comprehensive Pension Scheme
- Company Car
- Internet Allowances
About Samskip
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Samskip is one of the largest European transport companies, with offices in 24 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, offering environmentally friendly multimodal transport services via shortsea, road, rail and inland waterway. We are committed to cost-effectiveness, operational excellence and best practice in sustainable transport. High frequency services connect destinations across Europe, the Baltic States, Russia and Central Asia, both door-to-door (including collection) and quay-to-quay, transported using a wide range of owned vessels, containers, trucks and trailers. To match equipment to cargoes shipped, options include a full range of ISO containers and reefers, including 33-pallet capacity 45ft units. Samskip's transportation and logistics activities focus mainly on the following sectors: European multimodal transport; North Atlantic integrated logistics; worldwide temperature controlled and ambient cargo forwarding and logistics and European breakbulk and project cargo movements. Through Samskip Logistics, the company offers a full range of services, including ocean freight, trucking, cold storage and documentation based on its in-depth knowledge of global refrigerated transport. These services are supported by a network of worldwide offices.