Technical Superintendent (Offshore Vessels)

Technical Superintendent (Offshore Vessels)

Adexen has been mandated by a leading international player in offshore marine services (oil & gas industry) to recruit a Technical Superintendent to ensure the technical performance and availability of its vessels

Responsibilities

The Technical Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the technical availability and reliability of vessels within the assigned fleet, in line with budget and operational requirements.

The role plays a key part in maintaining high technical standards, optimizing maintenance processes, and supporting HSE excellence across operations.

• Ensure technical availability of vessels in line with operational and budgetary targets
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities in compliance with company standards
• Conduct annual technical inspections of assigned vessels
• Monitor maintenance performance and ensure continuous improvement

• Participate in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget
• Monitor and control maintenance costs on a monthly basis in coordination with finance teams
• Ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high technical standards

• Promote and support a strong HSE culture across the fleet
• Participate in incident investigations and implement preventive actions
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations (ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW)

• Manage and supervise Chief Engineers across the assigned fleet
• Collaborate with internal departments including Crewing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations
• Interface with external stakeholders such as classification societies, flag authorities, and suppliers

Qualifications & Experience

• Chief Engineer certification or equivalent maritime qualification
• Proven experience in a similar role within the offshore or maritime industry
• Managerial experience onboard or within a shipping company
• Strong technical expertise in vessel maintenance and operations
• Strong knowledge of international maritime standards and regulations
• Proficiency in CMMS tools and maintenance systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)