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Technical Superintendent
About this role
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the Technical Superintendent will act as the day-to-day technical lead for the client’s five‑vessel fleet. The role covers vessel attendance, planned maintenance, defect rectification, repairs, contractor supervision, technical procurement, class and flag coordination, and ensuring the fleet’s technical readiness, safety and compliance.
What you would do
- Lead the day-to-day technical management of the five-vessel fleet in Nigeria.
- Oversee vessel attendance, planned maintenance, defect rectification and repairs.
- Supervise contractors and dry-docking activities.
- Manage technical procurement and budgeting for the fleet.
- Ensure safety, compliance and vetting across vessels.
- Coordinate class and flag requirements and liaise with stakeholders.
What they are asking for
- Minimum of two years as Chief Engineer, or three years as Second Engineer with Class 1 (Motor) certificate
- Progressive experience in the engine department of tankers or comparable vessels
- At least 10 years as a certificated officer
- Cadet and rating time may be recognised as sea service but does not count toward certificated-officer requirement
- Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer Officer (STCW III/2, Class 1 Motor) or Second Engineer (STCW III/2) with clear route to Class 1
- Demonstrable command of medium-speed diesel machinery relevant to vessels in the 1,200 - 17,000 DWT range
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