Technical Superintendent

Roles and Responsibilities

• The position is based in Johor and will involve travel within Malaysia.
• Co-ordinates maintenance and repair activities in accordance with classification society's rule and regulations, and operations requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Work with Master and Chief Engineer of marine craft regarding repairs for writing of specifications to be sent to yards for quotation.
• Monitors all major technical problems of marine crafts to be repaired immediately and/or to be repaired during docking.
• Supervises the appointed yard regarding docking and repairs of marine craft.
• Prepares and organises the marine crafts for survey by the classification bodies.
• Assists in project modifications/conversions of marine crafts, inspection and costing.
• Liaises with Purchasing Department in the requisition and approval of spares according to specifications of repair.
• Reviews and monitors monthly maintenance report and solves technical problem.
• Organises shore assistant to attend to repairs and conducts random spot checks on board marine crafts.
• Discusses with Technical Manager on the condition and status of the vessels on a weekly basis.
• To ensure all marine team activities are done within best safe marine practice.
• Prepare and monitors annual budgets for the vessels assigned to him/her.
• Authorise contracts with contractors within the approval limit and after discussion with the Technical Manager.
• Instruct, direct and coach watchkeeping engineers onboard and manage their competency.
• Authorises commitments and/or expenses in compliance with authorisation rules.
• Ensures that marine vessels operations are optimized by reviewing productivity and efficiency.
• Safety & Quality orientated.

Qualifications and Experience

• Malaysia citizen.
• Diploma in Marine Engineering/ Certificate of Competency (COC) Class 3 in motorship and or relevant Technical Marine experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the shipping or maritime industry within similar capacity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Experience with MS Office related software.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Analytical individual with strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid Malaysia International Passport for travel without restrictions.
• Reporting to Technical Manager.
• Possess own vehicle.