Technical Superintendent

About the Role

Comaea Consulting is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Technical Superintendent for their client's India office, based in Gurugram. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical performance, maintenance, compliance, and operational reliability of assigned vessels, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with international maritime regulations, while supporting cost control and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise technical aspects of vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ensure vessels comply with safety, quality, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate vessel repair, maintenance, dry docking, and modification activities to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Support dry docking projects including planning, technical specifications, budgeting, execution, inspections, and timely completion of repair works.
• Review vessel operating budgets and monitor repair and technical expenses.
• Conduct vessel inspections and follow up on deficiencies, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement technical guidelines, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and guidance to onboard crews and shore-based personnel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Chief Engineer qualification.
• 12 months sailing experience on Merchant Vessels.
• Experience handling dry docking, vessel maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.
• Exposure to vessel budgeting, cost analysis, and repair planning.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems and technical reporting software; exposure to Trans software is an advantage.
• Good understanding of classification, statutory, and international maritime regulations.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a lean and fast-paced environment with an owner’s mindset.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working ashore as a Technical Superintendent is a nice to have.

The Offer

• Opportunity to work in a stable set up.
• Exposure to a technically focused and commercially driven fleet environment.
• Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities.