Technical Superintendent - Tanker Fleet

About the role

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Superintendent to act as its shore-based technical representative in Nigeria. The role covers the technical operations and maintenance of an assigned fleet of about five tankers, including vessel performance, maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, regulatory compliance and technical reporting. The position reports to the Technical Superintendent in Dubai and is based in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee technical management, planned maintenance, vessel condition monitoring and defect resolution across the assigned tankers.
• Attend vessels at Nigerian ports and anchorages to manage breakdowns, repairs and technical emergencies.
• Prepare repair and dry-docking specifications, evaluate vendor quotations and supervise repair works.
• Ensure vessels remain ready for SIRE/CDI vetting, Port State Control, flag and class surveys.
• Review technical requisitions, coordinate spare parts procurement and verify vendor invoices.
• Monitor technical expenditure, contribute to fleet budgets and report regularly to management.
• Liaise with NIMASA, classification societies, local shipyards, surveyors and service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and support to onboard Chief Engineers.

Required profile

• Class 1 Motor or Combined Certificate of Competency (CoC) from a recognised authority, with a valid NIMASA endorsement; steam-only certificates are not accepted.
• Recent experience as Chief Engineer on chemical or product tankers with two-stroke main engines (MAN B&W or equivalent) within the last five years.
• Previous experience with an established tanker management company.
• Based in Lagos or willing to relocate; candidates with LNG-only or offshore-only experience, or those seeking to return to sea, will not be considered.
• Previous shore-based experience as an Assistant or Technical Superintendent is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of SIRE/CDI vetting, planned maintenance systems and dry-docking procedures.
• Knowledge of Nigerian shipyards, NIMASA, classification societies and local maritime vendors is desirable.
• Strong technical judgement, problem-solving, reporting and communication skills.
• Integrity, independence and accountability in technical and procurement decisions.