Technical Superintendent – Marine Vessels (Nigeria)

About the role

Make your mark as Technical Superintendent Nigeria at Smit Lamnalco. You will manage and execute day‑to‑day maintenance and repair activities of assigned vessels within set time‑frames and budgets, ensuring technical reliability and maximizing fleet utilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute day‑to‑day preventive maintenance onboard vessels to maintain technical reliability and prevent downtime/off‑hire.
• Supervise, coach and instruct chief engineers to ensure technical management aligns with company expectations.
• Execute repairs and supervise crew and subcontractors according to planning, budget and quality standards.
• Allocate costs correctly for vessel repairs, dockings, damages and modifications.
• Guide crew to meet company standards and follow guidelines and specifications.
• Promote Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) awareness and lead by example.
• Interface with classification societies, flag states and other regulatory authorities while maintaining cordial stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Experience as a technical superintendent or technical manager in a similar marine environment.
• Higher or secondary vocational education in mechanical engineering, naval architecture or equivalent.
• Former chief engineer experience on offshore support vessels is preferred.
• At least 7 years verifiable experience as a technical superintendent, port engineer or technical manager (junior candidates also welcome).
• Fluent spoken and written English.

What we offer

• A dynamic environment collaborating with a talented, multicultural team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.