Technical Superintendent - Marine / Tanker Fleet

About the role

An experienced Technical Superintendent is sought to oversee the technical management, maintenance, operational reliability and regulatory compliance of a fleet of about five tankers. The role is shore-based in Lagos, with regular travel to vessels, ports and shipyards, and reports to a Technical Superintendent based overseas. It suits a seasoned marine engineer with recent seagoing experience as a Chief Engineer on chemical or product tankers.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the technical condition of the vessels, monitor planned maintenance, machinery performance and outstanding repairs, and guide onboard Chief Engineers.
• Attend vessels at Nigerian ports, terminals and anchorages to supervise repairs, investigate breakdowns and resolve emergencies, making independent technical decisions.
• Prepare repair specifications and dry-docking scopes, evaluate shipyard proposals and quotations, and supervise repair and dry-docking work.
• Keep vessels ready for SIRE/CDI, Port State Control, flag state and classification society inspections, and liaise with NIMASA, surveyors and regulators.
• Review technical requisitions, assess vendor quotations, verify invoices and monitor technical expenditure.
• Report regularly to the overseas Technical Superintendent and management, and maintain good working relationships with shipyards, vendors and authorities.

Required profile

• Class 1 Motor or Combined Certificate of Competency with a valid NIMASA endorsement; steam-only certificates are not accepted.
• Recent service as a Chief Engineer on chemical or product tankers within the last five years.
• Experience with two-stroke main engines, preferably MAN B&W or equivalent.
• Previous sailing experience with an established tanker management company.
• Demonstrable experience with SIRE/CDI vetting, planned maintenance systems and dry-docking preparation.
• Based in Lagos or willing to relocate, and willing to stay in a shore-based technical management position.

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years of shore-based experience as an Assistant Technical Superintendent or Technical Superintendent.
• Experience preparing technical budgets, repair specifications and dry-docking scopes.
• Exposure to shipyard supervision, marine procurement and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian shipyards, NIMASA procedures, classification societies and local vendors.

Compensation is N8,000,000 to N10,000,000 per month, negotiable. Candidates apply by submitting an updated CV stating their qualifications, certificate, NIMASA endorsement, tanker experience, engine types and shore-based management experience.