Technical Superintendent – Marine Vessels (Nigeria)

About the role

Smit Lamnalco is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance and repair activities of its vessels operating in Nigeria. You will ensure technical reliability, maximise fleet utilisation and uphold the highest safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute preventive maintenance programmes on board vessels.
• Supervise, coach and instruct chief engineers to align technical management with company expectations.
• Plan and oversee repairs, managing crew and subcontractors within agreed budgets and quality standards.
• Allocate costs for repairs, dockings, damages and modifications accurately.
• Guide vessel crews to meet company standards and specifications.
• Promote Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) awareness and lead by example.
• Interface with classification societies, flag states and other regulatory authorities to maintain technical integrity and strong stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of verifiable experience as a technical superintendent, port engineer or technical manager in a marine/offshore environment.
• Higher or secondary vocational education in mechanical engineering, naval architecture or an equivalent field.
• Previous experience as a chief engineer on offshore support vessels is preferred.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering knowledge
• Naval architecture principles
• Vessel maintenance and repair management
• Technical supervision and crew coaching
• Cost allocation and budgeting for marine projects
• SHEQ compliance and safety leadership

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading marine support services provider.
• Exposure to challenging offshore environments in the Gulf of Guinea.
• Professional development within a global group of companies.