Technical Superintendent - OSV Fleet

About the role

A marine logistics service provider in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, active in subsea and engineering, is looking for an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical supervision and maintenance of its OSV vessels. The role ensures the fleet runs safely, reliably and efficiently while meeting Class, statutory and company requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the technical performance and maintenance of assigned vessels, including routine OPEX maintenance and planned CAPEX activities
• Ensure compliance with company QHSE requirements onboard
• Manage vessel OPEX/CAPEX budgets and coordinate maintenance, repairs and technical interventions to minimise off-hire
• Validate requisitions and purchase orders for parts, services, spares and consumables
• Liaise with Classification Societies on surveys, certificates and class status
• Maintain accurate Task Assistant/CMMS records and coordinate technical inspections, including VTI and electrical surveys
• Prepare vessels for dry-docking within the approved window and submit technical reports on maintenance and breakdowns
• Support take-over, handover and transfer activities, including inventory and documentation, and monitor routine lube oil analysis

Required profile

• Degree in Marine Engineering and/or equivalent Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Chief Engineer)
• Strong sailing background as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer, ideally on OSVs and PSVs
• Minimum 2-4 years of shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent managing a multi-vessel fleet
• Experience managing vessel maintenance, dry-docking, OPEX/CAPEX budgets and technical procurement
• Experience working with Classification Societies, shipyards and technical service providers, and supervising Chief Engineers

Required skills

• High proficiency with CMMS and maintenance management systems
• Managing complex shipyard work scopes and technical reporting

Remuneration is competitive, along with other benefits. Applications close on 14 November 2026; interviews are held on a rolling basis and further assessments are required.