Technical Superintendent at a Marine Logistics Service Provider - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client is a marine logistics service provider in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. They also offer services in the Subsea and Engineering sectors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Superintendent

Locations: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• A marine logistics service provider is seeking a Technical Superintendent to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective technical management of assigned vessels, maintaining high operational availability and compliance with safety and statutory regulations while embedding the company's QHSE culture onboard.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe application of the company’s safety policies and promote a QHSE-driven culture onboard all assigned vessels.
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets for assigned vessels, ensuring cost discipline.
• Maintain a 95% Technical Availability Rate (TAR) to optimize vessel availability.
• Ensure zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) and accidents.
• Oversee accurate and timely reporting of technical incidents, breakdowns, and interventions (UPMP, PMP, UJ reports).
• Ensure timely and cost-effective repairs in accordance with Class and statutory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date Class, statutory, and related technical certificates for all vessels.
• Validate purchase requisitions and orders related to parts, services, and consumables.
• Liaise with Classification Societies for surveys, certificate renewals, and Class status reports.
• Prepare vessels for drydock within the designated window and ensure no drydock extensions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners (BTS, Shipyards).
• Conduct regular onboard visits, including technical and electrical inspections (VTI).
• Oversee proper handovers during vessel transfers between ship managers.
• Manage Chief Engineers, including annual appraisals, competency evaluations, and career development.
• Implement and ensure timely updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/TA).
• Conduct monthly reviews of vessel CCTV footage to identify and escalate security or operational concerns.
• Ensure routine lube oil analysis is conducted and reported per SMS/TA requirements.
• Maintain and update complete vessel inventory records.
• Keep abreast of new maritime regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a similar certification.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-vessel fleets and technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of vessel technical operations, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets and working with CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with classification societies, flag state requirements, and ISM Code.

Remuneration
The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Further assessments will be required. 
• Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date.