Technical Superintendent

Role overview

This position is responsible for keeping assigned LNG and LPG vessels safe, dependable, and operating at peak efficiency under direct and third-party management arrangements where needed. The role also supports fleet-level studies and improvement projects aimed at delivering secure, reliable, and cost-effective marine operations.

Core responsibilities

• Oversee vessel maintenance and repairs to ensure high technical standards and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical and shipping support to vessels using marine engineering expertise.
• Support vessel budget preparation, track spending, and analyze differences against plan with clear explanations.
• Work with the Supply Department to identify and source technical and operational items for vessels while helping secure the most economical rates.
• Make sure all flag, class, and regulatory obligations are met, including certificate validity and survey completion when due.
• Review vessel improvement opportunities and technical issues, then recommend practical solutions, modifications, and action plans.
• Prepare structured analyses and reports covering technical condition, repairs, dry docking, and vessel performance.
• Help keep loss-time accident exposure at the lowest possible level by tracking incidents and near misses and supporting preventive actions.
• Contribute to ship management policies and procedures.
• Work with the Supply Department on the purchase of spare parts, gears, and other required equipment.
• Prepare, organize, review, and update dry docking specifications as required.
• Support risk assessments and accident or incident investigations, and produce formal reports.
• Carry out Emergency Response Plan duties under the direction of the Company Incident Commander.
• Take part in technical and engineering studies and propose ways to improve vessel quality standards.
• Represent the company at industry forums when required.
• Coordinate with customers on technical and operational topics, including vessel performance.

Additional responsibilities

• Follow all QHSE policies, procedures, instructions, and controls to support a safe, secure, environmentally responsible service.
• Apply approved policies, systems, processes, and procedures, and guide team members to ensure proper implementation.
• Support departmental projects as assigned.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Class 2 level of competency is required.
• 4 to 8 years of overall experience is needed.
• At least 2 years must be in a relevant role on board LNG/LPG vessels.
• 2 years of ashore experience in LNG/LPG vessel repair or maintenance supervision is required.

Job-specific capabilities

• Strong understanding of technical operations for large gas carriers.
• Previous exposure to LNG/LPG refit work.
• Ability to investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Competence in preparing and controlling budgets.
• Hands-on experience with engineering troubleshooting.

Key result areas

• Ensure compliance with vessel class, flag, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor vessel budgets and provide explanations for variances.
• Deliver Emergency Response Plan duties effectively.
• Produce statistical analyses and reports on vessel performance and technical standards.

Work details

This is a full-time onsite role based in Doha, Qatar.