Technical Superintendent - UAE

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At Smit Lamnalco, we invite you to be part of a journey where the extraordinary is the norm, and where your talents are celebrated as we chart a course towards unparalleled success.

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The Middle East Region is seeking a Technical Superintendent to be based in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.  

As a Technical Superintendent you are responsible for the technical operational deployment, maintenance and docking of vessels, operating in different areas in the Middle East Region. In close cooperation with the international crew on board you will ensure that the vessels are in an excellent technical and maintenance state to ensure the continuity of services to our clients.

You report to the Contract Manager (P&L responsible) with a functional line to the Group Technical Manager. You will travel regularly to the various operations within the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and carry out maintenance work on board and monitor the quality standard.
• Planning, organizing, supervising repairs, inspections and dockings and the preparation of final technical and financial reports.
• 1st point of contact for the international crew (HWTC’s) in case of technical questions or defects.
• Supervising and providing technical advice and support to the Chief Engineers on board.
• Instructing and monitoring the maintenance progress and quality on board via the PM System (MARAD). 
• Investigating and analyzing technical defects and taking preventive and corrective measures in a timely manner.
• Conducting inspections and guiding surveys on board by external parties.
• Drawing up and monitoring maintenance budgets.
• Approve purchase orders and monitor / follow up on goods received.
• Liaise with suppliers, classification societies and other external parties.
• Monitoring and updating of ship certificates and technical documents.
• Handling of damage reports and claims.

To be successfull in this position you will recognize yourselves in the following:

• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Maritime engineering or Naval Engineering.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in a similar role / experience as Chief Engineer is required.
• International work experience, preferably gained in the Middle East.
• Excellent managerial and Project Management skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach, maintaining high standards and good work ethics.
• High level of organizational and planning skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality outcomes that are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Fluent command of the English language, spoken and written. Other languages such as Arabic would be an advantage.

Join Our Voyage:

Interested? Then your next port of call can be one of our contracts in the Middle East.

We offer the chance to work with a talented team of professionals. We value your growth and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you unleash your full potential.

This position is a rotational position, your schedule would be 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off. The actual schedule depends on the contract location.

Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us. Apply now and set sail towards a future of success and achievement.

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.