Job Title: Technical Superintendent
Company: DP World
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Not Specified
DP World is a global trade and logistics company focused on making the world’s trade flow more efficiently. With more than 108,100 employees across 74 countries on six continents, the company operates across Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology. DP World combines its global infrastructure with local expertise to provide integrated supply chain solutions and support international trade.
Job Summary
DP World is recruiting a Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical management and operations of assigned vessels. The successful candidate will be responsible for vessel maintenance, repairs, budgeting, surveys, inspections and dry-docking activities.
The role involves ensuring that company-owned and managed vessels operate safely, efficiently and economically while complying with classification requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Vessel Technical Management and Maintenance
- Oversee the overall technical management and operations of assigned vessels.
- Coordinate daily vessel maintenance, repairs, budgeting, surveys, inspections and docking activities.
- Ensure company-owned and managed vessels operate safely, efficiently and economically in compliance with classification and statutory regulations.
- Ensure assigned vessels remain technically operational and comply with applicable management agreement requirements.
- Maintain the classification status of assigned vessels and ensure monthly survey status reports are sent to the vessels.
- Monitor onboard Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) to ensure effective implementation and cost-efficient vessel management.
- Ensure vessel Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) are operated and reported in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Manage the technical budgets of assigned vessels.
- Oversee the installation and certification of third-party equipment, including diving, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and other temporary equipment.
- Liaise with Vessel Masters and Chief Engineers, providing technical advice and assistance when required.
Repairs, Supplies and Dry-Docking
- Identify and source technical and operational supplies for vessels at competitive rates.
- Coordinate and supervise vessel repairs using approved subcontractors, ensuring work is completed satisfactorily, on schedule and within approved budgets.
- Prepare comprehensive vessel dry-docking specifications and supervise dry-docking and repair activities through completion.
- Liaise with repair yards, subcontractors, classification societies and maritime authorities to ensure work complies with agreed specifications and schedules.
- Prepare detailed reports on vessel repairs, dry-docking activities and surveys, including associated costs.
- Ensure vessel repair and docking information is accurately updated in the Planned Maintenance System.
- Liaise with the Purchasing department to track and expedite purchase requisitions.
- Notify the Fleet Manager of procurement delays that could affect vessel operations.
- Ensure minimum spare parts requirements are maintained.
- Conduct monthly reviews of logs and processes, attend vessel inspections and submit reports.
- Maintain and update the vessel Technical Library, including ship plans and drawings.
Compliance and Stakeholder Management
- Ensure compliance with International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines and industry best practices.
- Liaise with customers on technical and operational matters, including vessel performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of tender documents, including cost estimates, budgets and project schedules.
- Participate in bid and tender evaluations.
- Support the appraisal and selection of repair yards and technical service providers.
- Conduct performance appraisals of onboard Chief Engineers at the end of their contracts.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through training and professional development.
- Undertake other technical assignments as required.
- Participate in annual reviews and evaluate project outcomes to identify successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present project evaluation findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess either of the following:
- Unlimited STCW ’95 Chief Engineer’s Licence (Motor) for seagoing vessels.
- Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the DP World recruitment portal.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.