Job Description

Technical Superintendent - Bunker

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Date: 10 Jul 2025
Location: Dubai
Company: Fleet Management Middle East DMCC
Our 30-year journey rides on the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 650+ diverse types of vessels.





Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others.





In a shore career at FLEET, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self-driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to FLEET's short and long-term sustainable growth - whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communications.

Job Position Summary

The Technical Superintendent will actively lead an on-shore and off-shore team to deliver high quality, innovative, sustainable solutions to the customer with complete responsibility for safe and cost-effective management of the vessels assigned.



Employee will work directly under group in charge or senior manager for all vessel day to day activities and responsible for 4-5 bunker tanker working with oil major on T/C or spot businesses.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Management/ Operations

Accountable for vessel inspection and ensure the ships condition and maintenance standards adhere to organisation procedures

Ensure all maintenance is performed to a high standard and as per manufacturer's recommendations

Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders

Supervise daily operational activities of all assigned vessels

Advise Line Manager on a regular basis about vessel operation, budgetary performance and any untoward incidents on vessels in the fleet

Liaise with the Procurement Department related to supply of spare parts of all vessels, considering the opportunities for replenishment in respect to the trading commitments of the vessels to provide for the most economical supply

Responsible for communication, promotion and implementation of company's health, safety, environment and quality policy on board the vessels related to technical

Drives all technical related mobilization activities, refits, dry-docking & major repairs. Plan for repairs and dry-docking of the vessels at suitable regular intervals

Ensure vsl strictly follow port operating guidelines.

Closely monitor vessel all certification and SIRE requirements

Regulatory/Legislative Statutory Compliance

100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO),class Flag State, charters operating standards and Port State rules and regulations

Maintenance of ship certificate and survey status at all times keeping track of renewals and placement on board vessels.

Financial Management

Maintain, monitor and report budgets for all vessels under charge. Work closely with Technical staff, purchasing and finance controllers to ensure budget is within the agreed variables/targets (current target 3% variance)


Support reporting manager to plan "Operating Budget" for all vessels under charge.

Responsible for planning and execution of all dry-docking activities within the allotted budget limits

subject to change based on company policy

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Scan the environment and recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in the system

Drive implementation of approved 'Continuous Improvement' projects in collaboration with the Quality team

Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP's.

Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awareness

Health, Safety and Environment Compliance

Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under charge

Act as a first point of contact for any emergencies aboard vessels under charge. Ensure a technically qualified representative is available and responds to emergencies within the agreed time limit

Ensures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organisation

Responsible for corrective action being implemented to remedy safety hazards or risks and restore a safe working environment on board vessels. Escalate to Manager in the event of the hazards/risks exceeding authority limits provided in the role

Owns and responsible for delivery of safety messages/training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visits

People and Leadership Management

Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge

Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals

Ensure development plans are in place for all offshore team members and it is followed up closely to ensure completion

Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvement

Manage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers

Job Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

Bachelor's degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine Engineering/ Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification

Hold MEO Class 1 (for Chief Engineer/Second Engineer) under STCW Code.

A minimum of 1 years' relevant experience as Chief Engineer/Second Engineer plus 1 to 2 Year Shore experience as Suptd with good company on Tanker/Gas in the relevant type of vessel being recruited for e.g. Oil, Chemical or Gas, etc. Of this a minimum sailing experience of 12 months is desirable on ships.

Desirable:

Knowledge in Classifications Society procedures, SIRE, Flag and IMO regulations is desirable.

Should have prior people management experience

Proven track record in intermediate and special dry dockings, ship repair, mobilizations and in-water repairs

Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage vessel financials within scope as well as satisfy client's requirements

IT literate and computer savvy

Business Administration qualification will be an added advantage

Competencies

Effective Decision Making


Analysis & Problem Solving


Interaction with Others


Collaboration, Inclusion, & Teamwork

Listening & Communication


Driving High Quality


Customer focus

Planning & Organizing

Initiative

Accountability


Responding to Context


Resilience & Well-being

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Attracting Salary package

Medical - Family Coverage (100% employer contribution)

Travel Allowance

Extra days of when travelling on weekends

Work Location

Dubai





Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based no race, color, sex religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.