Opportunity: Technical Superintendent at Boskalis (Smit Lamnalco)
Boskalis, a global leader in dredging, maritime infrastructure, and maritime services, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Technical Superintendent to join their team in Nigeria. If you are passionate about maritime engineering and ready to take on a pivotal role in managing vessel reliability, this is your chance to make a significant mark in the industry.
The Role
As a Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Maintenance and Repair (M&R) activities of assigned vessels. Your primary goal is to ensure the technical reliability of the fleet while optimizing utilization within strict timeframes and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance Management: Coordinate and execute preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and off-hire periods.
- Leadership: Supervise, coach, and instruct Chief Engineers to ensure technical operations meet company standards.
- Operational Oversight: Manage repairs, supervise subcontractors, and oversee all associated costs including dockings and modifications.
- Safety and Compliance: Champion Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and serve as the primary interface for regulatory bodies, including Classification Societies and Flag States.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
- Higher or Secondary vocational education in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of verifiable experience as a Technical Superintendent, Port Engineer, or Technical Manager.
- Prior experience in a similar maritime or offshore support environment is essential.
- Former experience as a Chief Engineer on offshore support vessels is highly preferred.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Joining Boskalis means becoming part of a diverse, global organization of over 11,000 professionals committed to creating new horizons and providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Boskalis on careers.boskalis.com to apply.
