Are you an experienced maritime engineering professional ready to take on a pivotal role in managing critical vessel operations? DP World, a global leader in trade and logistics, invites applications for the position of Technical Superintendent. Join our dedicated, diverse, and professional team of over 108,100 employees across 74 countries as we rapidly transform and integrate our businesses to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions.

At DP World, we are committed to making the world's trade flow better, pushing it further and faster towards a seamless supply chain fit for the future. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission by ensuring the optimal technical performance and compliance of our fleet.

About the Role: Technical Superintendent

The Technical Superintendent plays a crucial role in the overall management and technical operations of assigned vessels. This demanding yet rewarding position requires a proactive approach to maintenance, meticulous attention to compliance, and strong leadership in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and economic operation of our valuable marine assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Vessel Management & Maintenance: Oversee daily maintenance, repairs, and survey scheduling. Conduct onboard general assessments and inspections, and manage dry-docking processes when required.
Operational Excellence & Compliance: Ensure all Company-owned and managed vessels operate safely, efficiently, and economically, in full compliance with Class and Statutory regulations. Maintain the classification status of vessels and ensure timely reporting.
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Support and monitor on-board PPM systems, ensuring cost-effective management and effective implementation according to company standards and procedures.
Budget & Resource Management: Hold budget responsibility for technical elements of assigned vessels. Identify and source technical and operational supplies, ensuring economical rates.
Third-Party Equipment & Services: Oversee the installation and certification of third-party equipment (e.g., Diving, ROV). Coordinate and supervise service repairs, utilizing approved sub-contractors and ensuring timely, satisfactory completion within budget.
Technical Guidance & Liaison: Liaise proactively with Vessel Masters and Chief Engineers, providing expert technical advice and assistance. Collaborate with the Purchasing department to track and expedite requisitions, ensuring minimum spare requirements are met.
Dry-Docking & Repairs: Prepare accurate and comprehensive vessel dry-dock specifications. Supervise dry-dockings and repairs, potentially at remote locations, liaising with repair yards, sub-contractors, Class, and Administration to ensure adherence to specifications and schedules.
Reporting & Documentation: Provide detailed written reports on in-service repairs, dry-docking repairs, and surveys, including cost incurred. Ensure all relevant information is updated in the PMS system. Maintain and update the vessel Technical Library.
Customer & Industry Engagement: Liaise with customers on technical and operational matters, including vessel performance. Ensure adherence to IMCA guidelines and "best industry practices."
Strategic Input: Contribute to the appraisal and selection of repair yards and technical service providers. Provide input for tender documents, including establishing costs, budgets, and programs.
Personnel Development: Carry out appraisals of Chief Engineers at the end of their contracts, contributing to team development.

Additional Contributions:

Maintain a high level of technical knowledge through continuous personal development, training, and self-learning.
Undertake other technical-related assignments as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Participate in annual reviews and project evaluations to assess success and identify areas for future improvement.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional with a strong background in marine engineering. The ideal candidate will possess:

An Unlimited STCW ’95 Chief Engineer’s license (Motor) for sea-going vessels, OR
An Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanics / Electromechanical Engineering.

You will be a critical thinker, an excellent communicator, and a proven leader capable of managing complex technical operations and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Join DP World and be part of a global team that is shaping the future of trade. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.