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▷ Only 24h Left! Assistant - Technical Superintendent

▷ Only 24h Left! Assistant - Technical Superintendent

House of ShippingChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
15 hours ago
Job description

Company Brief

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We're excited to partner with one of our fastest-growing clients to help them find top talent!

Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber Assistant - Technical Superintendent.

This position is an on-site position for Chennai.

Background and experience :

  • 4 years of experience in the marine industry, preferably as :
  • Technical capacity in the marine field
  • Familiarity with maritime regulations, technical ship operations, and purchasing processes.
  • Working knowledge of planned maintenance systems (PMS), certification standards, and marine repair cycles.
  • Good sense of responsibility and self-motivation
  • Good command of the English language
  • Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.

Job purpose :

The Assistant Technical Superintendent supports the Technical department in managing the day-to-day technical operations of assigned vessels. This includes monitoring vessel performance, supporting planned maintenance, contributing to repair / drydocking planning, and ensuring compliance with the Company’s Safety Management System and maritime regulations. The role serves as a learning and support function, preparing the incumbent for more senior technical management roles.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

Technical Support & Compliance

  • Monitor the technical and operational performance of assigned vessels.
  • Be adequately conversant with the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and actively participate in its implementation.
  • Follow up on shipboard quality assurance system requirements as directed by the Manager - Technical and Marine.
  • The Assistant Technical Superintendent is working directly under the Technical Fleet Manager's supervision. The Assistant Technical Superintendent is accountable to the Technical Fleet Manager and / or to an allocated Technical personnel.
  • Contribute to the development and revision of technical procedures and manuals.
  • Repair and Maintenance Support

  • Assist Technical Superintendents in planning repairs, dry-docking, and surveys.
  • Track pending maintenance jobs and ensure timely communication with vessel crews.
  • Support collection and analysis of maintenance data and downtime reports.
  • Insurance, Claims & Certification

  • Assist in follow-up of insurance and claim-related matters in coordination with the relevant Technical Superintendent.
  • Support documentation and recordkeeping for certification and statutory compliance.
  • Cost Control & Procurement

  • Support purchasing activities by tracking requisitions, comparing vendor offers, and preparing cost estimates.
  • Assist in maintaining budget logs and cost control reports for technical expenditures.
  • Shipboard Support & Safety

  • Provide operational support to shipboard teams regarding technical issues, spare part follow-up, or regulatory updates.
  • Promote onboard safety awareness, environmental compliance, and energy efficiency efforts
  • Education requirements :

    Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent

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