Job Description
Superintendent, Technical
Posting Start Date:  09/07/2026
Country/Region:  Brazil
Work Location:  Brazil Rio de Janeiro
Business/Function:  POSH
  • Based in Rio, Brazil, reporting to the Manager, Technical in Singapore, matrix report to the SSAV Country Head in Brazil.
  • Local lead of technical for SSAVs, responsible for overseeing daily technical operations and team.
  • Supervisory responsibilities to the Superintendent, Technical
  • Support management in the development and implementation of technical policies for SSAVs.
  • This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, survey schedules, onboard general assessment of vessels, inspections, and docking, etc.
  • Ensure the assigned vessels are technically operational or otherwise managed accordingly to the management agreement requirement.
  • Liaise with vendors and operation/marketing teams on technical and operational readiness. including vessel performance, etc.
  • Perform the assessment for dry-docking, repair quotes and selection of shipyards for repair works, ship maintenance and class special survey etc.
  • Prepare in advance and submit the budgetary costs of dry-docking repairs or class special survey to the seniors and management for approval.
  • Attend to vessel dry-docking, repairs and survey when required and determine repair specifications for dry docking and maintenance.
  • Provide and compile post-evaluation reports and upon completion of dry docking, including summaries of works performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditures.
  • Identify and source for technical and operational supplies required for the vessels and ensure the rates provide the best value.
  • Monitor scheduled Planned Maintenance are completed effectively.
  • Ensure that all copies of statutory, class and equipment certificates are properly maintained and documented.
  • Provide technical assistance, support and advice to vessels.
  • Perform monthly review of logs processes and attend to vessel inspections.
  • Responsible for reviewing critical spare parts for SSAVs and overseeing inventory management.
  • Supervise contractors' repair/maintenance of vessels.
  • Perform budgeting and cost control measures on ship spares and docking requirements.
  • Perform technical compliance audits and investigation on defects/failures on a regular scheduled basis to ensure conformance.
  • Work closely with the HSE Management team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of QHSE system and policies for the Division.
  • Perform systematic review of recommended codes, guidelines and standards and ensure compliance with Quality & Safety Management standards.
  • Ensure and maintain vessels' zero loss time accident record and to report all vessel incidents, Near Misses to prevent and eliminate potential incidents.
  • Undertake any other Technical related assignments as and when required.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Recognised Degree or Diploma in Marine or Mechanical Engineering
  • Must have sailed on board offshore vessels as Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer or equivalent working experiences.
  • Class 1 or Class 2 COC, DP Maintenance Certificate, High Voltage Certificate