Technical Superintendent

Location: Lagos

Salary: ₦8,000,000 – ₦10,000,000 Monthly (Negotiable)

Industry: Maritime / Shipping

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Technical Superintendent (Dubai)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical operations and maintenance of an assigned fleet of approximately five tankers. The successful candidate will be responsible for vessel performance, maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting while serving as the company's shore-based technical representative in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management, planned maintenance, vessel condition monitoring, and defect resolution across assigned tankers.

• Attend vessels at Nigerian ports and anchorages to manage breakdowns, repairs and technical emergencies.

• Prepare repair and dry-docking specifications, evaluate vendor quotations, and supervise repair works.

• Ensure vessels maintain readiness for SIRE/CDI vetting, Port State Control, flag and class surveys.

• Review technical requisitions, coordinate spare parts procurement and verify vendor invoices.

• Monitor technical expenditure, contribute to fleet budgets and provide regular reports to management.

• Liaise with NIMASA, classification societies, local shipyards, surveyors and service providers.

• Provide technical guidance and support to onboard Chief Engineers.

Requirements

• Class 1 Motor or Combined Certificate of Competency (CoC) from a recognised issuing authority, with valid NIMASA endorsement. Steam-only certificates will not be considered.

• Recent experience serving as Chief Engineer on chemical or product tankers with two-stroke main engines (MAN B&W or equivalent) within the last five years.

• Previous experience with an established tanker management company.

• Strong knowledge of SIRE/CDI vetting, planned maintenance systems, and dry-docking procedures.

• Candidates must be based in Lagos or willing to relocate.

• Previous shore-based experience as an Assistant or Technical Superintendent is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Nigerian shipyards, NIMASA, classification societies and local maritime vendors is desirable.

• Strong technical judgement, problem-solving, reporting and communication skills.

• High level of integrity, independence and accountability in technical and procurement decisions.

Note: Candidates with LNG-only or offshore-only experience, or those seeking to return to sea, will not be considered.

<