Technical Superintendent

Position: Technical Superintendent

Job ID: 1613/44

Location: Lowestoft

Rate/Salary: £70,000 (plus bonus)

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Technical Superintendent

Typically, this person will ensuring all shipboard mechanical / electrical machinery and navigation electronics are operated and maintained in a safe, efficient  manner.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Technical Superintendent:

•             Have full budgetary responsibility of assigned vessels - making sure they are always operational, safe, and efficient

•             Ensure planned vessel inspections are carried out, including preparation of the vessel for appropriate class/flag inspections

•             Take the lead on ensuring everyday maintenance & physical Repairs, dry docks - and making sure this work is carried out to the required industry standards

•             Be a Technical Vessel expert to support land-based, and on-board personnel          

Qualifications and requirement for the Technical Superintendent:

•             Someone with existing shoreside experience in a similar post, coupled with a background to 2nd Engineer and above, or a strong Ship Repair background

•             Any additional Electrical Engineering exposure and ability to read electrical drawings is very advantageous

•             A problem solver that comes up with realistic solutions

•             Excellent communicator

•             Good eye for detail and report-writing skills

•             Must have the immediate right to live and work in the UK