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FULL_TIME
2-5

Technical Superintendent - Gas

3/16/2026

The Technical Superintendent will provide end-to-end technical and operational oversight for assigned Gas vessels, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient ship management. This involves acting as the primary technical point of contact for vessels, clients, and stakeholders while supporting strategic objectives and continuous fleet performance improvement.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is an integrated maritime solutions provider. Managing a fleet of over 650 vessels, 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based employees enable the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient ship management services through a network of 11 ship management, 26 crew service and four wholly-owned maritime training centres across the world. Alongside comprehensive ship management services, BSM offers a suite of complementary maritime solutions that are customised to meet individual customer requirements. As a member of the Schulte Group, BSM benefits from its 135+ years of experience in the shipping industry.
About the Role

As a Technical Superintendent at BSM, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end technical and operational oversight of assigned Gas vessels, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient ship management. The role plays a critical part in connecting ship and shore by acting as the primary technical point of contact for vessels, clients, and external stakeholders, while supporting BSM’s strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of fleet performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver contractual ship management services in line with customer agreements, ensuring vessels meet required technical and operational standards

  • Act as the primary technical contact for Masters and Chief Engineers, providing guidance on safety, maintenance, drydock planning, critical equipment, and non-routine repairs

  • Maintain close communication with clients on technical, operational, and budgetary matters, building effective working relationships

  • Monitor vessel machinery, equipment performance, and maintenance execution to enhance safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance

  • Develop, implement, and monitor maintenance, repair, and drydocking plans, ensuring timely execution within approved budgets

  • Prepare, control, and report technical and OPEX budgets for assigned vessels

  • Ensure vessels maintain valid certification and comply with all applicable maritime legislation

  • Plan, conduct, and follow up on vessel visits, inspections, audits, and surveys

  • Coach, mentor, and support shipboard personnel, including performance reviews, interviews, and contribution to career development

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or a valid Chief Engineer’s Certificate

  • Minimum of three years’ sailing experience as a Chief Engineer on gas vessel, or 1-5 years’ shore-based experience as a technical superintendent within a ship management or owning company

  • Experience on relevant vessels, preferably of the same type as those supervised

Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and people management skills with a coaching and mentoring mindset

  • High level of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability

  • Team-oriented, proactive, and safety-focused approach

  • Fluency in English and solid computer literacy

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Exposure to a diverse fleet and complex technical challenges

  • Collaborative culture that values expertise and innovation

  • Comprehensive benefits and a competitive remuneration package

  • Flexible working arrangements where applicable

BSM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age.

Key Skills
LeadershipPeople ManagementCoachingMentoringOrganisationAttention To DetailProblem-SolvingTeam-OrientedProactiveSafety-FocusedFluency In EnglishComputer Literacy
Categories
EngineeringLogisticsManagement & LeadershipTransportationEnergy
Benefits
Career development and training opportunitiesExposure to a diverse fleet and complex technical challengesCollaborative culture that values expertise and innovationComprehensive benefits and a competitive remuneration packageFlexible working arrangements where applicable
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