The EXMAR Group is currently looking for a Technical Superintendent to reinforce the EXMAR Shipmanagement Infrastructure team in Antwerp, HQ.

Your role in the team

The Technical Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operations of the assigned assets and assists in the development of new infrastructure projects within the discipline of asset conversion, asset commissioning and overall technical support.

This role technically manages and supports the assigned assets in order to operate them in a safe, technically reliable and efficient condition so to be compliant with statutory and class requirements, applicable rules and standards set by the industry or the client.

The TSI reports to the Head of Fleet Management Infrastructure.

Your responsibilities and tasks include

• Deliver technical expertise to projects, including vessel conversions and commissioning of new or modified assets;
• Provide daily technical support to assigned assets, overseeing maintenance planning, procurement, corrective actions, and monitoring technical performance and environmental efficiency.
• Guide and support onboard staff to ensure safe and efficient technical operations, while monitoring performance and development and providing technical instructions to both onboard crew and relevant shore-based teams;
• Ensure assets operate in line with statutory, class and industry requirements, as well as technical standards, both set by the company and owner, including executing asset inspections;
• Prepare repair specifications, evaluate yard proposals, and coordinate dry-docks as main contact person for all stakeholders;
• Promote safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations and ensure compliance with the Safety Management System.
• Prepare and monitor technical budgets and approve requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices;
• Act as emergency duty manager and participate in the fleet’s emergency response team;
• Lead technical aspects of new assets take-overs and follow up on guarantee claims.

Your profile

• You hold a technical degree (e.g. Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field), or have equivalent experience gained through years of hands-on work in the maritime industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical project management position in the maritime industry or 1 year sailing experience as a second engineer or Chief engineer;
• Good knowledge of maritime rules and regulations, maritime machinery and systems and safe working practices.
• Strong technical expertise and understanding of marine systems, electrical, and power installations, as well as maintenance methodologies;
• Ability to manage complex technical projects with a multidisciplinary team on board and ashore;
• Ability to identify the safest, most cost-effective solution in high-pressure situations (e.g. emergencies) and ensure clear alignment with all stakeholders;
• Ability to analyse and anticipate for technical problems by coordinating information from multiple sources;
• You are flexible with regards to travelling; with regular vessel visits to stay connected to the operational reality of your assets.
• You are based in Belgium or hold a work permit that is valid in the EU;
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Our offer

At  EXMAR you operate a very international, dynamic and, innovative environment. With us each working day looks different. We offer a competitive salary, supplemented with a nice package of fringe benefits. Since we consider personal development and career planning important, additional in-house and external training is supported.

You will be located in the Head Office in Antwerp.

Easy Apply

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a dynamic, global company, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter by sending an email to hrprojects@exmar.be. We will get back to you to plan a first interview.