Technical Superintendent (Non-Tanker)

As a Technical Superintendent at BSM, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end technical and operational oversight of assigned 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 senior officer, or three years’ shore-based experience as a technical superintendent within a ship management or owning company

• Experience on container 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