SUMMARY
Unique opportunity to take on a technical superintendent role in the maritime sector.
Looking for an experienced Technical Superintendent to lead the technical management of a polar capable Icebreaker and a Class of Offshore Patrol Vessels, all operating forward deployed across the globe. The role will ensure these ships remain safe, compliant and mission ready—whether in ice, tropics or remote operational theatres.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide end to end technical oversight for an Icebreaker and OPVs deployed overseas
- Lead maintenance periods including JEMP/Docking, CIDR and Regeneration
- Resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Oversee PMS, dry dockings, repairs and contractor activity worldwide
- Champion safety, assurance and compliance with MOD and Class requirements
- Build strong relationships with shipyards, OEMs, Class and host nation support providers
- Mentor engineering teams and support ship’s staff during high tempo deployments
- Manage budgets, in service support contracts and technical work packages.
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- Experience as a Technical Superintendent or senior shore based engineering professional
- Background with OPVs, survey vessels, ice class ships or similar complex platforms
- Strong maintenance planning, dry dock and engineering governance skills
- Ability to provide technical support in remote or austere environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Engineering degree (Marine, Naval Architecture, Mechanical) + professional registration (CEng/IEng or working toward.
DESIRABLE
- Icebreaker/Polar Code experience
- Hydrographic or mission system knowledge
- Royal Navy or defence sector background.