Wista Usa

Position Title

Technical Superintendent – Tankers

Reports To

Technical Director

Schedule

Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location

Dania Beach, FL.

Position Supervised

Ship staff and contractors as required

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role. Shipyard experience will be accepted in lieu of shipboard experience. Past dry‑dock or major repair supervisory experience.
• Languages: English.
• Traits: Ability to travel as necessary for projects, ability to work well with others, self‑starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, and well organized. Technical asset management. Analytical, problem‑solving, time management, project management, and decision‑making skills. Knowledge of technical operations for the vessel types managed. Knowledge of propulsion plants onboard vessels managed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills/Software: Working experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Education: Maritime Academy, USCG, Unlimited third Engineer’s license or greater.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner, ensuring compliance with Class, Statutory, and Company regulations while protecting asset value.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels. Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow‑up action.
• Manage vessel repair and maintenance budgets and operating expenditures in coordination with the relevant Marine Superintendents and Operations teams.
• Responsible for the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels, including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry‑docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties, and modifications.
• Promote a professional relationship with the officers and crew. Set clear goals and expectations, and coach and develop Chief Engineers in line with Competence and Performance Management objectives. Participate in interviews and make recommendations regarding new hires and promotions.
• Act as the primary contact for technical coordination for assigned vessels.
• Carry out regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with Fairwater Operating Standards and provide Vessel Condition reports.
• Monitor and ensure maintenance software (NS) is used properly, verifying that repairs and maintenance are properly reported and that standard jobs are followed.
• Remain abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit results.
• Focal point for port states, Class, terminals, USCG, etc. Assist and participate in Incident investigations.
• Manage technical files, including service reports, machinery history, and regulatory‑required documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.