Description

Position: Technical Superintendent – Electrical Bias Job ID: (phone number removed) Location: Greater London Rate/Salary: DOE Benefits: 25 days annual leave, performance Type: Permanent HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security, Power & Propulsion & Shipbuilding Sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of Technical Superintendent – Electrical Bias. Typically, this person will be an experienced maritime engineering professional with a strong electrical background and experience overseeing the technical operation, maintenance and development of high-speed vessels. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across vessel maintenance, refits, upgrades, compliance and reliability, whilst supporting engineers and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors. Duties and Responsibilities • Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, acting as a senior technical point of contact for vessel-related issues. • Oversee vessel upgrades, modifications, refits and enhancements, including technical specification, planning and delivery. • Provide technical oversight during dry-docking periods, ensuring works are appropriately scoped, resourced and delivered to agreed timescales, quality and cost requirements. • Work closely with engineering and dry-dock teams to plan annual, intermediate and unscheduled dry-dockings. • Monitor vessel defects, investigate recurring issues and identify root causes, implementing long-term solutions to improve fleet reliability. • Investigate operational delays and cancellations, identifying causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Liaise with external suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams to ensure vessel defects are rectified within agreed SLAs. • Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including warranty claims and ensuring suppliers meet agreed requirements. • Support the development and implementation of technical improvements across the fleet and engineering facilities. • Develop technical modifications and documentation to improve vessel reliability, efficiency and customer experience. • Support the construction and commissioning of new-build vessels and major vessel upgrades. • Ensure all relevant vessel documentation and engineering procedures are maintained and available for operational use. • Ensure compliance with applicable maritime legislation and regulations, including MCA requirements, Port of London Authority requirements and the ISM Code. • Support preparation for external audits, including annual DOC audits, ensuring consistent compliance throughout the year. • Support investigations into incidents and non-conformances, assisting with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. • Assist with hull and machinery insurance claims, from initial incident through to completion and invoicing. • Review vessel maintenance schedules and operating hours to identify opportunities for improved productivity, efficiency and cost savings. • Work alongside senior engineering personnel to develop business cases and technical proposals for fleet improvements. • Provide technical input into budgets, maintenance planning and KPI reporting. • Develop and deliver training to engineering staff covering quality standards, safety awareness and operational best practice. • Promote a strong safety, quality and customer-focused culture across engineering operations. Qualifications and Requirements • Proven experience within a senior technical, engineering or superintendent position within the maritime sector. • Strong electrical engineering background with the ability to provide technical support and guidance to engineering teams. • Experience managing statutory and classification requirements within a maritime environment. • Experience working with high-speed vessel propulsion systems. • Experience with high-speed aluminium vessels. • Familiarity with the ISM Code and maritime safety management systems. • Familiarity with the IMO High Speed Craft Code. • Good understanding of MCA legislation and wider maritime regulatory requirements. • Experience of vessel maintenance, refit, dry-docking and technical upgrade projects. • Experience managing suppliers, contractors and external service providers. • Experience with budget management, cost control and KPI reporting. • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work effectively across engineering, operational and senior management teams. • Comfortable working outside standard hours and providing technical support when required, including within a 24/7 operational environment. Working Hours & Package • Permanent position based in Greater London. • Regular travel to vessels, dry-dock facilities and suppliers will be required. • Non-standard working hours may be required depending on operational requirements. • Participation in a 24/7 technical support environment. • Salary: DOE. • Opportunity to work within a senior technical position supporting a high-speed vessel fleet. • Further package and benefits to be discussed upon application. This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role