Superintendent Senior – Workboat Fleet
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The Superintendent manages the technical performance, maintenance coordination, and procurement activities of a workboat fleet.
The role combines technical supervision with procurement efficiency to support vessel availability and optimized fleet costs.
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About Jifmar Group
Jifmar is a worldwide maritime operator that charters workboats and supports clients in developing maritime projects.
The company emphasizes innovation, international projects, varied assignments, and a collaborative working environment.
Role Overview
The Superintendent manages the technical performance, maintenance coordination, and procurement activities of a workboat fleet.
The role combines technical supervision with procurement efficiency to support vessel availability and optimized fleet costs.
Technical Management
- Oversee daily technical operations of assigned vessels for safe, reliable, and compliant performance.
- Plan preventive maintenance, conduct vessel inspections, and report on vessel condition and maintenance needs.
- Supervise dry-dockings, repairs, and modifications and prepare technical specifications and budgets.
- Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, and port state inspectors.
Procurement and Supply Chain
- Source and purchase technical spares, lubricants, stores, and services.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, prices, and delivery terms.
- Maintain supplier databases, monitor inventory, control logistics, and optimize fleet supply chains.
- Review and approve purchase orders according to budgets and company procedures.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare maintenance and purchasing budgets for assigned vessels.
- Monitor expenditure and report variances against budgets.
- Contribute to fleet performance KPIs, cost control, and operational improvement initiatives.
HSE and Compliance
- Ensure operations comply with company QHSE policies and maritime regulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture onboard and within the technical department.
- Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions when required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent maritime discipline.
- Five to eight years of vessel technical-management experience, preferably with workboats, tugs, or offshore support vessels.
- Strong knowledge of classification and flag requirements.
- Proven procurement, vendor-management, and cost-control experience.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance and purchasing systems; MARAD experience is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
- UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
Location
- The role is located in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
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