- Company: Marine Logistics Service Company (via Myrtle Management Consultants)
- Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
- Deadline: 14 November 2026
About the role
Myrtle Management Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a marine logistics service provider in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. They are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical supervision and maintenance of their OSV vessels. The goal is to ensure the fleet operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while complying with all Class, statutory, and company requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical performance and maintenance of assigned vessels, including routine OPEX and planned CAPEX activities.
- Ensure compliance with company QHSE requirements onboard.
- Manage vessel OPEX/CAPEX budgets to maintain cost discipline and optimize availability.
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and technical interventions to minimize vessel off-hire.
- Validate requisitions and purchase orders for parts, services, and consumables.
- Liaise with Classification Societies on surveys, certificates, and class status.
- Maintain accurate CMMS records and ensure effective system usage.
- Coordinate technical inspections, including Vessel Technical Inspections (VTI) and electrical surveys.
- Prepare vessels for dry-docking and ensure completion within approved windows.
- Prepare and submit technical reports on maintenance and breakdowns.
- Support vessel take-over, handover, and transfer activities.
- Monitor routine lube oil analysis and ensure timely reporting.
Requirements
- Degree in Marine Engineering and/or equivalent Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 (Chief Engineer).
- Strong sailing background as a Chief Engineer or Second Engineer, ideally aboard OSVs and PSVs.
- 2 – 4 years of proven experience as a shore-based Technical Superintendent managing a multi-vessel fleet.
- High proficiency in using CMMS/maintenance management systems.
- Demonstrable experience managing vessel maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and technical operations.
- Experience managing vessel OPEX/CAPEX budgets and technical procurement.
- Experience interfacing with Classification Societies, shipyards, and other technical service providers.
- Experience supervising and developing Chief Engineers and/or other vessel technical personnel.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
