LNG Technical Superintendent

Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day technical operations and performance of assigned LNG vessels. • Monitor machinery reliability, operational efficiency and technical KPIs. • Oversee main propulsion systems, dual-fuel engines, LNG cargo handling systems, BOG systems, cargo containment systems, electrical and automation systems. • Manage LNG cargo systems including cargo pumps, spray pumps, compressors, vapourisers, reliquefaction systems and sub-coolers. • Support gas trials, cool-down, gassing-up and inerting operations. • Ensure effective implementation of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) and condition-based maintenance programmes. • Ensure compliance with class, statutory and manufacturer maintenance requirements. • Plan and manage dry dockings, repairs and major conversion projects, including specifications, budgets, tenders and project schedules. • Manage annual technical budgets, OPEX, technical purchases, repair quotations and spare-parts requirements. • Ensure compliance with applicable IMO regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, IGF Code, IGC Code and ISM Code, together with class, flag-state and port-state requirements. • Support vessel inspections, audits and statutory/class surveys. • Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis involving machinery failures, LNG cargo systems, gas detection alarms and technical breakdowns. • Monitor LNG operational risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented. • Support environmental and decarbonisation requirements including EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, EEXI and SEEMP. • Liaise with classification societies, shipyards, equipment manufacturers, service engineers, flag administrations, charterers and terminal operators. • Provide technical support and guidance to Chief Engineers, Second Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers. • Support crew evaluation, selection and LNG-specific technical competency development. Requirements • Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture . • Minimum 5–10 years of sailing experience on LNG carriers. • Previous experience as a Chief Engineer on LNG vessels or LNG Technical Superintendent . • Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency is preferred. • Strong knowledge of LNG cargo systems, dual-fuel propulsion, BOG systems, cargo containment and marine machinery. • Experience in vessel technical management, dry docking, shipyard supervision and/or LNG newbuilding projects. • Strong understanding of class, flag-state, statutory and IMO requirements. • Good stakeholder management, communication, troubleshooting and project coordination skills.