Technical Superintendent

Reports To: Senior Director, Technical Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Classification: Full Time

Location: Tampa, FL – on site pred, remote considered

Schedule: This position generally follows a standard business schedule, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. Occasional work outside of these hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required to meet operational needs.

Supervisor Responsibility: Ship staff and contractors as required

Travel Requirements: 30% Domestic and international travel. Some extended travel is required for drydock and project support. Travel on short notice may be required.

Summary/Objective

The primary objective of this role is to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned vessels by providing technical expertise, overseeing maintenance and repair activities, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The position also involves direct engagement with vessel crews, promoting performance and compliance, and serving as the technical liaison for internal teams and external stakeholders.

Please go to our careers page via the US Ocean homepage and apply for this position for consideration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for shipyard repair oversight, including monitoring repair work and associated budget and negotiating and settling related invoices.
• Responsible for the technical aspects of assigned vessels.
• Acts as the primary contact for technical coordination for assigned vessels ensuring operational and mechanical soundness of company vessels.
• Assists in ensuring vessels are operated in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner, ensuring compliance with class and statutory compliance regulations while protecting asset value.
• Assists in providing day-to-day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels. Monitors vessel performance and ensure follow-up action.
• Approves ship purchase requisitions, codes invoices and receipts, as necessary while overseeing the management of vessel repair and maintenance budgets and operating expenditures in coordination with the relevant Marine Superintendents and Operations teams
• Assists in the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels, including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties, and modifications.
• Promotes 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.
• Carries out regular vessel visits to confirm conditions and compliance with US Ocean Fleet Management Operating Standards and provide Vessel Condition reports.
• Monitors and ensures maintenance software (NSE) are utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed.
• Remains abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit results.
• Is the primary focal point for port states, Class, terminals, USCG, etc. and assists and participates in Incident investigations.
• Manages technical files, including service reports, machinery history, and regulatory-required documentation
• Supervises the Assistant Superintendent(s)

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and TWIC.
• Experience sailing on ocean going vessels as a Licensed Engineering Officer and/or working in a shoreside technical role.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to travel as necessary for projects
• Ability to work well with others, self-starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, well organized.
• Technical asset management, analytical problem solving, time management, project management and decision-making or skills.
• Knowledge of technical operations for the vessel types managed.
• Knowledge of propulsion plant onboard vessels managed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• Maritime Academy
• USCG
• Unlimited Second Engineer’s license or greater
• Skills/Software
• Previous shoreside experience in a similar role a plus.
• Working experience with Microsoft products such as:
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position works in a hybrid environment that splits time between the office and the field. Office work involves standard computer use, reviewing technical documentation, budgeting, and coordinating with vessel crews, vendors, and shore-side staff. Field work includes regular attendance aboard vessels in port and at sea, as well as at shipyards, repair facilities, and other industrial sites. Shipboard and shipyard conditions can involve exposure to noise, heat, cold, weather, fumes, and moving machinery, along with climbing vertical ladders and gangways, working at heights, and entering confined spaces such as tanks, voids, and machinery spaces. The Superintendent must follow site safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment. Travel is required, both domestic and international, sometimes on short notice and for extended periods during dry dockings or emergent repairs.

Compensation & Benefits

For Transparency States: Remote jobs must comply with transparency laws in any jurisdiction connected to the work location, office, or supervising manager. States requiring pay or salary disclosure:

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, New York, Maryland, Nevada, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Vermont

EEO and Legal Disclaimers

• US Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
• Employment with US Ocean is 'at-will.' This means either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
• US Ocean will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
• If applicable, final candidates will be subject to a background check in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Prior to conducting the background check, US Ocean will obtain the candidate’s written consent. The results of the background check may impact the hiring decision.

Additional Notes Specific to Remote Roles

• Remote Work Requirements: Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a designated workspace free from distractions.
• Work Hours and Availability: Expected to maintain core work hours and be reachable via company communication tools during these hours.
• Data Security and Equipment: Responsible for safeguarding company-issued equipment and complying with all IT security protocols and remote access policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job descriptions may be revised periodically to reflect organizational needs and/or compliance updates.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person