The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title

Technical Superintendent - Tankers

Reports To: Technical Manager / Director

Schedule : Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location : Seattle, WA

Position Supervised : Ship staff and contractors as required

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience.

Experience: Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role. Shipyard experience will be accepted in lieu of shipboard experience. Past dry-dock or major repair supervisory experience

Languages: English

Traits: 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 skills. Knowledge of technical operations for the vessel types managed. Knowledge of propulsion plant onboard vessels managed.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Software: Working experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Education: Maritime Academy. USCG, Unlimited third Engineer's license or greater

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Ensure vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring compliance with Class and Statutory and Company regulations while protecting asset value.


• Provide day-to-day day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels. Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow-up action.


• Management of vessel Repair and maintenance budgets and operating expenditures in coordination with the relevant Marine Superintendents and Operations teams


• Responsible for 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.


• Act as the primary contact for technical coordination for assigned vessels


• Carry out regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with Fairwater Operating Standards and provide Vessel Condition reports.


• Monitor and ensure maintenance software (NS) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed.


• Remain abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit results.


• Focal point for port states, Class, terminals, USCG, etc. Assist and participate in Incident investigations.


• Manage technical files, including service reports, machinery history, and regulatory-required documentation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled