Technical Superintendent (LNG)

JobDescription:

The

LNGTechnical Superintendent

is responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant,and cost-effective technical management of assigned LNG bunkering vessel / LNGcarrier. The role ensures vessels maintain the highest standards of technicalperformance, safety, environmental compliance, cargo containment integrity, andoperational readiness while meeting contractual, regulatory, and companyrequirements.

In addition,the LNG Technical Superintendent is also responsible for the management andsupervision of LNG vessel newbuilding projects, site supervision teams, vesseldelivery programmes, and post-delivery warranty management.

The LNGTechnical Superintendent serves as the primary shore-based technical focalpoint between vessel crews, management, classification societies, shipyards,equipment manufacturers, and charterers regarding technical matters.

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Management of LNG Vessels

Manage and oversee the day-to-day technical operations of assigned LNGvessels

Monitor vessel machinery performance, reliability, and operationalefficiency

Ensure safe operation of the vessels' hull and machinery including (butnot limited to):

Main propulsionsystems

Dual-fuel engines

LNG cargo handling systems

Reliquefaction plants / sub-coolers

Boil-off gas (BOG) systems

Cargo containment systems

Electrical and automation systems

Provide technicalguidance and support to vessel masters and chief engineers

Monitor vesseltechnical KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary

2. LNG CargoSystem Management

Oversee themaintenance and integrity of LNG cargo containment systems

Monitor cargohandling equipment

Cargo pumps

Spray pumps

Compressors

Vapourisers

Reliquefactionsystems / sub-coolers

Review andinvestigate cargo system abnormalities

Support vesselcrews during gas trials, cool-down operations, gassing-up and inertingoperations

Liaise withequipment makers regarding LNG cargo systems performance and troubleshooting

3. PlannedMaintenance & Asset Integrity

Ensure effective implementation of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS).

Review maintenance performance and vessel defect reports

Develop maintenance strategies for critical LNG equipment.

Ensure class, statutory and manufacturer maintenance requirements aremet.

Verify technical records and maintenance documentation are properlymaintained.

Monitor condition-based maintenance programs.

4. Dry Docking &Shipyard Management

Plan and manage vessel dry dockings, repairs and major conversions.

Prepare specifications, budgets, tender documents and project plans.

Supervise shipyard activities to ensure:

Safety

Quality

Cost control

Schedule compliance

Coordinate attendance by class surveyors and flag administrations.

Manage dry dockbudgets and project reporting.

5. Budgeting & CostControl

Develop and manage annual technical budgets

Control operating expenditures (OPEX).

Review and approve requisitions and technical purchases.

Evaluate repair quotations and procurement proposals.

Monitor spare parts inventory and critical equipment stock levels.

Identifyopportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety or reliability.

6. RegulatoryCompliance

Ensure compliancewith:

IMO regulations(SOLAS, MARPOL, IGF Code, IGC Code, ISM Code etc.)

Class rules andregulations

Flag stateregulations

Port staterequirements

Prepare vessel forinspections and audits

Coordinate classand statutory surveys

Monitor upcomingregulatory changes affecting LNG bunkering vessels / carriers.

7. Safety & Risk Management

Promote a strong safety culture across assigned vessels.

Participate in incident investigations.

Conduct root cause analysis of:

Machinery failures

LNG cargo systemincidents

Gas detection alarms

Technical breakdowns

Monitor riskassessment related to LNG operations

Ensureimplementation of corrective and preventive actions

Participate inemergency response and crisis management activities.

8. Environment & Decarbonisation Compliance

Support compliance with applicable environmental regulations andrequirements (e.g. EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, EEXI and SEEMP etc.).

Monitor fuel efficiency and emissions performance.

Identify opportunities to improve vessel energy efficiency.

Support alternative fuel and decarbonisation initiatives where required.

Ensureenvironmentally responsible technical operations.

9. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Liaise with:

Classificationsocieties

Shipyards

Equipment manufacturers

Service engineers

Flag administrators

Charterers

Terminal operators

Evaluate vendorperformance.

Support contractnegotiations for technical services and repairs.

Coordinate makerattendance and service agreements.

10. Crew Support &Development

Provide technical assistance to:

Chief Engineers

Second Engineers

Electro-Technical Officers

Participate in crew evaluations and selection.

Identify technical training requirements.

Support LNG-specific competence development programmes.

Promote knowledgesharing and best practices across the fleet.

11. Newbuilding ProjectManagement & Site Team Oversight

Act as the owner's representative for assigned LNG newbuilding projectsfrom contract signing through delivery

Lead and manage the shipyard site supervision team, including

Site Managers

Hull Inspectors

Machinery Inspectors

Electrical & Automation Specialists

LNG Cargo System Specialists

Commissioning Engineers

Coordinate site team activities to ensure construction quality, safety,schedule adherence, and contractual compliance.

Monitor shipyard progress against project milestones and deliveryschedules.

Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and vendordocumentation.

Participate in design review meetings and ensure owner requirements areincorporated into vessel construction.

Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of:

LNG cargocontainment systems

Dual-fuel propulsionsystems

Cargo handlingequipment

Reliquefactionplants / sub-coolers

Automation andcontrol systems

Environmentalcompliance equipment

Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbour Acceptance Tests(HAT), and Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT).

Manage technical interfaces between shipyard, equipment manufacturers,classification societies, and owner representatives.

Track and resolve technical deficiencies, non-conformities, and warrantyissues during the construction phase.

Coordinate crew familiarization, operational readiness, and vesselhandover activities before delivery.

Manage post-delivery warranty claims and guarantee surveys.

Provide regular project status reports to senior management coveringprogress, risks, budget, quality, and key technical issues.

Support strategicfleet growth initiatives and evaluate new technologies applicable to LNGbunkering vessels / carriers and dual-fuel vessels.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture.

Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5-10 years sailing experience on LNG carriers.

Previous service as:

Chief Engineer on LNG vessels

LNG Technical Superintendent