Superintendent vacancy at Smit Lamnalco Nigeria


Smit Lamnalco is the leading provider of safe and efficient towage and associated marine services to the oil and gas terminal industry. With more than 190 vessels and over 2,500 crews and staff worldwide, Smit Lamnalco is dedicated to providing marine support services tailored to the operational needs of global customers in local markets. Active in over 30 countries, Smit Lamnalco specializes in bringing international standards on safety, logistics, mooring and towage to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. The HQ is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Superintendent (Sr.& Jr.)

Job Location: Lagos / Nigeria
Contract type: Fixed term contract

Job Summary

  • The Superintendent is responsible for the running Maintenance and the Dry docking of an assigned number of vessels in order to maintain the technical status and to maximize the uptime of the fleet.
  • The superintendent is reporting to the regional Fleet Manager of Nigeria.

Job Description

  • Coordinating and executing the daily running Maintenance within budget on board of vessels.
  • Monitor and follow up on the Planned Maintenance System.
  • Generate and approve purchase orders and requisitions and follow up on goods received with ship’s staff.
  • Supervise, coach and instruct Chief Engineers if and when required to ensure smooth and professional on board technical management execution.
  • Undertake vessel inspections and report on the status of the vessels to the Regional Technical Manager or his deputy.
  • Investigate and analyse root causes of defects and take timely corrective and preventive actions.
  • Arrange surveys with Flag state and Classification Authorities and other relevant parties.
  • Ensure full compliance of vessel certifications with Flag state and Class requirements.
  • Plan, coordinate and execute Dry dockings in line with quality standards, agreed budgets and time lines.
  • Supervise and evaluate activities and performance of third party contractors and vendors.
  • Ensure damages to be surveyed and repaired in close consultation with classification societies and the Insurance. Optimization and implementation of technical (incl. new build) standards.

Employment Conditions

  • Smit Lamnalco offers an excellent Compensation & Benefit package for working in Nigeria.
  • We offer you the opportunity to develop yourself in a challenging, dynamic and truly international environment.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Maritime engineering or Naval Architecture.
  • Minimum 5 years sea going experience as chief engineer or first engineer on vessels with more than 6000 BHP.
  • Dedicated and experience in similar roles or willing to learn.
  • Team player with a collaborative approach, maintaining high standards and good work ethics.
  • Self-starter with a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ mentality with an eye for details.
  • Excellent communicator and bridge-builder.
  • Fluent in English (verbally and in written).
  • This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria, on a rotational bases of 9 weeks on, 3 weeks off. Flights, accommodation and transport is arranged by


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