Technical Superintendent – Poti, Georgia

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Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine services, with more than 190 years of maritime expertise. We deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable marine solutions across ports and terminals worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Superintendent to join our team in Poti, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a marine engineering professional to take ownership of the technical management of our fleet and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient vessel operations.

About the Role

As Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for the technical management and operational readiness of the vessels within your assigned port. Working closely with the Port Manager, Technical Manager, vessel crews, and external service providers, you will oversee planned maintenance, repairs, dry dockings, statutory surveys, and technical projects to maximize vessel availability while ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical management of vessels within your assigned port.

• Ensure vessels are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operationally ready condition.

• Provide technical expertise and engineering support to port operations.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise preventive maintenance, repairs, dry dockings, and vessel modifications.

• Manage maintenance and dry docking budgets while maintaining effective cost control.

• Monitor expenditure on repairs, spare parts, fuel, and lubricants in line with approved budgets.

• Ensure the effective implementation and continuous use of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

• Coordinate the procurement of spare parts, equipment, and consumables through SERTICA.

• Manage statutory surveys, class inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance activities.

• Support the commissioning and integration of new vessels into the fleet.

• Coordinate technical responses following vessel incidents, including investigations, repair planning, and insurance or claims documentation.

• Coach and support onboard engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous development.

• Champion Svitzer's commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

• Keep the Port Manager, Technical Manager, and Cluster Managing Director informed of significant technical matters affecting fleet performance.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Class 1 Motor Unlimited Certificate of Competency or an equivalent marine engineering qualification.

• Experience as a Technical Superintendent, Port Engineer, Chief Engineer, or in a similar technical management role.

• Strong marine engineering background with experience managing vessel maintenance and technical operations.

• Sound knowledge of classification society requirements, statutory regulations, and marine safety standards.

• Experience managing technical maintenance budgets and cost control.

• Experience with Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS); experience with SERTICA is an advantage.

• Strong IT proficiency.

• Excellent written and spoken Georgian and English.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Well organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Committed to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.

• Food allowance.

• Performance-based bonus through Svitzer's Bonus Plan.

• Medical and life insurance.

• Option to extend medical insurance coverage to eligible family members at your own cost.

• Company-supported pension plan.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• A collaborative, inclusive workplace where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Why Join Svitzer?

At Svitzer, you'll be part of a global team trusted to keep ports moving safely and efficiently every day. You'll work alongside experienced maritime professionals, contribute directly to the performance of our fleet, and build your career with one of the world's leading towage operators.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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