Technical Superintendent – New Ship

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $90k - $96.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Mercy Ships

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1978

🤝 Non-profit

🏥 Healthcare

🤲 Charity

💰 $2M Grant - Mercy Ships on 2013-12

Non-profit • Healthcare • Charity

Mercy Ships is a nonprofit organization that operates the world’s largest charity hospital ship, delivering free surgical care and broader healthcare services to communities in sub‑Saharan Africa. The organization relies on volunteer medical and support professionals and combines maritime operations with international development, surgical capacity‑building, and short‑term medical service delivery.

📋 Description

• Manage preparations required to take delivery of the Africa Mercy II and bring it into operations and field service • Create operational documentation, maintenance plans, parts, and supplies for the ship to enter service • Transition into the Technical Superintendent role after delivery and prepare and submit warranty claims • Develop and coordinate SMS documentation, regulatory documentation, and shipboard manuals • Oversee and support the planned maintenance system and monitor routine and corrective maintenance onboard the assigned vessel • Ensure classification and Flag State requirements are in place for timely delivery and monitor surveys and identified defects • Oversee technical work plans for equipping, initial field service, and annual maintenance phases including drydocking • Review repair and modification requests for compliance with statutory regulations and classification society rules • Inspect machinery, equipment, or spaces; prepare job specifications; and obtain contractor or shipyard bids • Maintain contractor contact to ensure work is completed according to contract terms • Investigate machinery casualties and advise ship officers on preventing recurrence • Plan supply stocks of repair parts and consumables for marine operations specialties • Maintain records of technical expenses for repairs, supplies, and personnel • Liaise with regulatory agencies regarding alterations, repairs, and modifications • Review and advise on qualifications of technical staff and applicants • Maintain knowledge of Company SMS and assist the QHSE Manager with safe working practices onboard • Visit the vessel during construction, equipping, and field service; conduct the annual Company Vessel Inspection after delivery • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals • Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, contractors, suppliers, and the general public • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions • Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables • Ability to travel nationally and internationally • Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) from a four-year college or university, with 10 years of related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Two or more years of service aboard ROPAX or cruise vessels • Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW III/2 required • Chief Engineer preferred • Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training required within the first year • Support for Mercy Ships' mission, vision, and core values • Understanding and application of servant leadership, collaboration with integrity, and accountability

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work may be considered • International travel opportunities • Mercy Ships Entry Training within the first year