(Senior) Technical Superintendent

• City Hamburg
• Province Hamburg
• Country Germany
• Postal Code 20459

Job Description

Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.

The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family!

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Job objectives / Key Accountabilities

• You take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective technical operation of your assigned vessels aligning with strategic company goals and owners’ expectations.
• You lead complex maintenance and repair projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards.
• You act as a senior technical point of contact for demanding clients and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with client representatives.
• You plan, coordinate, and supervise drydockings, major conversions, and modernization projects, including budget ownership and contract negotiations.
• You conduct regular vessel visits, technical audits, and inspections, and initiate strategic improvement measures based on findings.
• You approve and monitor technical expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and company policies.
• You ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and actively promote sustainability initiatives.
• You support and mentor Superintendents, fostering knowledge transfer and team development.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Chief Engineer with extensive sea-going experience).
• Several years of experience as a Technical Superintendent, ideally in a senior or lead role within a ship-owning or ship-management company.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and execution of drydockings, technical projects, and commercial negotiations. Strong knowledge of third-party audits and internal quality assessments.
• Experience with innovative maritime technologies (e.g., dual-fuel engines, hybrid propulsion systems, digital monitoring tools) is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership skills, strong communication abilities, and a high level of personal accountability.

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits-catalogue containing i.e.:

• Contribution to our Canteen, Deutschlandticket, Bike Leasing (JobRad), Childcare (KITA contribution), Fitness Contribution and more

In addition, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and 10 days/ month work from anywhere entitlement
• Annual leave days: 28-30 (depending on length of service)
• Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies
• A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg

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