Our client, an international shipowner and operator, is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical performance, reliability, safety, and cost-effective operation of assigned tanker vessels.

Serving as the primary shoreside technical contact for the vessels under your responsibility, you will work closely with shipboard management, marine operations, HSSEQ, procurement, commercial teams, class societies, flag authorities, and external vendors. The successful candidate will combine senior seagoing engineering experience with strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage vessel maintenance within established operational and budgetary targets.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to assigned vessels.
Monitor machinery performance, vessel condition, reliability, and operational readiness.
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, spare-parts requirements, and technical projects.
Develop and manage vessel operating, maintenance, and repair budgets.
Ensure compliance with class, flag, port-state, SIRE, and company requirements.
Plan and manage drydockings, major repairs, surveys, and vessel-upgrade projects.
Review the quality, cost, and timely delivery of work performed by shipyards, contractors, and equipment vendors.
Identify technical deficiencies and implement practical solutions that improve vessel safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Minimize vessel downtime while maintaining high technical and regulatory standards.
Support long-term asset-management strategies designed to preserve vessel condition and maximize asset value.
Promote continuous improvement across the fleet and provide recommendations to senior fleet-management leadership.
We are looking for candidates with the following:

First Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency or a degree in Marine Engineering.
Minimum of two years of seagoing experience as Chief Engineer.
Previous Chief Engineer experience aboard oil or petroleum tankers strongly preferred.
At least two years of shoreside technical or fleet-management experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of tanker machinery, maintenance programs, drydocking, class requirements, flag-state regulations, port-state control, and SIRE expectations.
Demonstrated troubleshooting, budgeting, vendor-management, and project-management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple vessels, technical priorities, and time-sensitive operational issues.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vessel crews and shoreside stakeholders.
Our client offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to join a well-established international maritime organization.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Ocean Shipholdings has an opening for an Assistant Port Engineer located onsite in Houston, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to assist with maintenance and overhauls (VRA & ROH) of one or more US Government owned vessels, under the supervision and direction of a lead Port Engineer.
The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience in the US commercial or Government maritime industry in either a shore-side or shipboard engineering role.
A US citizen with active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a government issued security clearance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with fleet special projects such as but not limited to, TRANSALT development.
• Monitor and analyze all appropriate aspects of ship performance
• Support and participate in the organization’s Integrated Management System documentation, implementation, maintenance, and improvement by complying with the IMS Policies and procedures and meeting IMS objectives
• Assist with marine engineering projects such as overhauls and other types of maintenance and repairs
• Understand overhaul requirements, and the preparation of contract work specifications and cost estimates for repair, overhaul, conversion, or construction of ocean-going ships; or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent level of knowledge of ship operations and maintenance management
• Regulatory compliance, and vessel management

Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least one of the following:

• Possess a minimum of one-year of experience as a Port Engineer having assisted in managing a minimum of at least one shipyard dry-docking availability valued at a minimum of three million dollars. This experience shall demonstrate their ability to effectively manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs.
• Possess a minimum of three years’ experience serving aboard Government or commercial ocean-going ships of not less than 4,000 HP as either a Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer or a Second Assistant Engineer. This experience shall demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.
• Possess a minimum of five years that includes a combination of education and experience as outlined below. This experience shall demonstrate their ability to manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs on ocean-going ships.
o An engineering related degree (e.g. Marine Engineer, Marine Architecture; Mechanical Engineering). Time for purposes of meeting this requirement will be the time necessary to obtain the degree as a full time student taking a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester
o Experience gained while employed by a shipyard in a management position
o Serving as a Port Engineer on a Government or commercial contract
o Serving on active duty in the military performing duties substantially the same as a Port Engineer

A USCG 2nd Assistant Engineers license or higher is preferred.

About the Company:
Proceanic is committed to delivering high-quality ROV services and solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. Our mission is to provide innovative, reliable robotic inspection and asset integrity services while fostering a culture of teamwork and operational excellence.
About the Role:
A ROV Assistant Operator serves as an important team member of ROV teams and plays a supporting role in offshore ROV inspections and other robotic inspections. The primary objective of this position is to support day-today logistical, technical, and operational aspects of ROV operations to ensure the smooth running of Company and Client ROV projects in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Responsibilities
• Working in accordance with corporate technical, quality, and HSE policies and strategies
• Develop and maintain high-quality working relationships within Proceanic and Client teams
• Support ROV Operations Coordinator, ROV Supervisors, and Operators with inspection-specific technical needs
• Assist in training and on-the-job development of junior team members as appropriate. In the Office:
• Support the ROV Operations Coordinator with maintenance, repair, tooling, and integration of mini-ROV systems
• Assist with and learn to produce detailed multimedia inspection reports in accordance with client and Company standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff under supervision.
• Provide engineering and technical input into ROV system modifications, tooling, and integration activities.
• Assist with equipment preparation, mobilization, demobilization, and inventory tracking In the Field:
• Support ROV teams performing inspections of offshore, maritime, and other subsea assets using ROV systems.
• Provide professional input, as appropriate, to team members and client representatives based on inspection findings.
• Perform underwater hull inspections using mini-ROV systems and associated tooling.
• Perform tank, confined space, and internal structural inspections using mini-ROV systems
• Participate in risk management activities (risk assessments, JSA’s, toolbox talks, etc.)
• Perform physically demanding offshore tasks, including handling ROVs, tethers, tooling, and equipment cases; climbing ladders and stairs; and working in confined or elevated spaces
• Implement and comply with company safety procedures
• Follow company systems for quality, safety, environmental, and technical operations
• Extensive travel (up to 50% of the year), including offshore and remote locations, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ROV Operations Coordinator or ROV Supervisors at client locations
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Marine, Ocean, or related engineering / technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol screening