Job Description

As a Technical Superintendent at BSM, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end technical and operational oversight of assigned vessels, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient ship management. The role plays a critical part in connecting ship and shore by acting as the primary technical point of contact for vessels, clients, and external stakeholders, while supporting BSM’s strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of fleet performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver contractual ship management services in line with customer agreements, ensuring vessels meet required technical and operational standards.
• Act as the primary technical contact for Masters and Chief Engineers, providing guidance on safety, maintenance, drydock planning, critical equipment, and non-routine repairs.
• Maintain close communication with clients on technical, operational, and budgetary matters, building effective working relationships.
• Monitor vessel machinery, equipment performance, and maintenance execution to enhance safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor maintenance, repair, and drydocking plans, ensuring timely execution within approved budgets.
• Prepare, control, and report technical and OPEX budgets for assigned vessels.
• Ensure vessels maintain valid certification and comply with all applicable maritime legislation.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on vessel visits, inspections, audits, and surveys.
• Coach, mentor, and support shipboard personnel, including performance reviews, interviews, and contribution to career development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or a valid Chief Engineer’s Certificate.
• Minimum of three years’ sailing experience as a senior officer, or three years’ shore-based experience as a technical superintendent within a ship management or owning company.
• Minimum of three years of experience on Ethylene and LPG vessels.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills with a coaching and mentoring mindset.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and safety-focused approach.
• Fluency in English and solid computer literacy.

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• Annual leave days: 22
• Competitive compensation package.
• Provident fund.
• Education sponsorship.
• Medical insurance.
• Gym membership.
• Parking sponsorship.
• A beautiful office in the heart of Limassol.

In addition, everyone in the BSM community benefits from:

• Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement.
• My door is always open policy by leaders.
• 24/7 mental health support

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at cy-smc-hr@bs-shipmanagement.com.

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About Company

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd

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!