Technical Superintendent – Corporate Marine Engineer

A-ROSA REEDEREI GMBH

. Oversee and ensure technically reliable and cost-efficient vessel operations across the fleet .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeChur • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing vessel operations, ensuring technical reliability, and managing compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in planning, budgeting, and leading technical personnel while maintaining quality standards and supporting procurement processes.

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Marine Engineering QualificationVessel Operations ManagementTechnical Training and DevelopmentCompliance with Safety RegulationsProficiency in MS Office Applications

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Hard Skills

Vessel RepairsPropulsion SystemsShipyard WorkTechnical InspectionsCost PlanningBudgetingQuality Standards DevelopmentTechnical Systems MonitoringInsurance Claims HandlingCrew Qualifications Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipWillingness to Travel

Industry Keywords

Occupational Health and Safety RegulationsClassification Society ComplianceVessel DocumentationTechnical ReadinessCost Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and ensure technically reliable and cost-efficient vessel operations across the fleet
Plan and supervise shipyard periods and conduct regular vessel visits
Prepare inspection reports
Support the insurance department in handling insurance claims
Contribute to cost planning and budgeting
Monitor and inspect repairs to vessel machinery and technical systems
Manage external contractors and coordinate servicing work
Plan the deployment of Chief Engineers and Electricians and contribute to their technical training and professional development
Ensure compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety regulations on board
Put the company’s objectives into practice within vessel operations
Plan, guide and oversee technical vessel operations from shore
Support the procurement department in sourcing spare parts and technical materials
Monitor the validity of crew qualifications and certificates, as well as vessel documentation
Develop, establish and maintain quality standards
Lead the technical personnel on board
Ensure compliance with statutory, classification society and internal company requirements
Be responsible for the technical readiness, safety, cost efficiency and continued development of the entire fleet

Requirements

What you’ll need

A qualification as a Marine Engineer or a comparable technical qualification
Several years of professional experience in vessel repairs or operations, preferably with a focus on propulsion systems
Experience in servicing and shipyard work would be an advantage
Strong communication skills
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Good written and spoken German and English
Proficiency in using computers and MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong organisational skills
A keen interest in ships and vessel technology
Willingness to travel
A commercially minded approach
Residence in Switzerland is required
The role is based in Chur and on board our vessels

Benefits

Comp & perks

An attractive salary reflecting fleet-wide responsibility
A permanent employment contract
Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and the freedom to work independently
Opportunities to work from home by agreement with your manager
A friendly working environment within a highly motivated and experienced team
Responsibility from day one
Attractive Family & Friends discounts