About the Role
The Assistant Technical Superintendent (ATSI) will support VGSM Technical Superintendents in the safe, reliable, and cost-effective technical management of the company’s vessels. The role provides day-to-day technical and administrative support across maintenance, defect management, procurement, dry-docking, budgeting, statutory compliance, and vessel performance while developing the knowledge and competence required to progress to Technical Superintendent (TSI).
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to VGSM Technical Superintendents in the management of company vessels.
- Monitor vessel technical performance, machinery defects, and overdue work.
- Review technical reports from vessels and ensure follow-up actions are completed within agreed timescales.
- Coordinate the timely resolution of technical issues between vessels, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Assist with machinery breakdown investigations and support root cause analysis activities.
- Monitor vessel Planned Maintenance System (PMS) compliance and maintenance performance.
- Review maintenance schedules, work orders, and maintenance history to identify emerging issues.
- Assist with maintaining PMS master data, equipment records, and maintenance procedures.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) activities relating to technical modifications.
- Assist in developing maintenance instructions and technical guidance documentation.
- Review vessel requisitions for technical accuracy, urgency, and budget compliance before approval by the Technical Superintendent.
- Assist with sourcing technical quotations and liaising with approved vendors.
- Assist with the identification of additional vendors to service current & emergent needs throughout the fleet.
- Monitor delivery of critical spare parts and coordinate logistics where required.
- Maintain accurate technical records, equipment files, vendor documentation, and certification.
- Support contract administration for service providers and OEM agreements.
- Assist in preparing dry-dock specifications, repair lists, and work packages.
- Coordinate quotations, contractor documentation, and technical evaluations.
- Support onboard attendance during repair periods and dry docks where required.
- Track repair progress, costs, and technical documentation throughout project execution.
- Ensure lessons learned and completed modifications are incorporated into fleet documentation.
- Monitor statutory survey schedules and certification status for assigned vessels.
- Assist with Class, Flag State, and Port State inspection preparation.
- Coordinate survey attendance and follow-up actions.
- Maintain records relating to statutory compliance and technical certification.
- Assist Technical Superintendents with annual operating budget preparation.
- Monitor repair and maintenance expenditure against approved budgets.
- Track purchase orders, invoices, and project expenditure.
- Support cost analysis and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly technical reports.
- Monitor fleet KPIs relating to maintenance, defects, reliability, and technical performance.
- Support development of Power BI dashboards and technical reporting tools.
- Maintain accurate technical databases and document control systems.
- Promote compliance with the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), ISM Code, and environmental policies.
- Support internal technical audits and vessel inspections.
- Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, technical procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and development.
Requirements
- Senior Officer Certificate of Competency, or an undergraduate degree in a relevant maritime field.
- 2-5 years' experience in ship management, marine engineering or a technical support/projects role.
- Previous sailing experience as a marine engineer - LNG carrier experience preferred.
- Experience using planned maintenance systems and ERP software - MariApps PAL preferred.
- Understanding of vessel maintenance planning, procurement processes and statutory survey requirements.
- Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Sound understanding of marine engineering principles, planned maintenance systems and vessel operations.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work effectively under changing operational demands.
- Effective written and verbal communication with shipboard personnel, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a willingness to develop technical expertise.
- High level of integrity, accountability and commitment to continuous professional development.
- Successful candidates must be able to board an LNG tanker ship via gangway and/or pilot ladder.
- While performing the duties of this job, successful candidates will work indoors & outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environments, and noise.
Skills
- Marine engineering principles
- Planned maintenance systems
- Vessel operations
- Organisational skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Prioritisation
- Effective communication
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Technical expertise development
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Continuous professional development
- Technical Vessel Support
- Maintenance & Planned Maintenance Systems
- Procurement & Technical Administration
- Dry Dock & Repair Support
- Surveys & Regulatory Compliance
- Budget & Financial Support
- Reporting & Data Management
- Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
Location
- London
Work Type
- Office environment
- Onboard company vessels
- Office attendance 5 days/week
- Up to 20% national/international travel
Experience Level
- 2-5 years' experience
Education Level
- Senior Officer Certificate of Competency
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant maritime field
About the Company
- Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas.
- The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies.
- Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
Equal Opportunity
- Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
