Maintenance Superintendent - Operability

SBM Offshore, the global specialist in deep‑water ocean infrastructure, is looking for a Maintenance Superintendent – Operability to join its offshore team. The company drives cleaner energy production and supports the blue economy through its True Blue Transition agenda, combining decarbonisation of traditional power with new sustainable market opportunities. In this position the incumbent will lead the maintenance and condition‑monitoring function on a vessel, ensuring that safety procedures, the corporate management system and operational policies are consistently applied. Daily duties include overseeing the work of supervisors, engineers and technicians across electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and store‑keeping trades, coordinating audits and surveys, managing change orders, and driving incident investigations. The role also covers supervision of subcontractors, control of parts inventories via a computerized maintenance system, and participation in emergency drills and post‑exercise reviews. Applicants must bring a proven track record in a comparable capacity and hold either an HND/Degree in an engineering discipline or an STCW III/2 Chief Engineer qualification on ships with at least 3 MW of propulsion power, preferably with motor and steam endorsements. At least two years of experience as a Maintenance Superintendent or an equivalent offshore operations role is required, together with solid knowledge of safety management in hydrocarbon processing, familiarity with permit‑to‑work and isolation standards, and the ability to conduct risk assessments. Fluency in English at a minimum B2 level and medical fitness for offshore work are mandatory. Additional strengths include prior exposure to hydrocarbon processing and utility systems, as