Job Description

As a Superintendent, you will play a vital role in our company's operations, specializing in Electrical, Automation, and NavCom systems. Your primary focus will be to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of these systems, adhering to all relevant regulations and internal procedures. You will work collaboratively with vessel crews, service providers, and internal teams to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities, troubleshoot issues, and drive technical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee maintenance and repair activities for electrical, automation, and NavCom systems, both planned and unplanned.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to vessel crews, ensuring timely resolution of equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors for troubleshooting, upgrades, and system updates, maintaining high safety standards.
• Support budgeting and cost control processes for maintenance, spare parts, and technical upgrades.
• Assist with class renewals, surveys, and audits by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating actions.
• Drive technical upgrades and modifications, including automation and digitalization initiatives, to enhance vessel performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and reporting for assigned vessels.
  
  OT Cyber Security Focus:
• Maintain an overview of critical shipboard systems and their connectivity, ensuring transparency of key interfaces and remote access arrangements.
• Support practical access control and secure remote support in cooperation with Fleet IT and vendors.
• Promote resilience by ensuring awareness of configuration baselines and backup/recovery principles for critical systems.
  Contribute to incident handling and continuous improvement by providing operational input and participating in reviews and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Several years of professional experience in a maritime or related field, preferably as a Superintendent for Electrical, Automation, and NavCom systems.
• Proven expertise in industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and VFDs.
• Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage systems up to 6.6 kV, with experience in power management and distribution.
• Familiarity with shore power connections and emerging technologies like IoT-based monitoring and energy efficiency solutions.
• Ability to review and update electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams and load analysis.
• Experience with ship management systems, preferably SERTICA, and a good understanding of OT cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a cost-conscious mindset and interest in operational management.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented working style, with strong communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including international assignments, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

About Us

With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU - including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.

About the Team

• Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
• Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
• Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
• At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
• A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
• Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
• Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
• A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

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