Fleet Mechanical Superintendent

The Role: 

You will direct the mechanical and engineering health of our fleet — propulsion, hydraulics, deck machinery, and auxiliary systems. Working alongside the Fleet Technical Manager , your focus is the physical condition and reliability of the vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

– Own the mechanical condition of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, and deck equipment fleet-wide.

– Diagnose faults and direct workshops, contractors, and shipyards on the right repair approach.

– Plan and prioritise preventive and corrective maintenance across a varied fleet.

– Specify spare parts and support procurement with technical requirements.

– Monitor reliability trends and lead root-cause investigations after failures.

– Support vessel masters with remote and on-site troubleshooting.

– Maintain mechanical records and contribute to the maintenance budget.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience:

– A Marine Engineering qualification or equivalent mechanical trade background.

– 5+ years in marine engineering, mechanical superintendent, or workshop supervision.

– Proven diagnostic track record on diesel engines, hydraulics, and deck machinery.

– Experience with small-to-medium fishing or commercial vessel fleets preferred.

– Fishing or aquaculture industry background would be considered advantageous. 

Skills & Attributes:

– Detail oriented, sets high workmanship standards and strives to achieve results. 

– Communicates clearly with crew, suppliers, and senior management.

– Comfortable travelling across Malta and the Mediterranean region.

– English essential; Maltese or Italian an advantage.

– CMMS experience would be beneficial, a valid driving licence required. 

What we offer:

– A technically varied fleet across two distinct vessel types.

– Central role in a growing Mediterranean aquaculture business.

– Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

– Regional reach through the EBCON Group network.