Site Technical Superintendent

About the role

The Site Technical Superintendent is a senior field‑leadership position responsible for the day‑to‑day technical management, maintenance planning and operational readiness of all earth‑moving and heavy construction equipment on site, as well as coordination with marine unit owners and vessel operators involved in dredging and marine construction.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee technical operation, preventive maintenance and corrective repair of excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, rock screens, compactors, dump trucks and auxiliary equipment.
• Enforce OEM‑recommended maintenance schedules and ensure validity of all Third‑Party Inspection certificates.
• Supervise in‑house workshop activities, including fabrication, welding and structural repairs.
• Coordinate equipment mobilization, yard positioning, demobilization and spare‑parts inventory in line with the project programme.
• Act as primary technical liaison with marine unit owners, charterers and vessel operators; review charter party agreements and vessel condition reports.
• Champion a zero‑incident safety culture and enforce local authority regulations and project HSE plans.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of mechanical supervisors, marine engineers, welders and technicians; produce weekly plant availability and utilization reports.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and third‑party service providers to ensure contractual and technical compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in heavy plant and marine construction technical management, preferably in dredging, land reclamation or large‑scale infrastructure projects in the GCC.
• Hands‑on experience managing mixed fleets of earth‑moving and marine dredging assets.
• Experience in workshop management and welding supervision is a strong added value.

Required skills

• Interpretation of P&IDs, mechanical GA drawings, structural fabrication drawings and marine arrangement plans.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Equipment maintenance planning and execution.
• Fabrication and welding techniques.
• OEM maintenance schedule compliance.