Group Training Superintendent (Rotational Position)

Are you looking for a career in the marine services industry? Look no further than Smit Lamnalco! We are a leading provider of safe, reliable, and customized marine services to Oil, Gas and LNG terminals, as well as Port operations.

Our diverse fleet of approximately 160 modern vessels and over 2500 skilled crew and staff members serve customers worldwide. We specialize in providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets.

At Smit Lamnalco, we're committed to maintaining international standards on safety and reliability to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. Our headquarters are located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Singapore.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to visit our website at www.smitlamnalco.com to learn more about our company and available job opportunities. Thank you for considering Smit Lamnalco as your potential employer in the marine services industry!

Smit Lamnalco has a job opening for a:

Group Training Superintendent



The purpose of the position is to conduct simulator and on board command assessments, (site - and client specific) training and recruitment of Senior Officers for appointment purposes, and to raise the quality standards of crew once they are appointed. The position is home based with extensive international travel, with a rotation of 6 weeks on / 6 weeks leave.  

The Group Training Superintendent reports to the Group Crewing Manager (Based in Singapore).

Job responsibilities:

• Assist and advise in the selection of qualified, competent Senior Officers.
• Develop and undertake simulator assessments for deck key crew to ensure and enhance the required performance – using our own in house Simulator in Singapore, or other globally outsourced simulators approved by SL.
• Train and induct senior crew as per the SL safety management system to achieve zero accidents and incidents by increasing knowledge and skills.
• Deliver annual training plans for command assessments and advise and report on training and development needs.
• Evaluate, improve, develop and implement assessment & training programs for senior crew.
• Managing the Smit Lamnalco ‘Emergency Response Training for LNG support craft’ Training and providing the training both internally and externally.
• Continuously collect feedback from internal and external customers and improve / update the training plan accordingly.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the contract locations and head office with regards to towing related matters such as tow gear selection, reviewing procedures and proposing best practice methods.
• Scout high performers amongst the crew and propose them for promotion or COC-upgrade sponsorship program. 
• Undertake vessel audits as defined in the SL safety management system related to ISO, ISM and other relevant regulations.
• Provide reports on vessel and crew performance as requested.
• Conduct fleet visits with the purpose of gathering information and experience that will be used to plan training.
• Attend new contract start up projects, to support, train and advise Crew and Local Management on best practice vessel operations.
• Support the annual Senior Officers Conferences, providing training presentations based on the Conference Agenda.
• Liaise with internal departments on best practice improvements to improve the overall quality and training support to Senior Officers.

Job requirements:

To be successful in this role the candidate will have:

• Dual purpose COC – Maritime Officer (Maroff) Certificate (Preferred)
• Extensive experience as Master / CE in harbor and offshore towage as well as experience with AHTS.
• In depth knowledge of Marine Terminal Operations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the same or comparable position, with Train-the-trainer qualifications or suitable relevant experience.
• Fluent in English

Employment conditions:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic technical professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

Applications should be send via the link in the vacancy. 

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.