Technical Superintendent

Job Description
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) – and BSM Cruise Services – an independent provider of quality ship management services, maritime solutions and technological advancements to the cruise, ferry and yacht industry – formed in 2021 a Joint Venture based in Hamburg, Germany. This Joint Venture "HX TO GmbH" is managing the technical operations of the 4 expedition vessels.

HX is our expedition cruise business, which takes our guests from the wilderness of the Arctic to the Galápagos Islands, in our purpose-built expedition ships. In the last year, HX has been focused on becoming a fully standalone business from Hurtigruten Group. We're hard at work, splitting our systems and digital real estate, while also developing our unique brand proposition, to become the global leader in the expedition cruise segment.

We are looking for talents who would like to go on this exciting journey with us and join us.

Technical Superintendent (m/f/d)
Key Responsibilities

• You will monitor and control the safe and cost efficient technical operation of all assigned vessels using the available resources, within the defined. parameters of cost, commercial viability and operational excellence in line with Owners expectations.
• You will stay in close contact with clients and maintain good working relationships with client representatives.
• You will arrange and execute Drydock activities at regular intervals.
• You will manage vessel visits, audits and inspections.
• You will ensure environmental compliance policies are upheld.

Requirements
Skills & Requirements

Education & Work Experience

• B.S. degree in Nautical Science, Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent, or Chief Engineer's or Master's qualification.
• Experience with passenger Vessels is preferred: You gained it either during your time on board in a senior position or in a similar shore position.
• You have been working as a superintendent or in a similar position for a ship-owning or ship-managing company for 5+ years.

Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies

• Your excellent communication skills make it easy for you to interact with different internal and external stakeholders.
• You will use your advanced English language skills in an international and multi-language speaking environment.
• Your effective & confident communication skills help you to build a strong connection to the diverse and multi-cultural team.
• You are self-driven and independent, yet with a will to ask and understand.
• Your problem solving- and influencing skills
• You are curious and dedicated to support growing the company.
• You are ambitious and thrives in a high-paced, international, changing work environment.
• You are customer Service oriented: delivering results and meeting customer expectations.

Benefits
You will get:

• To be part of a dynamic and dedicated team, with highly skilled colleagues.
• Opportunities to work on a global level, with senior management.
• Excellent growth opportunities and the ability to impact with velocity.

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits catalog, including:

• Food voucher, Deutschlandticket, bike leasing (JobRad).
• Childcare (KITA contribution), fitness contribution, and more.

In Addition, You Will Benefit From

• Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement.
• Annual leave days: depending on length of Service).
• Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies.
• A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg.

Great Place to Work

• Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
• 'Can-Do' Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
• Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
• Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
• Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.

About The Company
Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world's first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.

For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.

We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.

Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.

As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.

One thing you'll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world's very best expedition cruise operator.

Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.

Hybrid Explorer shipsHX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.

Beach cleanupsHX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.

HX Expedition FoundationOur HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX's Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.