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D2M SERVICES

Maritime project management and technical services

New Building Machinery Superintendent

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Shanghai, China
In PersonThe position is based in the Shanghai region and requires a long-term expatriate assignment on site.
Mechanical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • Significant experience as a Chief Engineer in a shipyard environment.
  • Knowledge of offshore equipment, particularly gangway systems.
  • Experience with DP2 vessels, including operations, trials, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor the technical construction of vessels at the shipyard in close coordination with the project team.
  • Represent the shipowner on machinery installation matters, including equipment integration, compliance with specifications, document follow-up, inspections, and resolution of technical issues.
  • Participate in harbor acceptance trials and sea acceptance trials.
  • Contribute to preparation for vessel commissioning.
  • Support training and development of the future crews.
  • Follow up on plan approvals, review technical specifications, and check their proper implementation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with newbuild programs, vessel deliveries, or major dry-dock periods.
  • Knowledge of direct-current electrical systems.
  • Experience in project management, shipyard follow-up, plan approval, or technical specification review.

About the company

D2M SERVICES provides technical assistance and project management for maritime projects, handling design, planning, execution, and completion across sectors like merchant ships, defense vessels, coastal infrastructure, oil and gas units, and renewable marine energies. It works through end-to-end management, coordinating design, schedules, resources, and risk with a network of local partners to deliver projects from start to finish. The company focuses on tailor-made, project-specific solutions and a people-first culture, leveraging its long history and status as a STAPEM Group subsidiary to offer stable, experienced support. Its goal is to turn maritime visions into realized, detail-oriented projects that support local development and sustainable practices.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • LinkedIn lists 735 followers and 11-50 employees, indicating an active small practice.
  • D2M’s stated specialties match recurring demand for sales leadership and organizational change.
  • A 19-year operating history signals survival through multiple economic cycles.

What critics are saying

  • No recent news, funding, or client wins surfaced in 2025-2026.
  • Eleven-to-fifty employees creates key-man dependence on Michael Dowdell.
  • Tiny consulting firms lose accounts quickly when larger advisors underprice and bundle services.

What makes D2M SERVICES unique

  • Houston-based D2M Services targets SMBs with business optimization and leadership coaching.
  • Founded 2006, it sells consulting across construction, energy, and manufacturing.
  • CEO Michael Dowdell has led D2M Services since October 2006.

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