We don’t pursue flashy expansion. That is exactly why true “professionals” are nurtured here.
Do you think “company growth” equals “personal growth”? Sato Steamship does not take a path of reckless expansion. What we aim for is lean and robust management. And to pour deep affection and technical skill into each and every vessel. Because of this, the responsibility and discretion given to each employee working here are surprisingly large. Even as a young employee, you will have the chance to be involved in newbuilding projects from projects closely coordinated with major shipping companies, to projects where we decide the specifications from scratch.
If you seek work that pursues quality over quantity – and want to hone your skills as professional at the forefront of global shipping , while putting down roots in Onomichi – we are waiting for you.
Technical Superintendent
Ensuring safety by keeping the vessel in optimal health as its “doctor.”
A technical role responsible for the maintenance management of assigned vessels, drafting repair plans, and attending dry-docking. We will discuss with chief engineers and shipyard engineers to keep the vessel in optimal condition. Ideal for those who want to utilize their mechanical, electrical, or shipbuilding knowledge to work globally.
Marine Superintendent
Supporting the safe navigation of the ship.
Responsible for vessel operational support, crew deployment planning, and insurance arrangements. It is a role that supports smooth operations in response to the ever-changing environment surrounding vessels. English proficiency and communication skills will be your strongest asset.
Business Development
Driving ships.At the forefront of global business.
Responsible for high-stakes charter party negotiations with major shipping companies, Sale & Purchase (S&P) transactions, and promoting newbuilding projects. This role demands sharp market insight to drive major capital investments and shape our fleet’s future. It is a position of immense responsibility, offering the dynamic shipping business management.
Recruitment requirements
| Work location | Main Office (Shinhama, Onomichi, Hiroshima) |
| Working Hours | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Holidays | Full two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays), summer/year-end/New Year holidays, paid leave. |
| Welfarefund | Comprehensive social insurance, retirement allowance system available. |
Location
Easy access from JR Onomichi Station. You can enjoy a well-balanced work-life lifestyle in a city rich in history and culture. There are no job relocations.
Corporate Culture
Despite having a 130-year history, our organization is characterized by a flat and open atmosphere. We respect the motivation to “try things out” and give significant discretion even to younger employees.
Benefits
Because we are a small elite team, we firmly reward the achievements of each and every employee.
Case 1 / Technical Superintendent
(4th year after joining the company)
My job isn’t just to ‘fix’ it. It’s to make it ‘improved’.
While dry-docking is often divided into specialized tasks at major companies, here I am entrusted with the entire process. Listening to the voices of the seafarers, negotiating with the dockyard based on my own judgment, and seeing the gleaming ship undock brings an exceptional sense of achievement. The distance to the president is short, making it an environment where technical proposals are easily accepted.
Case 2 / Business Development
(3rd year after joining the company)
From Onomichi, taking on the world.
I admired the shipowners of Onomichi and joined the company, but the scale of the work exceeded my expectations. While looking out over the Onomichi Channel, I experience the deep satisfaction of planning and launching newbuilding projects from scratch with my own hands.
6-15, Shinhama 1-Chome, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan 722-0014
Tel. +81-848-25-3636 / Fax. +81-848-25-5333
