Marine Engineer

Embach Vessel Management; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Embach Vessel Management is seeking a Marine Engineer for an immediate start to join our team in Broome, Western Australia, on an ISV supporting Shell Prelude FLNG, on a 28 Days On / 28 Days Off roster.

As Chief Engineer you will lead the engine department, oversee propulsion, power generation and deck machinery, manage maintenance and defect reporting, and ensure ISM and client requirements are met while fostering a strong safety culture on board.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer experience on offshore support vessels, tugs or similar.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults.
• Sound ISM knowledge and client HSE requirements.
• Good leadership and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency with PMS and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engine department and take overall responsibility for propulsion, power generation, auxiliary and deck machinery.
• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance & defect reporting.
• Troubleshoot and fix complex technical faults quickly to keep downtime low and the vessel available to the client.
• Run permits to work, isolations and the risk assessment process for engineering tasks.
• Lead engine room emergency preparedness, drills and responses.
• Keep engineering records and documentation complete and audit-ready under ISM and client requirements.
• Mentor and supervise engineering crew, and help build a strong safety culture on board.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Troubleshooting complex faults

Strong communication

Record-keeping

Offshore/offshore work

Safety culture

Education

STCW Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

Medical First Aid (VI/4-1)

AMSA or flag state medical certificate

BOSIET or FOET

Tools

Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

Job description

About the role Embach Vessel Management, is seeking a Marine Engineer for an immediate start to join our team on a contract basis from Broome, Western Australia. As Chief Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Infield Support Vessel (ISV) supporting Shell Prelude FLNG on a 28 Days On / 28 Days Off roster.

Key responsibilities

Lead the engine department and take overall responsibility for the vessel's propulsion, power generation, auxiliary and deck machinery

Manage planned and unplanned maintenance & defect reporting

Troubleshoot and fix complex technical faults quickly to keep downtime low and the vessel available to the client

Run permits to work, isolations and the risk assessment process for engineering tasks

Lead engine room emergency preparedness, drills and responses

Keep engineering records and documentation complete and audit-ready under ISM and client requirements

Mentor and supervise engineering crew, and help build a strong safety culture on board

Experience and skills

Previous Chief Engineer or senior Second Engineer experience on offshore support vessels, tugs or similar

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults

Sound understanding of ISM, flag state and client HSE requirements

Good leadership, communication and record-keeping skills

Good computer skills, with the ability to understand and use of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

Able to work rotationally in a remote offshore environment

STCW Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

Valid seafarer medical certificate (AMSA or flag equivalent)

Medical First Aid (VI/4-1)

BOSIET or FOET Preferred

First aid certificate that includes oxygen resuscitation