Able Seaman Engine-2

Svitzer; Manama; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking an Engine Rating (Oiler) to support vessel readiness and safe operation under the Chief Engineer. You will join the crew to perform engine room, deck and accommodation tasks while upholding HMS safety policies and local regulations.

Role emphasizes active involvement in drills, safety reporting, and proactive hazard awareness. English language preferred; 24 months sea time and STCW training are required.

Qualifications

• Holder of III/4 Eng Watch Rating – Unlimited
• Basic STCW A-VI/1 safety training required
• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6
• Valid Seafarer Medical
• Good command of English preferred
• At least 24 months sea time as an Oiler

Responsibilities

• The Engine Rating contributes to vessel deployment as directed by Chief Engineer
• Perform duties on deck, engine room or accommodation as instructed
• Maintain safety and housekeeping to HMS policies and procedures
• Participate in safety drills onboard and training
• Stop Work when unsafe and inform Master according to procedures

Skills

English language

24 months sea time as an Oiler

Education

III/4 - Eng Watch Rating – Unlimited

Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6

Valid Seafarer Medical

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

• The Engine Rating reports to the Chief Engineer.
• The Engine Rating contributes so the vessel is always available to be deployed in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by the Chief Engineer and always in accordance with HMS policies/procedures and according to local legislation when applicable.
• To perform all work tasks safely and if in doubt before the work start ask the Chief Engineer for guidance
• Propose initiatives for raising the onboard safety level
• Active participation in safety training like drills onboard
• To perform duties assigned by the Chief Engineer related to all tasks on the vessel.
• To perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on deck, in the engine room or accommodation as instructed by the Chief Engineer.
• The Engine Rating has the obligation to Stop Work whenever a task is unsafe (by personal judgement) and then inform the Master. Deck Hands must know the procedure Stop Work that also include the `Take 5`. `Stop Work` and `Take 5` is simplest measures Svitzer have for crew to prevent personal injuries. Master is responsible for instruction.
• The Engine Rating must know the procedure Proactive and Near Miss Reporting for the various type of occurrences that should be reported to the Chief Engineer or Master with the potential to cause injury, illness, pollution, defects or damage. Chief Engineer is responsible for instruction.
• Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system.
• Induction training of visitors, employees and other persons authorized by SVITZER to access the vessel where a Master, Deck Officer or Chief Engineer/Engineer or Deck Rating is unavailable.

Learning Descriptions:

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• III/4 - Eng Watch Rating – Unlimited
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)
• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6
• Valid Seafarer Medical

Training/Special skills required:

• Understanding of English language preferred.
• At least 24 months of Sea time as an Oiler

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!