Able Seaman Engine-3

Svitzer Bahrain WLL; Al-Hidd; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

SVITZER Bahrain WLL seeks an Engine Rating to support engine room and deck operations aboard our vessel fleet. You will assist the Chief Engineer, perform watch duties, and contribute to safe, reliable vessel readiness.

The role requires STCW certification and at least 24 months sea time as an Oiler, with strong safety awareness and basic English proficiency. Training and development are provided in a global marine environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English oral and written communication.
• Minimum 24 months sea time as an Oiler or similar role.
• Experience operating and maintaining watch-keeping equipment on deck and engine rooms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vessel engine room and deck watch to ensure continuous readiness.
• Follow Chief Engineer's directions and HMS policies for safety and operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping as instructed.
• Participate in onboard safety drills and reporting procedures.
• Adhere to Stop Work and Take 5 procedures to prevent injuries.

Skills

English language

Sea time experience

Education

III/4 Eng Watch Rating – Unlimited

Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

Security Training for Seafarers (A-VI/6)

Job description

SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.We offerWe offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.

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

Special skills required

• Ø Understanding of English language preferred.
• Ø 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!

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength. 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.