Able Seaman Engine-3

Svitzer; Al-Hidd; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

SVITZER, a leading marine towage company, is seeking an Engine Rating to support the Chief Engineer aboard our vessel fleet. You will help keep engines running, assist in maintenance, and ensure safe, ready operations in line with HMS policies and local regulations.

The role requires basic safety training, sea time as an oiler, and English language understanding. You will join a diverse crew and contribute to safe, efficient operations in Bahrain waters.

Qualifications

• English language skills and safety awareness are required.
• STCW certifications and medical fitness are essential.
• Seagoing experience and watchkeeping background are preferred.
• III/4 Eng Watch Rating qualification is recognized.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief Engineer.
• Keeps vessel engines and systems available for deployment.
• Performs maintenance and housekeeping tasks as instructed.
• Participates in safety drills and training onboard.
• Follows HMS policies and local regulations for safety and operations.
• Stops work if unsafe and reports to the Master with Take 5 procedures.
• Contributes to proactive near-miss reporting and safety culture.
• Induction and safety briefings for visitors and crew are conducted as required.

Skills

Sea time as an Oiler

English language understanding

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

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.

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!