Chief Engineer-3

svitzer; Al-Hidd; On-site; BHD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SVITZER requires a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment aboard our tugs. The role supervises engineering personnel, signs off completed work, and prepares maintenance reports in line with the budget and plan.

You will participate in safety training and mentor crew, ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are followed and that bunkering and oil transfers comply with regulations.

Qualifications

• III/3 - Ch Eng qualification required.
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1) required.
• Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3) required.
• Proficiency Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2) required.
• Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4-1) required.
• Security Training for Seafarers (A-VI/6) required.
• Valid Seafarer Medical must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment on board.
• Supervision of personnel undertaking and assisting in the engineering function.
• Signing off on maintenance work completed.
• Preparation of maintenance and operational reports as required.
• Participation in safety training, including training of other crew members.
• Monitoring and review of health, safety and environmental standards and procedures.
• Ensuring day-to-day compliance with regulations; bunker/oil transfers.
• Compliance with safety management system regulations; pro-active improvement of procedures.
• Operational duties including mooring/unmooring and tow line operations.
• Induction training of visitors and authorized personnel.

Education

Ch Eng

Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)

Proficiency Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2)

Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4-1)

Security Training for Seafarers (A-VI/6)

Valid Seafarer Medical

Job description

The Chief Engineer reports to the Master.

Responsible for executing tug maintenance on board in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and budget

Maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment;

Supervision of personnel undertaking and assisting in the engineering function;

Signing off on maintenance work completed;

Preparation of maintenance and operational reports as required;

Participation in safety training, including the training of other crew members;

Assisting other engineers as required;

Monitoring and review of relevant occupational health and safety standards and procedures and reporting as appropriate;

Ensuring day to day compliance with relevant environmental regulations;

Participation in operational improvement exercises and liaison with SVITZER management regarding improved operational procedures, leading to a culture of continuous improvement

Daily correct use and maintenance of all machinery, safety and environment protection equipment The correct keeping of Engine Logbook and Oil Record Book (when applicable)

Comply with local, regional, national and international legislation. Responsible for all bunker and internal oil transfers according to Bunkering of Fuel and Oils and Internal Transfer of Bunkers or Oil Products

Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system. Where required through local working arrangements;

To perform operational duties, as required and directed, related to all tasks of the vessel including mooring/unmooring and tow line connection/disconnection.

Induction training of visitors, employees and other persons authorized by SVITZER to access the vessel where a Master or Deck Officer is unavailable.

Learning Descriptions:

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• III/3 - Ch Eng
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)
• Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)
• Proficiency Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2)
• Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4-1)
• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6
• Valid Seafarer Medical

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!