Chief Engineer

Ogenus Offshore; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An offshore manpower company, seeking a qualified individual for a senior engineering role overseeing all mechanical and electrical operations on offshore vessels. Candidates must possess valid offshore certifications and extensive experience in marine engineering. The position involves managing engine room personnel, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing maintenance operations.

Formación

• Extensive experience in a senior engineering role on semi-submersibles, drillships, or similar offshore vessels.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills are essential.
• Capable of managing maintenance records and compliance with various safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise all engine room personnel.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of engine, power generation, and utility systems.
• Participate in emergency drills and maintain high safety standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Educación

Valid Offshore Medical

BOSIET / FOET with CA-EBS

Basic Safety Training (BST)

Advanced Fire Fighting

Medical First Aid

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

High Voltage (HV) Training

Herramientas

Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Descripción del empleo

Ogenus Offshore is a manpower company based in the UK and Greece, providing skilled personnel to the energy sector. We support our clients with workforce solutions for offshore and onshore projects worldwide. This position is being offered on behalf of one of our trusted clients.

The Role

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, power generation, propulsion, and utility systems on board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise all engine room personnel including 2nd Engineers, ETOs, Motormen, and Technical Assistants.
• Ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of, Main and auxiliary engines, Power generation and distribution systems, HVAC, ballast, bilge, firewater, and water systems, Propulsion and thruster systems
• Plan and oversee scheduled preventative maintenance (Planned Maintenance System - PMS) and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections in compliance with class, flag, ISM, and ISPS requirements.
• Ensure fuel, lube oil, and water inventories are monitored, ordered, and managed properly.
• Liaise with shore-based technical support, classification societies, flag state, and third-party vendors during inspections, audits, and surveys.
• Support rig move operations, stability control, and ballast management during transit or drilling campaigns.
• Participate actively in the Safety Management System (SMS), risk assessments, PTW, and emergency drills.
• Ensure engine room and technical spaces maintain high safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior engineering staff and ensure competency standards are met.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Offshore Medical
• BOSIET / FOET with CA-EBS
• Extensive experience in a senior engineering role on semi-submersibles, drillships, or similar offshore vessels
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as AMOS, MP5, or similar
• Strong leadership, communication, and emergency response capabilities
• Basic Safety Training (BST) – STCW A-VI / 1
• Advanced Fire Fighting – STCW A-VI / 3
• Medical First Aid – STCW A-VI / 4-1
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) – STCW A-VI / 2-1
• Leadership and Managerial Skills – STCW A-III / 2
• Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)
• High Voltage (HV) Training (Management Level)
• Designated Security Duties – STCW A-VI / 6-2
• STCW Security Awareness – A-VI / 6-1