CHEF MÉCANICIEN (H / F)

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs; France; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading offshore maritime company in France is seeking a Chief Engineer for its fleet of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). The role involves operating and monitoring vessel machinery, ensuring maintenance, and complying with safety standards. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering license and have experience in offshore wind or high-speed vessels. Fluent English is essential. Competitive work rotation and travel expenses are covered.

Prestations

Travel expenses covered

Flexible work rotation

Collective agreement benefits

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer 3000 kW license preferred or 750 kW license with experience.
• Valid STCW 2010 certificates required.
• Up-to-date medical fitness certificate needed.

Responsabilités

• Operate and monitor the vessel’s machinery.
• Organize and supervise onboard maintenance.
• Detect anomalies and propose diagnostics.

Connaissances

Experience in offshore wind and/or high-speed vessels

Computer literacy

Fluent English

Formation

Chief Engineer 3000 kW license or 750 kW license

Valid STCW 2010 certificates

Up-to-date medical fitness certificate

Description du poste

About LD Tide

LD Tide operates a fleet of seven offshore maintenance vessels known as Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), dedicated to the transport and transfer of offshore industrial personnel.

Our vessels operate, among others, on the offshore wind farms of Fécamp , Yeu-Noirmoutier , and Saint-Nazaire , actively contributing to the maritime energy transition.

You will work in an innovative environment , strongly committed to safety and operational performance .

As part of the seasonal increase in activity typical of this industry, LD Tide is strengthening its crew teams for the period from April to September 2026 .

Main Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the vessel’s machinery, ensuring its technical availability
• Organize and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of onboard systems using the CMMS
• Detect anomalies, promptly alert the Captain and management, and propose diagnostics and technical solutions
• Ensure compliance with safety rules during onboard and subcontractor interventions (PPE, lockout procedures, work permits, etc.)
• Actively contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of technical procedures under the ISM Code

Profile

Training & Certificates

• Chief Engineer 3000 kW license preferred , or 750 kW license accepted with strong professional experience (especially in electricity and electronics)
• Valid STCW 2010 certificates : CFBS, CQALI, CAEERS, and Medical (according to the candidate’s license)
• Up-to-date medical fitness certificate

Please note : Work performed on CTVs does not qualify as sea time for the 3000 kW license due to the solo position onboard.

Skills

• Experience in offshore wind and / or high-speed vessels appreciated
• Computer literacy : ability to send emails, enter data in Excel or other digital tools (CMMS via Marad)
• Fluent English required – reading, writing, and speaking (to be demonstrated by the candidate)
• Verifiable professional references required (they will be contacted before hiring)

Job Conditions

• Possible embarkation ports (non-exhaustive) : Fécamp, La Turballe, Port-Joinville, Dieppe, Saint-Nazaire
• Work rotation : 14 days by default (flexible between 7 to 21 days maximum) – 12-hour workdays
• Travel expenses from home to embarkation port covered according to company policy
• Employment scheme : ENIM – 12th category
• Collective agreement : GASPE (IDCC 3228)