Freighter Marine Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine engineering is seeking a Freighter Marine Engineer to manage worldwide operations for telecommunications cable. This role includes designing equipment and supervising teams, requiring extensive travel. Candidates should have a strong marine engineering background and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general engineering systems on board ships.
• Understanding of electrical power and circuit theory principles.
• Experience dealing with international regulatory authorities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Management of freighter mobilization and transfer operations worldwide.
• Design and maintenance of cable handling equipment.
• Supervision of team and cost control during operations.

Skills

Marine Engineering knowledge

Vessel itinerary planning

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive motivated attitude

Education

Marine Engineering qualification

Basic MCA Certification

Tools

Computer Aided Design

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Freighter Marine Engineer - London - up to £55k basic + 120% uplift when travelling

Responsibilities:

• Management of freighter mobilization, transfer operations worldwide for telecommunications cable and associated submerged equipment
• Design of cable storage and cable handling equipment
• Managing fabrication, commissioning, and planned maintenance of cable handling equipment
• Team supervision, QHSE and costs control of freighter and depot operations
• Working in close conjunction with Project Mangers, and Vessel crew
• The role involves extensive travel world wide up to 70% of the time

Desired Education, Training and Qualifications

• Marine Engineering knowledge from working on board and understanding of general engineering systems on board ships, ships, machinery, and hydraulic systems
• Basic knowledge of vessel stability calculation, on board steel work, Computer Aided Design
• Materials in Marine Engineering: Overview of metals, used in the marine environment
• Basic Electrical Engineering Principles: DC Circuit Theory; AC Circuit Theory
• Electrical Power: DC Machines-basic theory; AC circuit theory diagrams, power factor
• Engineering Mathematics, basic understanding of first and second ordinary differential circuit equation
• Lifting and Sling, Offshore Safety
• Shipping Qualifications and Skills: Vessel itinerary planning; Practical knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code; Knowledge, and experience of coordination in port operations of small and large vessels; Experience of dealing with international regulatory authorities and port agents also an advantage
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint), and Basic MCA Certification
• Must be able and willing to travel internationally

Desired Personal Attitude

• Highly proactive motivated and positive 'can do' attitude, with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, with the flexibility to support remote works and travel requirements
• People focused, with effective communication and interpersonal skills

If you wish to apply, please send your CV to Jack - [emailprotected] or call [phone]