Sole Vessel Engineer-Maritime North

Serco Limited; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime operations company is seeking a Sole Vessel Engineer to manage the operational state and maintenance of all machinery on board. The successful candidate will ensure safe operations, compliance with regulations, and support the Master in vessel performance. Responsibilities include supervising machinery operations, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position is based in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland and is permanent, full-time with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machinery operation and maintenance on vessels.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and pollution prevention legislation.
• Ability to supervise bunkering procedures and manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all machinery and electrical equipment.
• Consult with the Master to enhance machinery economy and efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of operational metrics and consumption.

Skills

Machinery operation and maintenance

Compliance with safety standards

Record keeping

Emergency repair planning

Job description

Sole Vessel Engineer

Location: Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ

Salary: Competitive with benefits

Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 48 hours

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Sole Vessel Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for the operational state and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment on board the vessel. You'll ensure safe and efficient operations, compliance with safety standards, and support the Master in achieving optimal performance and reliability.

What you'll do as Sole Vessel Engineer:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical appliances, domestic installations, fittings and structures.
• Consult daily with the Master to achieve maximum economy and efficiency of machinery.
• Keep the Master informed of any occurrences in the engine room that might affect navigation or essential services.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention Legislation.
• Become familiar with vessel construction, machinery and operating characteristics.
• Maintain overall control configuration of the vessel and all systems/equipment.
• Keep accurate records of labour, fuel, lubricating oils and water consumption.
• Ensure planned maintenance and emergency repairs are carried out with minimal disruption.
• Supervise bunkering and arrange transfers of fuel, oil, ballast and water.
• Prepare spare gear orders and maintain inventory lists and engine room stores.
• Monitor and inspect machinery spaces regularly to ensure operational capability.
• Ensure compliance with company Safety Management System, including Permit to Work and Tag Out systems.
• Provide detailed handovers when joining or leaving a vessel.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Master or the company.
• Assist in the planning of Dry Dock Specification including record of Hours on Machinery and match up to the OEM specification.
• Highlight parts are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assist the Technical Superintendent in getting the information on defects and works due in comprehensive jobs list to be imputed to the Docking Spec