Chief Engineer Trainee

GP Solution; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive trainee salary

Fixed rotation schedule

Structured onboard training

Exposure to European standards

Job summary

GP Solution seeks a Chief Engineer Trainee (Dredging Vessel) in Indonesia. This entry point targets motivated Indonesian engine officers with offshore or high-intensity vessel experience and current COC Class I, STCW, medical fitness, and Seafarer’s Book.

Prior dredging is not required, but engine room exposure on DP, AHTS, construction, or cable-laying vessels is valued. The role emphasizes safety, training, and progression to senior engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Must hold COC Class I (Chief Engineer) and STCW certificates.
• Must have medical fitness and Seafarer’s Book.
• Strong English communication in technical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and reliable engine room and technical system operations.
• Learn operation and maintenance of main engines and auxiliary machinery, including dredging-related systems.
• Assist in planned maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Develop leadership by assisting in supervising engine room crew and monitoring compliance with QHSE, ISM and PTW.

Skills

Engine room experience

Offshore vessel experience

English communication

Education

COC Class I (Chief Engineer)

STCW certificates

Seafarer’s Book

Medical fitness

Tools

QHSE systems

ISM / PTW compliance

Job description

Chief Engineer Trainee – Dredging Vessel (TSHD)

This role is an entry point for motivated Indonesian engine officers with solid offshore or high-intensity vessel experience. A valid COC Class I (Chief Engineer), STCW certificates, medical fitness, and a current Seafarer’s Book are required. Prior dredging experience is not required. Candidates should have engine room experience on offshore or high-intensity vessels such as DP vessels, AHT/AHTS, construction, cable laying, or similar units, and be accustomed to continuous 24/7 offshore operations. Experience in multinational or European-led crews is an advantage. Strong English communication skills are needed, especially in technical and operational contexts. The role includes structured dredging familiarization and operation under international engineering standards. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, disciplined, mentally resilient, and eager to develop into a senior engineering role. Work under the guidance of an experienced Chief Engineer while progressively taking responsibility for engine room operations. Responsibilities include supporting safe and reliable engine room and technical system operations, learning the operation and maintenance of main engines, auxiliary machinery, and dredging-related systems, supporting planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, developing leadership capability by assisting in the supervision of engine room crew, ensuring compliance with QHSE, ISM, and PTW systems, supporting spare parts management, bunkering, and consumables control, participating in inspections, audits, and technical reporting, and completing on-the-job training as part of dredging familiarization and development. Benefits include a competitive trainee salary, fixed rotation schedule, direct exposure to modern dredging vessels and specialized systems, structured onboard training with experienced Chief Engineers, exposure to European operational standards and management culture, a clear career pathway toward full Chief Engineer assignment on dredging vessels, and strong technical and operational support from an onshore team.