Head of Marine Engineering – Naval Vessel

Irish Naval Service; Cobh; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Onsite gym

Accommodation during training

Free tuition

Job summary

Irish Naval Service is recruiting qualified Marine Engineers to join as Direct Entry Marine Engineering Officers. You will oversee engineering operations both at sea and ashore, leading the Engineering Branch and maintaining critical ship systems to ensure readiness.

Role includes serving as Head of Engineering on board during sea postings, pursuing CPD and contributing to project management and technical research during shore-based postings.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineering Officer) Class 1 or Class 2 (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport) or an equivalent marine qualification
• Applicants must be under 50 years of age on 31 December in the year of application
• Must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48 cm) in height
• No tattoos visible above the collar while serving in the Defence Forces
• Must meet work permit eligibility criteria to serve in the Defence Forces
• Must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head of the Engineering Department on board during sea postings and be part of the ship's senior management team
• Lead and manage Engineering Branch personnel and oversee propulsion, power generation, fuel, water, ventilation, air conditioning and hotel services
• Train and ensure readiness for fire and hull breach scenarios and related systems maintenance
• After sea rotation, take a shore-based appointment focused on project management, maintenance planning or technical research

Education

Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineering Officer) Class 1 or Class 2

Job description

Irish Naval Service is recruiting qualified Marine Engineers to join as Direct Entry Marine Engineering Officers. You will oversee engineering operations both at sea and ashore, leading the Engineering Branch and maintaining critical ship systems to ensure readiness.

Role includes serving as Head of Engineering on board during sea postings, pursuing CPD and contributing to project management and technical research during shore-based postings.