Salvage Engineer

Resolve Marine; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolve Marine Group is seeking a Salvage Engineer to oversee operating shipboard equipment, install and maintain salvage systems, and support emergency response projects. The role requires extensive offshore experience and travel to sites, with emphasis on safety, planning, and collaboration with vessel crews.

Responsibilities include reading salvage plans, maintaining equipment, coordinating spares and tools, and reporting status to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years offshore vessel experience.
• Shipboard engineer certificate/coc required.
• 7+ years as shipboard engineer or power plant engineer.
• Experience with salvage operations and emergency response.
• Ability to read salvage plans and manuals.
• Ability to work safely in a team and follow directions.
• Valid driver's license and passport; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret salvage plans and technical manuals.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and operate shipboard salvage equipment.
• Plan and execute routine inspections to minimize downtime.
• Requisition spares, tools, fuel, lubes, and supplies as needed.
• Follow salvage master instructions and coordinate with onboard teams.
• Troubleshoot problems and provide practical solutions.
• Communicate equipment status, scope, and schedule to management.

Skills

Salvage plan reading

Team coordination

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certificate of competency as shipboard engineer

Job description

Brief Description

The Salvage Engineer is directly responsible for the operating shipboard equipment whether on deck or engine room. He or she is also responsible for installation, maintenance, and proper operation of the onsite salvage equipment – this will include, Power plants, Main engine, Aux. generators, Electric motors, Pumps, Hydraulic pumps and HPUs, Winches, Chain pullers, Heave compensators, Drill machines, Cranes, Forklifts etc. The Salvage Engineer is a response-based position requiring domestic and International travel to sites.

Brief Description

The Salvage Engineer is directly responsible for the operating shipboard equipment whether on deck or engine room. He or she is also responsible for installation, maintenance, and proper operation of the onsite salvage equipment – this will include, Power plants, Main engine, Aux. generators, Electric motors, Pumps, Hydraulic pumps and HPUs, Winches, Chain pullers, Heave compensators, Drill machines, Cranes, Forklifts etc. The Salvage Engineer is a response-based position requiring domestic and International travel to sites.

Position Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand salvage plan and technical manuals
• Able to inspect, maintain, repair, and operate shipboard and salvage equipment
• Able to effectively plan and execute routine inspections and maintenance regimes for various onsite equipment to minimize operational downtime
• Able to proactively anticipate and requisition necessary spares, tools, fuel, lubes and supplies to keep the equipment running in good order
• Ability to follow salvage master instructions and work cohesively with onboard salvage technicians, mechanics, and electrician teams
• Ability to trouble shoot and offer creative solutions to technical problems
• Effectively communicate with Project Management team regarding machinery and equipment status, detailed work scope, job schedule, impact of repairs if any on the project schedule and safety concerns

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years of working on vessels offshore
• Technical school certification / Certificate of competency as a shipboard engineer
• 7+ years’ experience as a shipboard engineer / operating engineer / power plant engineer
• 3+ years as a salvage engineer on wreck removal and emergency response jobs1st engineer or Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency
• Experience with leading salvage companies preferred
• Qualified candidates will comply with safety policies and guidelines
• Must be able to safely perform job duties in different types of weather conditions
• Ability to trouble shoot and offer creative solutions
• Effectively operate in a team environment
• Able to read, speak and understand English and able to communicate effectively with team members
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card (US employees only)

Preferred

• Valid First Aid, CPR and AED
• Bosiet along with Huet
• Valid MMC with STCW training
• Mechanical background in diesel, hydraulics
• Welding Certification
• OSHA 10 HR
• HAZWOPER 40 HR with 8 HR Refresher

ADA Requirements

• Sit or Stand
• Walk
• Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
• Exposure to work: outside weather, fumes, etc.
• Climb stairs/ladders or balance
• Stoop, Kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Carry weight, lift 50lbs

Travel Requirement

Up to 75% travel is required. If additional, travel is required beyond the specified amount, based on the operational demand, you will be notified accordingly so arrangements can be made.

Summary

What We’re Looking For:

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We look for people to bring their very best, positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to be the best in the industry, but we aspire for the best working culture that our employees can ask for. Our people, whether on our vessels or in the office, always work to look ahead, be mindful of safety, environment and respecting one another because enjoying where you work and who we work with is what delivers success in everything we do.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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