Chief Marine Engineer - Lead Vessel Systems & Maintenance

Talleys Group Limited

Nelson

Hybrid

NZD 120,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate
Excellent working conditions
Job security and stability

Job summary

Talley’s Group Limited is seeking a qualified Chief Marine Engineer to lead the engineering department aboard the Amaltal Columbia. You will supervise, develop and drive performance across the engineering team while ensuring safe, reliable operation of vessel systems.

The role requires MEC4 certification, prior fishing vessel experience, and strong leadership skills. Talley’s offers a competitive rate, excellent working conditions and job security.

Qualifications

  • Marine Engineer Class 4 Certificate of Competency (MEC4) required.
  • Experience as an engineer onboard a fishing vessel.
  • Strong communication, leadership and management skills.
  • Highly motivated and results-driven Marine Engineer.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the engineering department, ensuring supervision, development and performance.
  • Ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all vessel machinery and engineering systems.
  • Oversee planned maintenance, repairs, surveys, and major engineering projects to maintain vessel readiness and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and maritime regulatory requirements.
  • Manage engineering resources, fuel efficiency and spare parts.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Management

Education

Marine Engineer Class 4 MEC4

Job description

Talley’s Group Limited is seeking a qualified Chief Marine Engineer to lead the engineering department aboard the Amaltal Columbia. You will supervise, develop and drive performance across the engineering team while ensuring safe, reliable operation of vessel systems.

The role requires MEC4 certification, prior fishing vessel experience, and strong leadership skills. Talley’s offers a competitive rate, excellent working conditions and job security.

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