Chief Engineer

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Proper Rotation

Career Growth

Free WiFi Onboard

Life & Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Healthy Onboard Meals

Digital Payment Solutions

Crew Savings Plan

Job summary

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated in Manila seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the ship's engineering systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with SOLAS, MARPOL and flag state regulations.

You will lead the engineering team, manage maintenance, and drive safety culture aboard vessels, balancing commercial objectives with environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL and flag state regulations.
• Proficient in marine engineering, electrical systems, automation, and maintenance.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and maintain technical readiness.
• Ensure vessel safety and efficient operations on all voyages.
• Oversee maintenance of ship's engineering systems.

Skills

SOLAS knowledge

MARPOL knowledge

Marine engineering

Electrical systems

Automation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Risk assessment

Emergency management

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers.

Role Purpose: Oversee the management and maintenance of the ship’s engineering systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the engineering team, maintain technical readiness, and ensure the vessel operates safely and efficiently on all voyages.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The Chief Engineer must possess thorough knowledge of company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Proficiency in marine engineering, electrical systems, automation, troubleshooting, and planned maintenance is essential. Competence in risk assessment, emergency management, fuel efficiency, waste management, and reporting procedures is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The role demands effective communication, team coordination, and adaptability to modern technology and software.

Experience: Demonstrates leadership in developing technical and soft skills within the engineering team. Has strong analytical abilities, consistently overseeing the vessel’s engineering systems to ensure optimal performance. Successfully balances commercial objectives with a high priority on safety, fully understanding the importance of environmental compliance. Exhibits high reliability in urgent situations, ensuring the safety and security of the vessel and crew through decisive actions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Proper Rotation
• Career Growth
• Free WiFi Onboard
• Life & Health Insurance
• Mental Health Services
• Healthy Onboard Meals
• Digital Payment Solutions
• Crew Savings Plan

For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/

About 88 Aces, Manila

88 Aces Maritime Services stands as a premier Marine HR provider in Manila, rooted in a proud legacy of excellence as part of Scorpio, which has over seven decades of dedication to world-class shipping. Since its founding in 2018, 88 Aces has committed to the highest standards in crew management, seafarer training, and welfare support, fostering a skilled, reliable workforce to meet the evolving demands of the global maritime industry. With a team that oversees more than 70 vessels and an extensive network of over 2,000 qualified seafarers, 88 Aces is also dedicated to the well-being of its seafarers and their families, providing essential support and resources to strengthen their lives at sea and at home. This dedication makes 88 Aces a trusted partner in delivering first-rate maritime talent and care for international shipping needs.

www.88acesmaritime.com