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88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free WiFi Onboard

Life & Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Healthy Onboard Meals

Crew Savings Plan

Career Growth

Job summary

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated seeks an Oiler to assist with engine room operations aboard our vessels. You will participate in watches, help maintain machinery, and keep spaces clean and safe while supporting daily shipboard tasks.

The role requires familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations, plus the ability to use hand and power tools and workshop equipment. Strong teamwork and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with SOLAS, MARPOL and flag state regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance for auxiliary machinery (compressors, purifiers, pumps, incinerators).
• Ability to use hand and power tools and workshop equipment.
• Understanding of waste management and eco-friendly practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engine room watches at sea and in port as instructed.
• Assist with daily engine room operations and maintenance; ensure lubrication of machinery.
• Perform engine room housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Help maintain stores inventory as delegated by the 1st Assistant Engineer.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Reporting skills

Time management

Tool handling

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: To assist in the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the ship’s engines, machinery, and engine room spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in engine room watches at sea (including Unmanned Machinery Space operations) and in port as instructed.
• Assist with daily operations, tasks, and maintenance of engine room equipment and ensure that machinery is adequately lubricated.
• Perform engine room housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Help maintain inventory of stores and other items as delegated by the 1st Assistant Engineer.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The Oiler must be familiar with company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Key knowledge areas include the Theory and Practice of Seamanship, maintenance of auxiliary machinery such as compressors, purifiers, pumps, and incinerators (basic practical knowledge), and the use of hand and power tools, as well as specialized workshop equipment. Knowledge of waste management, pollution control, and eco-friendly practices is also essential.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective communication and reporting skills are essential for the Oiler, along with the ability to maintain and assist in repairing engine equipment. Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and complete responsibilities on schedule are required. Proficiency in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment is crucial.

Experience: Demonstrates reliability and leadership behaviors in supporting engine room operations and watchkeeping. Effectively carries out engine room housekeeping and cosmetic maintenance. Provides reliable support in engine room machinery maintenance activities.

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

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