Engine Room Operator

Brunel; Setúbal; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is actively seeking an Engine Room Operator for an offshore assignment in Portugal. The role involves watchkeeping, routine maintenance, and supervising task execution under the Maintenance Lead, with a 28/28 rotation offshore.

Candidates should have an Engineering degree (or equivalent) and a 2nd Engineer STCW certificate, plus Portuguese and English proficiency. The contract is 12 months at a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Watchkeeping and routine maintenance experience in offshore/ship environments.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures in an offshore setting.
• Proficiency in SAP or PMS systems for maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mechanical Lead with maintenance and repair in the engine room/ship.
• Ensure work is conducted safely following established rules.
• Execute tasks and inspections assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead.
• Operate machinery and monitor data as directed by supervisors.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections per the maintenance program.
• Ensure equipment meets operational instructions and maintenance standards.
• Carry out PMS-based maintenance and repairs as required.
• Monitor conditions and guide operations within your field; update documentation.
• Conduct regular tours of machinery spaces during watches.
• Keep planned maintenance records up to date.
• Ensure daily activities are safe and environmentally compliant.

Skills

Watchkeeping

Maintenance

Bilingual Portuguese/English

Education

Engineering degree

2nd Engineer certificate STCW

Tankerman Certificate

Tools

SAP

PMS software

Job description

Position: Engine Room Operator

Location: Offshore, Portugal

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 12-month contract

Rate: Competitive daily rate

Rotation: 28/28

Brunel are looking to recruit an Engine Room Operator (ERO) with relevant experience gained within the Oil & Gas, FPSO, FSO or offshore production sector. This 12-month contract position is to work for an international oil and gas exploration and production company, and you will work a 28/28 rotation offshore Portugal.

The Engine Room Operator shall carry out watchkeeping and routine maintenance duties under the supervision of the Maintenance Lead and shall keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of all relevant matters concerning these activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Mechanical Lead in his duties and undertaking maintenance and repair work in the engine room/ship.
• Ensuring that all work within their area takes place in a secure manner, including that the established safety rules are followed.
• Executing work/inspections given to them by the Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead.
• Managing operation of the machinery, also monitoring and recording data like this that is given to them by the Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead.
• Executing daily, weekly and monthly inspections as instructed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead and about the maintenance program.
• Ensure that equipment and system conditions are in accordance with operational instructions, performance descriptions, and acceptable maintenance standards.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks as PMS required
• Monitor conditions and guide operations within their field of expertise. Contribute to the ongoing update of governing documentation.
• Making regular tours of inspection of machinery spaces during his watch
• Keeping planned maintenance records up to date
• Ensure that daily activities within the engineering department are carried out in a safe and healthy manner and that the impact of the engineering department operations on the environment are within acceptable limits.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree and or hold 2nd Engineer certificate STCW as long as FSO is a ship
• Experience in the field of maintenance in oil and gas production facilities
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
• Proficiency in SAP environment or as a minimum equivalent PMS software system
• Tankerman Certificate