Port Engineer (Rawabi Integrity)

Rawabi Holding Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawabi Holding Group is seeking a Port Engineer to manage day-to-day readiness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of high-spec vessels like Rawabi Integrity, ensuring operations run smoothly. You will coordinate maintenance, supervise dry dockings, and liaise with flag state and class societies, while guiding the Vessel Master on technical decisions.

This role requires a hands-on leader with deep mechanical knowledge and a focus on safety, audits, and incident-free operations across the

Qualifications

• Experience in vessel maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to supervise maintenance and dry docking activities.
• Knowledge of class society and flag state requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vessel maintenance and repairs to meet standards.
• Plan and coordinate dry dockings and wet dockings.
• Ensure certifications are up to date and compliant.
• Advise Vessel Master on technical activities.
• Prepare maintenance records for audits.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Technical oversight

Asset reliability

Dry docking planning

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Audit readiness

Job description

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the Port Engineer's job is to manage the day-to-day operational readiness, maintenance, repairs, and regulatory compliance of assigned vessels, specifically focusing on high-spec assets like the Rawabi Integrity.

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintenance Coordination: Supervises and coordinates all vessel maintenance and repair works to ensure they are completed on time and meet required standards.
• Technical Oversight: Manages the planned maintenance of engine room machinery and equipment, specifically for high-speed offshore support vessels (FOSSV).
• Asset Reliability: Assesses maintenance needs based on manufacturer and class requirements to identify necessary resources for machinery reliability and power generation systems.
• Dry Docking & Repairs: Assists in the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance, dry dockings, and wet dockings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Performs inspections to ensure vessel certifications are up to date and meet classification society, flag state, and Aramco Marine standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigates causes of mechanical, equipment, or power system failures and recommends mitigating actions to prevent recurring breakdowns.
• Personnel Management: Ensures proper handover between incoming and outgoing Chief Engineers and acts as a reliever for Chief Engineers when required.
• Audit Readiness: Prepares and safeguards maintenance records and documents for flag state, classification society, and ISM surveys.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Safety Culture: Promotes a positive health and safety culture with a focus on building "zero tolerance" for injuries and incidents.
• Risk Mitigation: Identifies any Health, Safety, or Environmental (HSE) risks and implements measures to mitigate them.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Strategic Advising: Advises the Vessel Master on strategic decisions related to all technical activities.
• Liaison: Interfaces with the Port Captain, service providers (repair workshops), and regulatory bodies to ensure efficient fleet operations.
• Client Interface: Liaises with clients on new guidelines and is present during all client surveys to ensure contract compliance.