Chief Engineer

PSA INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime operations company in Singapore is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering department responsible for the maintenance and operation of mechanical and electrical systems on board. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1 and have at least 3 years of experience as a Chief Engineer on a container vessel, ensuring compliance with maritime safety laws.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Chief Engineer onboard a container vessel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shipboard engineering department in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure seaworthiness of the vessel’s systems according to the voyage schedule.
• Plan and maintain inventory of spare parts, fuel, and lubricating oil.
• Take charge of emergency drills related to the vessel’s systems.
• Develop and control maintenance plans for technical installations on the vessel.
• Deploy vessel staff in consultation with other officers.
• Appraise performance of the vessel's staff according to company procedures.
• Ensure sufficient freshwater supply for the voyage.
• Oversee bunkering procedure and liaise with stakeholders for the delivery.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws related to maritime safety.

Education

Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take lead of the shipboard engineering department and engineers in the maintenance, operations, and repairs of the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and installations;
• Ensure seaworthiness and readiness of the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and installations in accordance to voyage schedule;
• Plan and maintain inventory of spare parts, fuel, and lubricating oil;
• Take charge of emergency drills and situations related to the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and installations;
• Develop and control plans for the maintenance of technical installations and equipment throughout the vessel;
• Deploy vessel staff in close consultation with the Chief Mate and Second Engineer;
• Appraise the performance and potential of the vessel's staff in accordance with established company procedures
• Ensure the vessel has sufficient freshwater supply for the voyage;
• Oversee bunkering procedure and liaise with relevant stakeholders for the delivery of bunker vessel;
• Ensure compliance to all local, national and international environmental laws relating to maritime safety, pollution, and domains where applicable; and
• Perform survey work in accordance with Classification Society regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1; and
• Possess at least 3 years of experience as a Chief Engineer onboard a container vessel.