3rd Engineer (2nd Assistant Engineer)

Valaris Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The 3rd Engineer position at Valaris Limited provides technical support and oversees domestic and industrial services to MODU operations. It focuses on safe, efficient operation of the power plant and machinery with strong emphasis on crew safety and environmental protection.

The role involves maintaining watches, supervising engine room personnel, and assisting with safety-critical equipment testing under Chief/Second Engineer guidance, while seeking procedures improvements and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years working in the Marine industry.
• One (1) to two (2) years of maritime experience as a 4th Engineer Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch.
• Completion of a degree from a recognized Maritime Academy or University is required.
• Completion of all training and certification requirements for position as described in the training matrix.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of crew, environment, and engine room as well as own safety.
• Attends and participates in all pre-tour, post tour, and weekly safety meetings.
• Responsible for the watch in the Engine Control Room. Supervises other personnel on watch and ensures proper power distribution on the MODU.
• Responsible for bunkering, transferring fuel, water, and other fluids safely and efficiently.
• Maintains the order, cleanliness, and housekeeping at mechanical sites.
• Maintains the mechanical equipment when required by the Chief Engineer/Second Engineer.
• Assists the Chief Engineer/Second Engineer to ensure safety-critical equipment onboard is maintained and tested per Valaris policies and regulations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational procedures and assists with procedure revisions and risk assessments.

Education

Degree from Maritime Academy or University

Training & Certification per training matrix

Job description

The 3rd Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in providing technical support, and domestic and industrial services to all areas of the MODU. This position exercises effective control and efficient operation of the MODU power plant and machinery with attention to the safety of the crew, protection of the environment, and safety of the MODU.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of crew, environment, and engine room as well as own safety
• Attends and participates in all pre-tour, post tour, and weekly safety meetings
• Responsible for the watch in the Engine Control Room. Supervises other personnel on watch and assures the proper power distribution on the MODU
• Responsible for bunkering, transferring fuel, water, and other fluids safely and efficiently
• Maintains the order, cleanliness, and housekeeping at mechanical sites
• Maintains the mechanical equipment when required by the Chief Engineer/Second Engineer
• Assists the Chief Engineer/Second Engineer to ensure that all safety critical equipment onboard the MODU is maintained and tested to Valaris safety policies, standards and procedures, and Flag State Regulations
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational procedures and assists with procedure revisions and risk assessments

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years working in the Marine industry
• One (1) to two (2) years of maritime experience as a 4th Engineer Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
• Completion of a degree from a recognized Maritime Academy or University is required
• Completion of all training and certification requirements for position as described in the training matrix

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

Analyze & Plan– Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence‑based

Collaborate– Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

Communicate– Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.

Learn, Grow & Adapt– Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop

Deliver Results– Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non‑job related factors.