Senior Marine Engineer Officer - Vessel Systems Maintenance

Transnet Company; Saldanha; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet NPA in Saldanha is seeking a Marine Engineering Officer to ensure safe operation of electrical equipment, perform planned maintenance, and attend to breakdowns to maximize the availability of the twelve marine vessels. The role covers on-board diagnostics, plant operation, resource allocation, and leadership of subordinates in a strict safety and regulatory framework.

Applicants should hold a Certificate of Competency in marine engineering, with added project management experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch or Designated Duty Engineer or Chief Engineer Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations).
• Added advantage: Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment per preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availability.
• Manage on-board fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Operate plant and auxiliary equipment per marine engineering standards.
• Conduct checks of plant and equipment including surveillance while underway.
• Oversee periodic lay/overhaul of plant with Marine Technical Manager.
• Allocate resources including tools, power tools and spares.
• Train subordinates; mentor trainee chief engineers.
• Ensure a safe working environment and safe practices per policies.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and company requirements for the marine department.
• Attend to unplanned breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of engine room machinery.
• Maintain tug equipment per Transnet Code 29.
• Manage and control Quality Management Systems.
• Enforce TRANSNET environmental policies and standards.
• Inculcate TRANSNET values.
• Project management activities as required.
• Provide management information: statistics, inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Building relationships

Managing subordinates

Problem solving

SHE management

Project management

Life-saving equipment knowledge

Education

Certificate of Competency

Job description

Transnet NPA in Saldanha is seeking a Marine Engineering Officer to ensure safe operation of electrical equipment, perform planned maintenance, and attend to breakdowns to maximize the availability of the twelve marine vessels. The role covers on-board diagnostics, plant operation, resource allocation, and leadership of subordinates in a strict safety and regulatory framework.

Applicants should hold a Certificate of Competency in marine engineering, with added project management experience.