Chief Engineer at Undisclosed Maritime Company – Bonny Island, Rivers

An oil and gas, shipping and maritime company is seeking a Chief Engineer for work in Bonny Island, Rivers.

Key responsibilities

• Command the engine department and ensure safe operation in line with STCW, MARPOL, Flag State, Class, ISM/ISPS and MLC 2006.
• Plan and supervise corrective and preventive maintenance and inspection of all machinery and associated plants.
• Ensure planned maintenance is executed through Mx Suite, and track the tools and spares inventory.
• Control fuel and lubricant accountability and the ordering and stowage of stores.
• Report defects and deficiencies to shore management and keep technical records and periodic reports accurate.
• Lead, appraise and train the engine room team, and mentor the Second Engineer to take over in an emergency.

Required experience and qualifications

• STCW Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer Officer (Reg. III/2 or III/3, as appropriate to the vessel), recognized by NIMASA.
• STCW Basic Safety Training and Advanced Fire Fighting, Engine-room Resource Management (ERM), Leadership & Managerial Skills and the other management-level STCW courses required for the certificate.
• Certificate of Medical Fitness (ILO / MLC 2006), valid Seaman’s Discharge Book and international passport.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the same rank on the same type of vessel.
• Experience with Wärtsilä and/or Caterpillar engines.
• Electrical knowledge, including the ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Initiative, self-reliance, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computer literacy.
• Advantage: SPM buoy, workboat or diving-system maintenance; Ship Security Awareness; high-voltage safety training.