Chief Engineer (Bunker Vessel Operations) at Ataogo Nigeria Limited

Key Responsibilities
Vessel Engineering Management:
Oversee 24/7 operation/maintenance of:

• Main propulsion systems (MAN B&W/Wärtsilä engines)
• Fuel oil transfer/purification systems
• Auxiliary machinery (pumps, compressors, generators)
• Maintain <1% downtime through preventive maintenance.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all machinery meets:
  • NIMASA seaworthiness standards
  • MARPOL Annex I (oil pollution prevention)
  • NCDMB NCEC requirements
• Keep perfect engine room logsfor NUPRC audits

Safety & Emergency Response:

• Conduct weekly safety drills(engine room fires, blackout recovery)
• Maintain100% operability of:
  • Emergency generator
  • Bilge/firefighting systems
• Implementlockout-tagout (LOTO)procedures

Team Leadership:

• Supervise2nd Engineers, Motormen, and Fitters
• Conductmonthly competency assessments
• EnforceSTCW work/rest hour compliance

Technical Reporting:

• Submitdaily engine performance reports
• Managespare parts inventory(critical spares always available)
• Coordinatedry-dock maintenance planning

Technical Skills:

• Expert in:
  • Sulzer/Wärtsilä engine troubleshooting
  • PMS software(AMOS, Helm CONNECT)

Qualifications & Requirements
Mandatory Certifications:

• STCW III/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited)
• NIMASA Certificate of Competency
• High Voltage Certification(if applicable)
• Valid medical fitness certificate

Experience:

• 10+ years marine engineering (5+ years as Chief Engineer)
• 3+ years onbunker vessels(>5,000 DWT)
• Proven experience with:
  • Fuel oil treatment systems
  • Ballast water management