Port Engineer at Starzs Investment Company Limited (SICL)

Summary

• We are looking for a highly experienced Engineer to supervise and support all vessels' technical operations, dry-docking, and statutory compliance.
• He will be actively involved in the development and management of the competency skills set of the Engineering Team; to ensure zero downtime and zero LTI across all vessels in the fleet. 

Responsibilities:

• To assist in the day-to-day running of vessels.
• To assist Chief Engineers in any queries on machinery on board. 
• To ensure planned preventive maintenance is carried out per the company’s instructions.
• To work closely to Marine Superintendents in all aspects of safety & pollution prevention
• To maintain a history record of all vessel repairs using vessel management software
• Support with technical challenges on board
• To evaluate and maintain records of all engine room (Chief engineers included), assess or ability, etc.
• To assist in engine room crew training or the overhaul of Machinery, Running of machinery, particularly aspects of safe working and pollution control.
• To ensure sufficient spares/stores are available for vessels.
• To evaluate all requisitions from the vessels' chief engineers.
• To evaluate & maintain records of engine running hours, & lube oil consumption.
• To keep superintendents updated on machinery spaces & machinery condition.
• To supply (after evaluating) trained shore personnel, assist the Chief Engineer if warranted, and repair machinery & electricals when requested by the Chief Engineer.
• Provide information to the Superintendents for Technical and Operations OPEX 

Who are we looking for? 

• An engineer who has worked onboard or within the industry as an Engineer with relevant work experience, working from our Onne base office.

Our ideal candidate has the following competencies:

• Analytical skills; keeps the overview, prioritizes, and gets to the core of the problem
• Creative problem solver and able to identify the root cause of issues
• Organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to provide leadership to chief engineers, Captains and subcontractors; takes accountability
• Good communication skills
• IT Appreciation and Application
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Reporting and documentation skills 

Qualification and Experience:

• Marine related training – Chief Engineer CoC
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of on-board / superintendency / port management experience
• Ship Superintendency Course 
• STCW 

Salary – Attractive and competitive.