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Position

• The dredging engineer will be responsible for technical support to the site Team and to the Home Office Engineering Team.
• He / she will ensure construction compliance with the approved design and facilitate the construction activity with the Site Team, providing onsite technical assistance and guidance on the structural design of marine infrastructure, dredging and hydrographic surveying.
• The dredging engineer will also liaise with the Home Office Engineering Team to ensure that Contractor queries are answered and also to provide feedback to the Home Office Engineering Team as required. Areas of technical competence will be in dredging, corrosion protection and hydrographic survey.
• The engineer will help monitor and supervise preliminary surveying and review subsurface investigations.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's degree
• 10-15 Years of Experience in Heavy Construction and Port Construction and Marine Engineering

Job Requirements:

• Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
• Able to manage the section of works and staff to a tight schedule and specification;
• Strong dredging design background and capacity for on site interpretive analysis, be able to assist and advise the design team with site specific design issues;
• Able to maintain good working relationship with Home Office Engineering Team, Construction Team and contractors’ representatives;
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team;
• Ability to monitor the project construction team’s performance against approved design;
• A strong knowledge of codes and guidelines in dredging as well as spoil disposal regulations;
• Knowledge of environmental issues surrounding dredging in deep water to include the disposal of spoil;
• Knowledge surrounding the fluid mechanics of dredging as well as knowledge in the types of dredgers common in the industry
• Fit and healthy for remote on site conditions.
• Able to monitor the project dredging contractor performance against specific expectations, interpret results and offer required, timely solutions;
• Siltation and estuary dredging maintenance knowledge;
• Ability to coordinate the implementation of the constructability review program during the design and construction phases of the project;
• Ability to advise on the preparation and implementation of the project dredging quality program;
• Able to advise on tracking commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database programs as required;

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Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Descriptions

• Operate the dredger and booster optimally and safely according to HSE requirements.
• Operate the dredger and booster at a maximum daily production, according to the operational capabilities of the dredger and boosters and ensure the daily production according to the project requirements.
• Provide input on the planning in agreement with the Chief Engineer on a day to day basis to the Sr. dredge master.
• Provide accurate information to Sr. dredge master on the work done / performance, accidents/ delays, status of assets and work forecasts aligned with project requirements.
• Implement and control the HSE requirements; respond to Q / HSE reports and ensure solutions for addressed issues are implemented.
• Delegate specific responsibilities to dredge mates. Assess their performance and suggest efficiency improvement activities. Identify risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Inform the Sr. Dredge master on dredger- and spare parts requirements for the deck site.
• Provide guidance towards operational dredging crew; escalate to Sr. dredge master if issues cannot be solved.
• Cooperate constructively and efficiently with dredging crew, chief engineer and Sr. dredge master and or dredge supervisor on a regular basis.
• Recommend to Sr. dredge master optimal development opportunities for the dredging crew.
• Execute of the performance evaluation process for all operational dredging crew in close cooperation with the Sr. Dredge master.
• First point of contact for operational dredging crew and chief engineer if Sr. dredge master is off duty or absent.
• Provide input on the performance and development of project staff as part of the performance evaluation process.
• Coordinate and execute the yearly performance evaluation process for the operational crew.

Job Requirements

• An Engineering degree or Vocational dredging degree or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Must have at least 15 years work experience.
• First aid certification
• Environment techniques is an asset.
• Navigation license (STCW 95)

Function Specific Experience:

• Significant experiences in project performance analysis.
• Track record of managing projects.

Industry-related Experience:

• Dredging
• Marine construction

Behaviour:

• Be able to manage personnel with different cultural backgrounds.
• Motivate and inspire colleagues to develop knowledge, skills and competencies. Provide objective and constructive feedback in an appropriate way.
• Show an understanding of tasks and responsibilities and achieve targets timely.
• Be able to translate division targets into concrete and measurable goals for timely achievement goals.
• Take ownership of own objectives agreed upon and of the objectives of subordinates.
• Investigate, understand and respond to the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Proactively serve and constructively respond to client