Chief Engineer (Marine Engineering)

Job description / Role

• Responsible for the overall management and technical operations of the fleet. This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, survey schedules, on-board general assessment of vessels, inspections and docking, etc.
• Ensuring Company owned and managed vessels are operated in a safe, efficient and economical manner and in full compliance with Class and Statutory regulations.
• Ensure that Vessels Planned Maintenance System (Engine Dept.) is being operated and reported in the manner prescribed in the QA system and is in compliance with the ISM Code and MLC 2006.
• Attend to vessel dry docking, repairs and survey when required and determine repair specifications for dry docking and maintenance.
• Perform evaluation for dry-docking, repair quotes and selection of shipyards for repair works, ship maintenance etc.
• Provide and compile documented reports upon completion of dry docking, including summaries of works performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Perform budgeting and cost control measures on ship spares and docking requirements Identify and source for technical and operational supplies required for the vessels and ensure the rates are most economical.
• Liaising with the Purchasing Manager to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner.
• Bringing to the attention of the General Manager any items which have the potential to disrupt operations. Ensure sufficient spares are carried.
• Ensure that all copies of statutory, SOLAS and equipment certificates (life rafts, compasses, etc.) are properly maintained and documented.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to ships both at home port and overseas.
• Perform monthly review of logs processes and attend to vessel inspections.
• Monitor technical status of vessel with relation to class cert and survey.
• Attend Annual audits as required by class.
• Maintain the technical database for the fleet.
• Investigating any accidents or incidents and preparing reports.
• Participating in vessel inspections and presentations as per schedule within the annual QHSE Plan, and providing accurate reports indicating vessels current equipment, machinery, structural and operational status.
• Ensure good safe working practices observed.
• Supervise contractors' repair/maintenance of vessels.
• Perform technical compliance audits and investigation on defects/failures on a regular scheduled basis to ensure conformance.
• Ensure that vessels carry the required publications, procedures, operational manuals, and other documentation required by Flag State and other regulatory bodies, and that these are updated as required.
• Work closely with the HSE Management team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of QHSE system and policies for the Division.
• Perform systematic review of recommended codes, guidelines and standards and ensure compliance with Quality & Safety Management standards.
• Ensure and maintain vessels' zero loss time accident record and to report a vessel incidents, near misses to prevent and eliminate potential incidents.
• Undertake any other Technical related assignments as and when required.
• Monitor crew compliance with STCW”95, MLC 2006 and other training requirements.

Requirements

• Experience of more than 10 years in Marine Engineering or similar industry.
• Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering, or relevant to the profile. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• Excellent command of the English language, Arabic is a plus.

About the Company

Human Capital House was set up in the year 2013 with a vision to be a progressive talent acquisition partner for organizations within the local and regional market in the Middle East.

As international markets get ever demanding, corporations globally are presented with the challenges of attracting the right talent. Human capital retention and recruitment remain a critical factor to the success of any company. Strategic decision to recruit the right talent is a key issue to organization as wrong candidate selection can potentially be disastrous to their efficiency.

The critical aspect of choosing the right individual with the apt experience and knowledge becomes more crucial as he/she would need to share the ambitions of the employer, while fitting in to the new culture. Human Capital House has both the experience and expertise to help its clients make the right choice of selection. From understanding client requirements, through identifying and assessing the candidates, our systematic approach strives to ensure successful executive recruitment.