Chief Engineer

Job Description

Salary: Up to AED 20,000

Job Code:235/001/974

Industry:Marine

Job Brief:

This role demands strong leadership, in-depth technical knowledge, and the ability to ensure vessel readiness, safety compliance, and operational efficiency at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure vessel operations adhere to good marine practices and comply with all relevant company, client, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain vessel standards to meet class, client, and statutory regulations.
• Liaise with Vessel Masters and Chief Engineers to provide technical guidance and support.
• Plan and schedule safe, efficient maintenance and repair of vessel machinery and equipment.
• Start up and shut down propulsion and auxiliary machinery as required.
• Monitor, operate, and evaluate engine performance and system capacity.
• Maintain safety and operational integrity of all engine-related systems and equipment.
• Manage fuel and ballast operations efficiently and safely.
• Operate and troubleshoot electrical and electronic control equipment, identifying and correcting faults as necessary.
• Detect causes of machinery malfunction and perform corrective action to ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead and supervise the Marine Engineering team onboard, ensuring maintenance work is thorough and efficient.
• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts, fuel, and lubricants.
• Support reporting managers with official tasks and assignments as required.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 45001 Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Job Requirements:

• Must hold avalid 2nd Class Engineer Certificate of Competency or above.
• Minimum of 57 years of experience in a similar role within the marine industry.
• Strong knowledge of marine engineering systems, safety standards, and maintenance protocols.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing engineering teams onboard vessels.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and execute effective solutions under pressure.