Chief Engineer - Vessel Operations / UAE

Chief Engineer - Oil and Gas Operating Company – UAE 

We are looking for a Chief Engineer in Vessel Operations department for an oil and gas Operating Company based in UAE.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure the safe, efficient operation, and maintenance of all the machinery and
equipment in engine room;
- Manage all maintenance tasks, the planned maintenance system, and
unscheduled repairs that may be necessary on all of the vessel’s plant and
machinery systems;
- Ensure critical equipment is identified, operational, maintained and spare
parts stock is maintained;
- Comply with Class, International Maritime, Flag State rules and regulations;
- Maintain accurate records, including engine room logs, Planned Maintenance
Systems, Oil Record Books, Ballast Water Management Records, Cargo Log
Books, which should be readily available and conform to the requirements of
the Company’s Management System;
- Supervise and appraise the engine room staff;
- Assist in the planning of dry-dockings, major repairs, modifications and
surveys and will keep the Vessel Operations Department fully informed of
vessel status and all notifiable occurrences;
- Operate the vessels in an accident-free environment by fully implementing
Company’s Safety Management System and the International Safety
Management (ISM) Code where applicable;
- Ensure that all defects are reported to the office in a timely manner;
- Communicate and cooperate with other departments onboard the vessel.

Candidate profile:

- Chief Engineer License STCW III/2;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Engineer on offshore vessels;
- Thorough knowledge of vessel propulsion, diesel engines and diesel gensets,
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and electrical/electronic
system, Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, working knowledge of shipboard
control and automation systems, high pressure systems, hydraulic systems
and controls;
- High level of computer literacy; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
(i.e., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and Oracle;
- Excellent verbal and written command of the English language;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Highly organised;
- High attention to detail.