Job Title: Chief Engineer – Dredging Operation
Location: Nigeria
Employer: Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc. (part of Japaul Group)
Job description:
• Directs activities of the Engine department and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair/overhauling of all mechanical, electrical, auxiliary, and miscellaneous equipment.
• As well as scheduled and preventative maintenance; and supervising engine room crew. Allocates resources in order to accomplish engineering support goals.
• Provide the dredge vessel engine support necessary to support a regular and consistent weekday dredging function.
• Ensure sufficient fuel, spares etc are held on board to sustain at least 24 hours continuous operations.
• Maintain a high standard of engineering efficiency and reliability throughout all the dredge vessel's electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, assemblies and equipment.
• Carry out precisely the control and monitoring instructions for all machinery and equipment.
• Monitor and report appropriately, immediately any damage, undue wear or unsafe condition of any of the dredge vessel's equipment.
• Undertake planned maintenance system duties.
• Record, monitor and maintain accurate fuel, oil and lubricants usage.
• Retain, be aware and keep up to date with all relevant engineering information, legislation and requirements of statutory bodies, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• To identify and manage risks, particularly those which affect safety, and to ensure that all tasks are performed with the utmost regard to health and safety.
• To facilitate effective communications on risk and safety issues between the team and senior management. Supervises engine crew and coordinates daily engine operation and equipment repairs/overhauling.
• Maintains all dredge and supporting equipment in operating condition and ensures repairs are made by crew or outside source on a timely basis.
• Tracks daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports and inspections.
• Maintain records of repairs. Maintains inventory of and orders spare parts.
• Tracks and orders fuel, oil, and water.
• Monitors all mechanical and electrical components on the dredge.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations. Initiates corrective and preventive actions to ensure goals are met.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of BSc/HND in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 15 years experience in marine engineering, including supervisory experience, dredging experience is mandatory.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to careers@japaulgroup.com
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