Chief Engineer, Dredging Operation - Nigeria Job at Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc

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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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